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WasteW se2021 | SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
NEED THIS IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE? Learn more about our programs in
your preferred language by visiting
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO REFUSE AND REUSE
To reduce the number of bags being used, littered, and
landfilled in Denver, visit page 6 for some helpful tips.
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1S O L I D WA S T E M A N A G E M E N TTo find your extra trash
schedule, visit DenverGov.org/ExtraTrash.
SIGN UP FOR SERVICE REMINDERS AND NEVER MISS YOUR WEEKJoin the
30,000+ Denverites that are already set up with service reminders.
Download the Denver Trash and Recycling app today!
Or, e-mail, calendar, and phone call service reminders found at
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
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H = City Holiday (Feriado municipal) = Citywide Treecycle
Collection (Reciclaje de árboles colección)
Extra trash is collected every EIGHT weeks.FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:1. Check the map and calendar to find
your scheduled collection week.2. A maximum of 10 bags of
trash
and 5 large items (furniture, etc.) will be collected per
household per Extra Trash collection (bags cannot weigh more than
50 lbs).
3. Curb Customers: Place extra trash items in the same location
as your trash cart.
Alley Customers: Place extra trash items directly behind your
property.
4. Place your items out by 7 a.m. on your normal day of trash
service
during your scheduled Extra Trash service week.
5. Make sure items are at least 2 feet away from all
obstructions, including your trash cart.
6. Extra trash may not be set at the curb or in the alley on
non-collection days.
7. Do not set extra trash out in cardboard boxes.
8. Extra trash collection will not accept construction or
building materials, automotive fluids or materials, car tires or
batteries, electronics, commercial waste, hazardous waste or
chemicals.
La basura extra se recoge cada OCHO semanas.SIGA ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES:1. Consulte el mapa y el calendario
para averiguar la semana programada de recolección.
2. Recogeremos un máximo de 10 bolsas y 5 artículos grandes por
hogar en cada ciclo de recolección. Las bolsas no deben pesar más
de 50 libras (22.5 kg).
3. En la acera: coloque los artículos de basura extra en la
acera delante de su propiedad.
En el callejón: coloque los artículos de basura extra en el
callejón detrás de su propiedad.
4. Saque la basura extra antes de las 7 a.m. el día de servicio
normal de la semana prevista para el servicio de recolección de la
basura extra.
5. Asegúrese de que los artículos estén a por lo menos 2 pies
(60 cm) de distancia de cualquier obstrucción, incluido el carrito
de la basura.
6. No guarde el exceso de basura en el callejón o en la banqueta
los días que no hay de basura extra recolección.
7. No saque la basura extra en cajas de cartón.
8. La recolección de basura extra no recogerá materiales de
construcción; fluidos o materiales automotores; llantas y baterías
de automóviles; equipos electrónicos; residuos comerciales;
residuos químicos y residuos peligrosos.
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NEWMAP
2021 EXTRA TRASH CALENDAR EXTRA TRASH COLLECTION IS EVERY 8
WEEKS
August (agosto)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13
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15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31
July (julio)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 34 H 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26
27 28 29 30 31
October (octubre)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29
3031
September (septiembre)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 45 H 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30
December (diciembre)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 H 2526 27 28 29 30 31
November (noviembre)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 H 26 2728 29 30
February (febrero)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 H 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728
January (enero)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
H 23 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 H 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29
3031
April (abril)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26
27 28 29 30
March (marzo)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 H 30 31
June (junio)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30
May (mayo)SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 H
NEW 8-WEEK EXTRA TRASH CALENDAR
PLEASE REMEMBER...
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NO!
Look for BPI Certified compostable paper products. Items are
compostable in the green compost carts.
No Bagged Recyclables(do not bag recyclables)
No Plastic Bags(return to store)
No Scrap Metal(no bulky metals,
cookware, or hangers)
No Tanglers(no cords, hoses,
or chains)
Aluminum and Steel Cans, Glass Bottles, Plastic Bottles, Aerosol
Cans
empty
Food and Beverage Cartons, Magazines, Mixed Paper, Newspaper,
Paper Cups
empty
Kitchen, Laundry, Bath: Bottles, Containers, Tubs
empty
Flattened Cardboard, Food Boxes, Paper Towel Tubes,
Pizza Boxesflatten
Baked Goods, Dairy, Meat, Pasta, Produce,
Vegetables
Branches, Brush, Flowers, Grass Clippings,
Leaves, Weeds
Coffee Grounds/Filters, Pet Hair, Tea Bags,
Wooden Chop Sticks, Wooden Popsicle Sticks
Napkins, Non-Coated Paper Plates, Paper Towels, Greasy Pizza
Boxes,
Tissues, Waxed Paper
For a full list of acceptable items, visit
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
RECYCLE THESE ITEMS IN YOUR PURPLE CART
COMPOST THESE ITEMS IN YOUR GREEN CART
For more information on cart service guidelines, visit
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
FREE CHERRY CREEK RECYCLING DROP-OFF
NEW HOURS (starting January 1)Tuesdays – Fridays: 10 AM – 4:30
PM | Saturdays: 9 AM – 3 PMClosed on Sundays, Mondays, and City
Holidays.
E. Cherry Creek Dr. S.
E. Jewell Ave.
S. Quebec St.
2 feet
SPACE YOUR CARTS OUT.
Leave at least two feet between carts, extra trash,
and other objects.
Plastic bags are Denver’s #1 recycling contaminant.
• Cart lid cannot be open more than 45 degrees
• Flatten cardboard boxes
HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER
DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR CARTS.
The Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off provides a convenient and
NO-COST way for Denver residents to keep extra recyclables out of
the landfill and to compost yard debris, food scraps, and
non-recyclable paper.
THE DROP-OFF IS OPEN TO DENVER RESIDENTS ONLY. No commercial or
landscape company material is accepted at this site.
DON’T BAG YOUR RECYCLABLES.BAG YOUR TRASH.
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Food Scraps
Yard Debris Various
Non-RecyclablePaper
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TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
Almost 50% of what Denver residents send to the landfill IS
COMPOSTABLE!
REDUCING WASTE AT HOME
Recycle more from your kitchen, office, and bathroom!Upsize your
recycle cart OR request a second one!
yard debris
grass clippings
kitchen scraps
Recycle your automotive fluids, fertilizers, insecticides, and
more! Make an appointment* by calling 1.800.HHW.PKUP or visit
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
*$15 co-pay per annual appointment.
electronics recycling
paint recycling
appliance recycling
householdhazardouswasterecycling
Sign up for compost collection service and order your green cart
today! Visit DenverGov.org/GoGreen.
SA FELY D I S POS E O F YO U RHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
To find a free paint drop-off near you, visit paintcare.org or
call 855.724.6809.
Find one of 13 places in Denver to drop off leftover house
paint, stain and varnish for free. www.paintcare.org • (855)
724-6809
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DENVER COMPOSTS PROGRAM
LESS THAN$10/MONTH
GrassCycleSkip the bag and leave grass clippings on your
lawn.
Save TimeSkip the hassle of raking, bagging, and trashing your
grass clippings.
Save Money Spend less on water, fertilizer, bags,and
disposal.
Save WaterClippings will shade grass roots and keep soil cool
and full of much-needed moisture.
For a list of accepted items and to schedule an appointment,
visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
FREE APPLIANCE COLLECTION & RECYCLING
Denver Recycles offers many programs to help you reduce and
recycle the waste in and around your home.
Recycle right by using our Recycling Directory found at
DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles. Visit DenverGov.org/Ecycle to
request an E-cycle coupon.
Did you know it’s illegal to put your electronics in the trash?
Recycle them at Blue Star Recylers instead.
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Households Restaurants and catering Food manufacturing,
processing, distributing
Grocers/markets Hospitality Other
TIPS FOR REMEMBERING YOUR REUSABLE BAGS:
• Write “Bring Bags” at the top of your grocery list and put
your bags with your list.
• Post a reminder note by your door.
• Hang your bags by your door or put them back in your car or
bike basket as soon as you empty and clean them.
• Store or clip an extra bag in your purse or backpack.
• Keep a spare bag at work.
• Put your coupons in your bag.
• If you regularly shop on a set day of the week, put a reminder
in your phone for that day to bring your bags.
TAKE YOUR WASTE REDUCTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL
GO SMALL Downsize to a smaller trash cart.
REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE1
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LEARN TO Backyard Compost
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TODAY
CALL 303-292-9900 VISIT DUG.ORG/COMPOST
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Together we can reduce waste, prevent litter, and protect our
waterways.
For more ideas about removing plastic from your life, visit
DenverGov.org/refuse-reuse
THINK REUSABLE• Use maps, fabric,
or newspaper instead of wrapping paper. Remember, all wrapping
paper (including plain, metallic, and glittery) is not accepted for
recycling in your purple cart.
• Skip plastic bows and ribbon. Instead, choose natural
decorations like pine cones or reusable ribbon/twine.
• Swap paper plates, paper napkins, and plastic utensils for
reusable dinnerware. Thrift stores are a great way to stock up on
reusable dinnerware for entertaining.
Look for gifts with minimal packaging and that are made to
last.
RECYCLE RIGHTNever put glittery cards, photo paper, bubble wrap,
packing peanuts, plastic bags, tissue paper, or wrapping paper in
your purple cart. For a complete list of what can be recycled,
visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
PREVENT FOOD WASTE• Compost food scraps and paper napkins.
Examples include: moldy leftovers, bones, dairy, vegetable
scraps, paper napkins. Sign up today at DenverGov.org/GoGreen.
• Store food correctly. Don’t let those delicious holiday meal
leftovers go bad before they’re eaten. Learn about food storage
techniques at SaveTheFood.com/Storage.
For more information, visit DenverGov.org/Treecycle.
Tree Collection Day
REMOVE all decorations, lights, and the tree stand from your
tree.
SET YOUR TREE OUT for collection by 7 a.m. on one of your
scheduled trash collection days between January 4 and 15.
RECLAIM FREE MULCH made from your tree at the annual Mulch
Giveaway & Compost Sale in May.
For information on how to reduce your food waste, visit
SaveTheFood.com.
TOP WASTED FOODS IN DENVER:• Apples• Bread
• Coffee• Milk
• Pasta• Potatoes
Most of Denver’s food waste is from households.
DONATE what can be reused.4
AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS GENERATE 25% MORE WASTE between Thanksgiving
and New Year’s Day, adding one million tons of waste to landfills
each week.
For more information, visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.
December 1, 2020 – January 19, 2021
Bubble (liquid-filled) or neon lights. Please remove
light strings from packaging material and bags.
Do you have broken, burned-out, or impossibly tangled sets of
holiday lights stored away with last year’s decorations?
Don’t throw them out — recycle them for free instead!
Light strings and wires for incandescent, LED,
and “icicle” lights. Attached bulbs okay.
NOT ACCEPTEDACCEPTED
CHERRY CREEK RECYCLING DROP-OFFS. Quebec St. and E. Cherry Creek
South Drive
Tuesday – Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PMClosed on
Sunday, Monday, and City Holidays.
BLUE STAR RECYCLERS953 Decatur St.
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PMClosed on
Sunday
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
5%4%
6%
18%
25%
41%
JUNE – OCTOBER 2021
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA28 29 30 31 H 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 H 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27
28 28 3031
January 2021
COLLECTION SCHEDULERECYCLE YOUR TREE a f t e r t h e h o l i d a
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NRDC, Estimating Quantities and Types of Food Waste at the City
Level, 2017.
Bring me with you !
‘ Tis the Season TO MAKE LESS WASTE
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FOR CITY SERVICES…
Call 311 or visit us online for more information on the services
and programs listed below:
Denver Composts DenverGov.org/Compost
Denver Recycles DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles
Trash & Extra Trash Collection DenverGov.org/Trash
Denver Partners Against Graffiti DenverGov.org/Graffiti
Keep Denver Beautiful DenverGov.org/KDB
PocketGov DenverGov.org/PocketGov
DON’T GET MISSED…
In 2021, service will be delayed one day following the holidays
listed below:
New Year’s DayFriday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 18
Presidents’ DayMonday, February 15
César Chávez DayMonday, March 29 (observed)
Independence DayMonday, July 5 (observed)
Memorial DayMonday, May 31
Labor DayMonday, September 6
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 25
VETERANS DAY: Normal waste services will occur on Thursday,
November 11 (observed).
If calling from outside Denver or from a mobile phone, dial
720-913-1311.
2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CONTACT INFORMATION
Every year, Denver Solid Waste Management offers Denver
residents the opportunity to dispose of their household trash and
yard debris in a responsible way at the annual Great Denver Cleanup
(GDC).
The GDC offers multiple drop sites around Denver. Accepted items
will be donated for reuse, recycled, composted, or taken to the
landfill FREE OF CHARGE!
Stay tuned for more details on drop-site locations and accepted
materials by visiting our webpage at
DenverGov.org/KeepDenverBeautiful.
THE GREAT DENVER CLEANUPSATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021
9AM – 2PM
TAKE IT TO THE NEXT STEP! Pick up FREE graffiti supplies at
designated Cop Shops and help keep a traffic sign, pole, traffic
control box, or dumpster clean. Denver Partners Against Graffiti
can also help you organize a graffiti cleanup with your family,
friends, and neighbors.
TAKE ACTION!• Show pride in your city by organizing a litter
cleanup in your neighborhood, or contact us and
we will help you find a spot that needs some attention.
• Need some supplies? We can get you what you need FREE of
charge.• Choose a spot near you and clean it up year round through
our Adopt-A-Spot program.
We will install a sign with your group’s name on it to show
everyone you are doing your part!
• Check out the Keep Denver Beautiful webpage for more positive
actions you can take to help at
DenverGov.org/KeepDenverBeautiful.
DID YOU KNOW? You can report graffiti online at pocketgov.org or
call 311.
FREE MulchDig-your-own and loader service will be available at
the Havana Nursery site. Multiple dig-your-own mulch sites will be
open throughout the city.
Compost FOR SALEPre-bagged compost and loader service for bulk
compost will be available at the Havana Nursery site. There are NO
dig-your-own sites.
Learn more at DenverGov.org/Mulch.
Denver Recycles’ AnnualMULCH GIVEAWAY& COMPOST SALE
HELP DENVER CLOSE THE COMPOST LOOP
Place food scraps, yard debris, and non-recyclable paper such as
paper towels and napkins in your green cart and set the cart out
weekly for collection.
These are the TOP compost contaminants:
• Ashes• Dirt/sod • Pet waste• Stickers
(Remember to peel these off your produce)
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KEEP THECOMPOSTCLEAN!
Denver Solid Waste Management will empty your cart and deliver
the organic material to A1 Organics, a commercial composting
facility, where it is turned into compost.
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Buying compost closes the loop! Use the compost made from
Denver’s program in your yard by purchasing Denver’s Own EcoGro™
Compost (available at Ace Hardware Stores).
3
Compost your leaves in the Fall of 2021. Weekday and Weekend
drop-off sites listed at DenverGov.org/LeafDrop.
KEEP DENVER BEAUTIFULA N D G R A F F I T I F R E E
Your participation in helping to KEEP DENVER LITTER AND GRAFFITI
FREE can be as simple as reporting graffiti vandalism.
Saturday, May 1, 20218 AM to 2 PM (while supplies last)
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