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At Denver Public Works, a multi-service division called Solid Waste Management provides waste management service for 165,000 homes in our city.  We collect over 256,000 tons of trash at Denver homes each year.  That's an average of 1.6 tons per household a year.  Solid Waste Management uses an integrated collection strategy to recycle or dispose of waste in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Each week Solid Waste Management crews make their rounds, collecting trash and recycling from curbsides and alleyways.  At other scheduled times we collect large items such as unwanted appliances and furniture as well as household chemicals.  Other programs enhance the beauty of our city by removing graffiti, controlling litter, educating residents and organizing events to partner with residents in maintaining clean, livable neighborhoods.   


 
 
 
 
 
 

Denver Recycles encourages environmentally responsible purchasing and disposal habits in your homes, at work and at school in an effort to reduce the volume and toxicity of our waste stream.  Denver Recycles collects recycling every other week from Denver residents at no additional cost to the resident. If you are a Solid Waste Management customer and are not presently recycling, please call 3-1-1  to register or you can sign up on-line.

Because more than 20 percent of our residential waste stream is made up of yard trimmings and leaves, Denver Recycles also sponsors several yard-waste reduction and reuse programs to keep these materials out of our landfills and recycle them into beneficial products.  Current recorded information is available by calling our special events line at 
720-865-6810.  These programs include:  Backyard Composting,  LeafDrop, Treecycle, and the Spring Compost Sale & Mulch Giveaway Event.
 

Keep Denver Beautiful mission is to enhance the visual appearance of Denver by addressing graffiti and litter problems through service projects and educational programs. 
 
We have many volunteer opportunities and sponsor and support community beautification projects including  the Great American Cleanup,  Adopt-A-Spot, and Keep Denver Beautiful essay and poster contest.  We can also help you organize a cleanup in your neighborhood.

 
 
 
Denver Partners Against Graffiti creates partnerships among the city, public and private property owners and Denver citizens to maintain clean and safe neighborhoods.  Crews remove grafiti from public and private property.  Graffiti can be reported by calling 3-1-1  or through the DPAG Hotline
720-865-7867.  Graffiti can also be reported on-line using the 3-1-1 self serve component or the e-form found on the Denver Partners Against Graffiti site.
 
The Paint Bank supplies free paint for graffiti removal from your property. 
 
Information on the  Graffiti Task Force, including Sub committe schedules and sub-committee minutes are also available. 
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Solid Waste Management Seeks Public Input on Solid Waste Master Plan 
 
The Denver Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Management held a series of public meetings to gather input on the current residential trash and recycling services offered by the City of Denver. 
The information gathered at those meetings will help guide the development of the City and County of Denver's Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long term guide that outlines the future of solid waste services.
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SWM Working Regular Schedule while other city agencies closed:
 
Although other city agencies will be closed on the following days - Solid Waste Management will be open and operating on a regular schedule.
 
Fri, Jul 3 - other agencies observing Independence Day - SWM working regular schedule

Fri, Oct 23 - other agencies observing furlough day - SWM working regular schedule
 
 
Wed, Nov 11 - other agencies observing Veteran's Day holiday - SWM working regular schedule
 
Fri, Nov 27 - other agencies observing furlough day - SWM working delayed schedule following Thanksgiving Holiday
 
 
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If a tree limb is broken on a public right-of-way, citizens are asked to contact Denver forestry at 720-913-0651 to assess damage and tree safety. For trees on private property, citizens can visit www.denvergov.org/forestry for a list of licensed and insured tree care contractors.
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For your own security, please make sure all personal information (social security number, driver's license number, credit card number, etc.) is removed, blocked out or shredded in materials placed in your trash or recycling containers.
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