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Sustainability

Bring Your Own Bag Program

Denver’s Fee on Disposable Bags requires retail stores to charge 10 cents for each disposable bag provided to customers at checkout.

Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency

Denver is working to enable a sustainable, resilient, climate-safe future in collaboration with fellow departments, other units of government, and community partners. Cities generate more than 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, that makes us a key part of the climate solution.

Composting

Learn about Denver's composting services, how to compost, and how to become a master composter.

Disposable Bag Fee for Businesses

Learn how to comply with the Disposable Bag Fee as a business. Get printable signs and pay fees associated with the "Bring Your Own Bag" ordinance.

Goals and Policies

Learn about Denver's climate action goals and policies.

Green Jobs

Our vision is to create career pathways and expand opportunities for people from under-resourced communities as we enable a just transition to a climate-resilient future for Denver.

Recycle

Denver's weekly single stream recycling collection. Learn more about what we accept by searching the Recycling Directory. Visit our Free Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off.

Skip the Stuff, Say No to Single-Use Condiments & Service Ware

Denver requires all restaurants and third-party delivery services to only provide single-use condiments and service ware if a customer requests them.

Sustainability Programs & Services

Learn about programs and services from the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency.