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2009 LeafDrop! Rake, Reuse & Recycle.
Keeping your leaves off the street and turning them into compost.
 
  • Clean up your leaves
  • Keep the street clean
  • Reduce greenhouse gases
  • Create valuable compost
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    If you can’t reuse all your leaves in your yard or garden, bring them to the Denver LeafDrop site closest to you and we’ll compost them!
     
    LeafDrop Times & Locations
     
    WEEKDAY DROP-OFF
     
    MONDAY – FRIDAY ONLY
    Open through December 4th (closed Thanksgiving Day) 
    7 AM to 2:30 PM
     
    • Havana Nursery (10450 Smith Rd, just south of I-70 on Havana Street.)
    • Denver Solid Waste Transfer Station (Quebec St. & Cherry Creek Drive South)
    Weekday LeafDrops must be in tied or secured bags. Paper bags are preferred.
     
    Sunday only LeafDrop sites have ended.
    Weekday sites open through Dec. 4th.
     
     
    PLEASE
    • Denver residents only.
    • Make sure your leaves do not contain branches or other wastes.
    • Do not drop leaves at these sites except during the times and dates specified. 
    For more information or to check for extreme weather cancellations call 720.865.6810 or visit  DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles
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    Mulch and Compost Resources
    Mulching and composting provide great options for healthy yards, cost savings and helping our environment. Check the links below for some great information.
     
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    Brown Bag Them & Go!
    If you can’t compost or mulch all your leaves in your yard or garden, bring them to the closest Denver LeafDrop site and we’ll compost them.

    Brown Bag Them & Go!     Save your plastic trash bags and our time by bringing your leaves in paper yard debris bags. Unlike plastic bags, brown paper bags can be composted with your leaves. Many hardware, home improvement and department stores sell paper yard debris bags. Or even better, bring your leaves in reusable containers or tarps that we can empty and give back to you.
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    Close the Loop!
    Reclaim your leaves next spring in the form of rich compost at the 2010 Treecycle Mulch Giveaway & LeafDrop Compost Sale.
     
    After April 1st - Call 720.865.6810 or visit us online at Treecycle Mulch Giveaway & LeafDrop Compost Sale.
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    Links to Other Metro Area Programs
    Following are some links/contact information for other leaf recycling options for residents along the front range. Please check with each program yourself to verify your eligibility, actual dates and any costs. If your area is not listed below, check directly with your local city or county government for options that they may offer.
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