July 28, 2025
Denver’s weather is nothing if not dramatic. The summer monsoon season, typically running from mid-July through early September, brings much-needed rain but often arrives with a flurry of high winds, hail, and intense thunderstorms. While beautiful to watch from a safe distance, these storms can leave a significant mess in their wake. Fallen branches, scattered leaves, damaged patio furniture, and other debris can turn a tidy yard into a weekend-long project.
Navigating the cleanup process can be overwhelming, but it’s crucial for maintaining your property’s safety and appearance. This guide provides a clear strategy for Denver residents to efficiently and safely manage post-storm debris, helping you restore order to your outdoor space so you can get back to enjoying the Colorado sunshine.
Before you grab a rake or start piling up branches, the first and most important step is to assess the situation safely. Storms can create hidden hazards that aren’t immediately obvious. Walk around your property, keeping a safe distance from any potential dangers.
Once you’ve confirmed the area is safe, you can start planning the cleanup. This is when a professional junk removal service can be an invaluable partner, equipped to handle a wide range of materials safely and efficiently.
Organizing your cleanup effort will save you time and energy. A systematic approach ensures that you handle every type of debris correctly, from small leaves to heavy limbs.
Separate materials into distinct piles. This makes disposal much more manageable. Common categories include organic yard waste (leaves, twigs, grass clippings), large wood (branches, logs), and non-organic debris (damaged furniture, broken planters, playsets). For more complex messes involving building materials from a damaged fence or shed, consider it a form of construction debris.
Small debris can often be managed through local programs. Denver’s curbside collection may accept branches cut to specific lengths (typically under 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter). However, after a major storm, the volume can easily exceed these limits. For large quantities, a dedicated yard debris removal service is the most practical solution, saving you the hassle of bundling and multiple trips.
This is where professional help becomes essential. Heavy branches, uprooted shrubs, and damaged outdoor items like grills, hot tubs, or furniture are difficult and often dangerous to move on your own. A team with the right equipment can handle the heavy lifting, loading, and hauling, ensuring your property clean-up is thorough and complete.
The North American Monsoon is a seasonal wind shift that brings moisture from the Gulfs of Mexico and California into the Southwest. In Denver, this pattern results in a secondary peak of precipitation during the late summer, characterized by powerful, fast-forming afternoon thunderstorms. The state experiences an average of 500,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes each year, with July being the most active month.
Your storm cleanup is an opportunity to make an environmentally conscious choice. Many items that get damaged in a storm don’t need to end up in a landfill. A responsible junk removal company prioritizes eco-friendly disposal methods.
At Junk Be Gone, we are committed to keeping over half of every load out of the landfill through diligent recycling and donation efforts.
Don’t let post-storm cleanup disrupt your life. The friendly, experienced team at Junk Be Gone is here to handle it all for you. We provide fast, efficient, and responsible debris removal for homeowners and businesses across Denver. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can get back to what matters most.
We can haul away virtually all types of non-hazardous storm debris, including fallen branches, leaves, damaged fences, patio furniture, grills, sheds, and more. Our comprehensive services cover everything from yard waste to light construction material.
Yes. We specialize in yard debris removal, including large branches and limbs. While we are not arborists and do not cut trees down, we handle all the hauling and disposal of debris that is already on the ground.
We prioritize rapid response, especially after severe weather events. Contact us to schedule an appointment, and we will work to provide service as quickly as possible to help you clear your property safely.
We are committed to eco-friendly practices. We sort all collected materials, sending recyclable items like metal and wood to the appropriate facilities. Reusable items are sent to local donation centers, and organic waste is handled responsibly. Our goal is to minimize landfill impact significantly.
