Tag: Recycling
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Where to recycle Christmas trees in metro Denver
The festivities are over, the presents are unwrapped and the snow is, well, not falling. For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday in classic tradition, it’s time to take down the tree and lights — unless you follow the Denver tradition of leaving them up through the upcoming National Western Stock Show Jan. 10-25. But have no fear,…
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Hey Denver! Here’s how to recycle your tree and get free mulch
It’s that time again in Denver – the holidays are winding down, and if you have a live Christmas tree, that means figuring out how to dispose of it safely. Well, Denver residents, you’re in luck because the City and County of Denver’s TreeCycle program kicks off on Monday, December 29, with a fast and…
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Colorado waste companies partner for one-stop collection service
Three of the state’s largest solid waste companies have partnered to create a new one-stop solution for segmented waste collection along the Front Range. Earlier this month, 5280 Waste Solutions announced a new partnership with Compost Colorado and Wompost to offer business and residential customers from Boulder to Greenwood Village an all-in-one package for trash,…
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Denver moves forward with composting and recycling enforcement
More than two years after Denver voters approved a ballot initiative aimed at increasing recycling and composting across the city’s businesses, residential buildings, and construction sites, the city will now finalize implementation and enforcement. Denver City Council members voted 10 to 2 to approve Council Bill 25-0628, which amends the city code related to the…
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Denver’s Waste No More initiative returns to council on Monday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Back in November of 2022, Denver voters approved the Waste No More ballot initiative, which aims to increase recycling and composting across the city’s businesses, residential buildings, construction sites and events in an effort to divert waste from landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Although…
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Christmas trees to be recycled across metro Denver
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The gifts are unwrapped, the bank accounts are recovering and the leftovers are in the fridge. For those that celebrate the Christmas holiday in classic tradition, it’s time to take down the tree and lights — unless you follow the Denver tradition of leaving them up for the upcoming National Western Stock Show. If you are…
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Denver offering free recycling for holiday lights
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While most holiday lovers already have their lights and decorations set up for the season, those long-forgotten tangled lights wasting away in the garage or basement can be an absolute hassle. But don’t toss them in the trash! For those throwing away those jumbled up holiday lights no longer worthy of being strung on the…
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Louisville, Colorado claims to be first city in America with 100% green trash collection
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The city of Louisville will be the first in the nation to use a 100% electric fleet of trash and recycling collection vehicles after renewing a contract with Republic Services. But you likely won’t hear the new vehicles coming until they slam a neighbor’s waste…
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Statewide recycling program opens applications for advisory board
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The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is now accepting applications for the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. That board will help shape how the new law is implemented. Rep. Lisa Cutter, D-Littleton, sponsored the bill for this program, House Bill 1355 which passed on June 3. This bill is intended to increase the state’s recycling…
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Western cities are already learning to live with less water
Urban areas in the West and water districts are working to conserve water from the Colorado River Basin as it continues to face its driest 22-year stretch in more than 100 years. (Video by Skyler Ballard) { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”, “name”: “Tipping Point: Urban Demands on the Colorado River”, “description”: “Urban areas in the…