Take 5 for the Environment

Change five simple habits today and make a positive impact! Pledge to do your part and help Denver become the most environmentally friendly city in the nation. We'll send you a free residential toolkit with resources and tips to help green your home. Make the pledge!

Insulate and Seal Rebates Now Available

Insulating and sealing your home helps reduce heating and cooling needs, which saves energy and money. But many of Denver's older homes lack proper insulation. If you're a homeowner of an existing home that needs retrofitting, rebates are now available to help with your installation costs. Learn more...

Denver Recycles Begins Residential Compost Pilot

Denver Recycles is asking Denver residents to sign up for a new residential composting pilot program for yard debris, food and soiled paper. The program will test collection services at 3,300 Denver homes. Each home will be provided with a green, 65-gallon composting cart and a small kitchen pail to collect organic material inside the home. Carts will be serviced biweekly through the winter. Learn more...

Too Many Leaves? Recycle Them!

Leaves and other yard wastes account for more than 20 percent of Denver's landfill waste. Try mulching and composting them instead, then recycle any excess leaves at one of five LeafDrop locations on Sundays in November (2, 9 & 16), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bagged leaves will be accepted at two additional sites on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through December 5. The program is open to Denver residents only.

Carbon-free Hike and Bike Map

Get healthy while you explore Denver attractions with zero carbon impact on the environment. Our Hike and Bike Map includes five walking and five biking tours in and around Downtown Denver. Routes vary in length and difficulty, so there's something for everyone! Download a free copy (7.8MB PDF)

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New Statewide Energy Campaign Begins

In June, Governor Ritter and Mayor Hickenlooper kicked off Colorado's statewide energy efficiency campaign, featuring simple steps you can take to save money. Visit the Governor's Energy Office for information, and see other fun videos on the Mayor's YouTube channel.


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Recycle Your CFLs at ACE Hardware

Coloradans can now drop off used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and mercury-containing thermostats for free recycling at any Ace Hardware store in the state. The spiral shaped bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should not be thrown away in the trash. CFLs are also accepted in Denver's Household Hazardous Waste collection program.

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Greenprint Denver: A Citywide Action Plan

Greenprint Denver is a long-term, citywide initiative to promote the importance of sustainable development and ecologically-friendly practices throughout the community.

With a comprehensive action agenda, the city aims to integrate environmental impact considerations into its programs and policies. Participation from the community is vital for the city to meet a series of goals over the next five years. Read more about the plan on this Web site, and find out how you can get involved.