Happy Earth Day! This year’s official theme is Planet vs. Plastics. So let’s keep her green with proper recycling and composting habits.
Recycling for Beginners
If you’re new to recycling, it can be intimidating. Here are a few simple suggestions for getting started:
- Here is a list from the city of what can and cannot go into your recycling bin.
- Local electronics recycling companies, like Blue Star Recyclers, Techno Rescue, and R2 eCycle, accept things like old TVs, laptops, printers, and gaming devices.
- For clothes, furniture, and other miscellaneous household items, see our local donation guide.
- Consider refilling your cleaning supplies and other household products at places like Off the Bottle refill shop or Homefill Co. instead of buying new bottles every time you run out.
Download the Denver Trash & Recycling App
This app will send you reminders on trash, recycling, and compost pickup days, as well as notify you of special events, like large item pickups. There’s even a fun sorting game that will help you remember recycling and compost no-nos (test your knowledge right now!).
Get to Know Denver’s New Composting Service
Denver continues to roll out its brand new pay-as-you-throw waste program, which charges residents for trash services while making weekly recycling pickup and compost services free. Not sure what gets composted and what doesn’t? We’ve got you covered 🎧
For the DIYers
A worm compost bin is easy to make, helps divert food waste from the landfill, and can be tucked away under your kitchen sink — here’s how to do it. It’s also a good source of rich potting soil.
