Expanded Waste Collection Services Beginning in 2023, Denver will expand residential recycling and compost collection services to reduce the amount of trash Denver sends to the landfill and the production of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Customers will be billed based on trash cart size with weekly recycling and composting included at no extra charge.
Apartment and Commercial Recycling Recycle and compost program resources for apartments and businesses who are ineligible for Denver Solid Waste Management services.
Waste Hauler Licensing As of June 30, 2016, all solid waste haulers who collect and haul waste, recyclables, organics, junk, construction/demolition/deconstruction debris, and bulky materials within the City and County of Denver must obtain a waste hauler license.
Keep Denver Beautiful Our mission is to enhance the visual appearance of Denver by addressing problems of graffiti and litter through volunteer projects and educational programs.
Denver Public School Partnership Denver Recycles proudly provides more than 90,000 students in 170 Denver Public Schools with recycling service. More than 40 of these schools receive compost collection as well. Denver Recycles works extensively with DPS to educate students, staff and parents about the importance of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
2020 Solid Waste Master Plan The 2020 Solid Waste Master Plan Update will guide the City in creating an update vision and plan for sustainable materials management collection infrastructure, support, end-markets, and policy for the next ten years.