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.

 

 

 

 

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.