Composting in Denver - Updated for 2020 Composting in Denver his becoming more accessible for residents. This initiative hopes to keep organic waste out of landfills and reused as compost in gardens rather than rotting in landfills. According to an article in the Denver Post only 20% of Denver's [...]
Denver Trash: What You Should Know Whether you are new to Denver or have lived in the city your whole life, it is important to be up-to-date on the latest in Denver trash policies and news. Here is a comprehensive list of what you need to know about waste in [...]
As of December 23, 2019, the city of Denver, Colorado has opted to move forward with a 10 cent per plastic/paper bag policy starting July 1, 2020. For more information please click on this article. The end of plastic bags in Denver? Denver may be joining many [...]
The Origins of Recycling Since there has been stuff, there has been recycling. The ancient Romans, Greeks, and Japanese recycled scarce building materials, clothes, and furniture into new buildings, rags, and more furniture. Throughout most of human history it was easier to scavenge and reuse an item than to [...]
After reading through the blog posts at Affordable Roll-Offs, you may start to wonder why people who rent dumpsters for a living would push recycling so much. Why, you may ask, are we encouraging people to recycle? Why should you listen to us? Why should you believe what we [...]
The 2017 statistics are in, and they are not wonderful. Residents of Colorado are recycling only 12% of what is possible. To put this into perspective, the average recycling rate across the U.S. is 34%. For those who would recycle but are unsure what qualifies as a recyclable item, Denver [...]
How to Recycle Used Electronics We all want the latest and greatest gadgets and devices, but what do we do with the old electronics? Who can simply dispose of a phone that so effortlessly captured priceless memories of first dates, weddings, and over-too-fast vacations? That old phone, outdated as it [...]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The reminder is everywhere: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We would all like to do our part, but it’s not always easy. It’s hard to completely cut back on trash. Things wear out. People move. You find yourself with a dumpster full of worn-out treasures even after you [...]
When most people think of falconry, what comes to mind is a scene involving medieval kings, horses and hunting. The local landfill is nowhere in that picture. The connection between the sport of kings and trash disposal is not an obvious one. The Price of Civilization Try as we [...]
SPRINGTIME IS TIME FOR RENOVATION It's Springtime once again. If you're like most people, you want to take advantage of the warmer weather to spruce up your home. Brushing the last snow off the sidewalk, you can just imagine a new remodeling or renovation project around the house. How exciting! [...]
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe it is 2018. A new year brings new policies and opportunities when it comes to waste and trash in the Denver community. We have compiled information that may be useful as you start to plan your 2018 clean-up goals. Composting Available [...]
Art comes in many forms. It can be molded and shaped with clay or painted on canvas. There are some that would argue that art is undefinable by nature. What would you call art that comes from recycled products?...perhaps trashy? Whatever it may be called, the point we're trying [...]
Today's Problem With Yesterday's Technology. We all remember the 90's and owning Nintendos, Sega Genisis', Play Station Ones, or some sort of gaming device along those lines. Ah, the memories!... Not only that, but we also remember the massive television sets that dominated the majority of our living rooms [...]
Illegal Dumping in Denver and How To Prevent It Illegal dumping causes all sorts of headaches! Not to mention lost money and time. It's becoming a larger issue in Denver. It might be due to new regulations set forth by the city. It might also be because of the [...]
