Costco Distribution Center
26200 E 64th Ave, Aurora, CO 80019
Operator: Costco
Facility info
Check-in/Appointment Rules (CRITICAL - RULE RECENTLY CHANGED) Check-in allowed 5 hours before appointment time (as of August 25, 2025) — NOT midnight anymore Some reports of 10 PM check-in; verify current policy before arrival Pager system given at check-in to alert you when to proceed to dock Strict on appointment windows — arriving even 10–45 minutes late may get you turned away or rescheduled 2+ days out Wait Times at Dock Highly variable: ranges from 30 minutes to 3+ hours after getting a door Many reports of being docked but unloading delayed 1–2+ hours Generally faster than other Costco DCs, but slower than it used to be A few reports of sub-1-hour total times; don't count on it Pallet Quality Standards Costco rejects pallets for minor damage (small wood chips, a few knocked-off boxes, cracks) Rejected loads require re-palletizing on new pallet and rescheduling — time-consuming Ensure shipper delivers pallets in excellent condition Parking/Overnight Stay NO on-site overnight parking before check-in window opens Street parking available but fills quickly; arrive early if planning this Off-site options: QT or Love's in Bennett to stage before appointment Portapotties available on-site; no indoor restrooms Dumpster on-site Yard/Facility Wide doors, straight backs, plenty of room to maneuver — one of the better Costco DCs layout-wise Some reports of aggressive yard dogs operating at high speeds and landing gear scraping ground Road access: surrounded by residential area with poor winter snow maintenance Staff/Experience Check-in staff generally friendly; gate security attitude varies (some rude/dismissive reported) Management changes rules frequently without clear communication — monitor Google for updates
Driver reviews
Don’t even try to deliver their load one day earlier than the sheduled time you will be turned down.
I see about 30 trucks overnight parking on the street, facing west, in the right lane.
Great place to deliver to plenty of overnight parking on the street . Showed up at 4:15 for a 4:30 appointment did not have the right 138 number came back at 6 got a door right away and on the road at 7 Costco is one of the best to deliver to
Two hours late, got a door in 5 min and was empty in 2 hours. Overnight near the road.
I talked to the clerk at the guard shack; they said the reason for restrictive parking hours is because drivers continually leave their bagged human waste on their lot...... THANKS to YOU NASTY DRIVERS. Thank you Costco for trying to be accommodating, unfortunately not all people deserve the hospitality.
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