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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for Recycling Drop Site

The public recycling drop-off site has been a great addition to the Capitol Hill/City Park neighborhoods. Unfortunately, we are having a hard time finding folks to volunteer to staff the site. And we need more volunteers to ensure that the site stays open for use in the future.

The site is open:

Wednesdays, 3pm - 6pm
Saturdays, 9am - Noon

* Any amount of time is helpful

Interested? Contact my office 720-337-7710

Public Recycling Drop Site in Capitol Hill

The recycling drop site, located at 16^th and Josephine is targeted at providing a recycling option for Denver residents living in multi-family homes, such as condominiums and apartment complexes, that may not be serviced by Denver Recycles or have recycling at their facility. THIS SITE IS NOT MEANT FOR COMMERICIAL RECYCLING OF ANY KIND. The site, slated to be open through 2011, will remain open as of beginning of 2012 while my office continues to look for additional funding sources to maintain operation of the site.

**Users are reminded to please do your part and do not leave materials outside of the site; breakdown cardboard boxes; not place items for recycling in plastic bags; and make sure all bottles, cans and containers are empty before recycling them.

“I am thrilled to be a part of providing Denver residents with another option for recycling,” said Councilwoman Jeanne Robb. This public drop-off facility will allow some Denver residents who currently do not have the opportunity to participate in our wonderful City curbside recycling service a means to recycle.

The site is made possible through a grant from Keep America Beautiful, and support by agencies such as Greenprint Denver, Denver Public Works, and our community partners, Waste Management, and community volunteers.

Councilwoman Robb solicited the support of community volunteers, including the East High School Green Club, to help staff the site during hours of operations. Volunteers will serve to provide information about the benefits and importance of recycling, as well ensure the site is utilized properly for its intended purpose.

Hours of Operation

March 5, 2011 – December 31, 2011
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Acceptable Items to Recycle at the Site

· Corrugated Cardboard

· Magazines and Catalogs

· Newspaper

· Steel and Tin Cans; Empty Aerosol Cans

· Paperboard

· Paper Bags

· Junk Mail

· Glass Bottles and Jars

· Office Paper; Shredded Paper in Sealed Paper Bags

· Phone Books

· Rigid Plastics (labeled #1 - #7)

· Aluminum Cans, Foil and Pie Plates

Non-Acceptable Items

No Plastic Lids or Caps
No Paper Milk or Juice Cartons
No Ceramics, Drinking Glass or Vases, Light Bulbs, Mirrors or Window Glass
No Plastic Bags Wrappers, Shrink Wrap, Toys, or Lawn Furniture
No Tissue Paper, Napkins or Paper Towels
No Styrofoam of Any Kind Including Cups, Plates, Trays, Packaging Peanuts and Blocks
No Appliances or Electronics
No Furniture or Household Goods
No Hazardous Waste Such as Batteries, Automotive Fluids, Paint or Empty Containers that Held Hazardous Waste Materials
No Medical Waste
No Pressurized Containers Such as Propane Canisters
No Wire Fencing or Scrap Metal
No Yard Debris Such as Wood, Leaves or Grass Clippings
No Hardcover or Paperback Books
No Tires

Recycle Drop-Off Site users should not leave items outside the recycling bin or whiles the site is closed. This is considered public dumping, and is against the law. Please note that violation of these rules will result in the removal of the recycling bin.

For more information about the site, or to find out how to become a site volunteer, please contact my office 720-337-7710.

Made possible by a Keep America Beautiful grant and the leadership of Denver Councilwoman Jeanne Robb joined by Waste Management and Greenprint Denver

Recycle 8 in 10: District 10 Pilot Recycling Program

Recycle 8 + in 10 - Pilot Program Completed

In April 2008, my office, in cooperation with Mayor Hickenlooper’s Greenprint Denver Office in conjunction with a $5,000 grant from Waste Management of Colorado’s Recycle America Division, launched a pilot multifamily housing recycling program in District 10. The pilot program, entitled “Recycle 8+ in 10,” was intended to test recycling opportunities for apartment complexes and condominiums. The program monitored participation levels and user experience, while ironing out logistics and exploring long-term feasibility.

Over the last year, Recycle 8 + in 10 diverted 115,612 pounds of recyclables from Denver’s landfill. This is just under 58 tons and is about 324 cubic yards of space. In 2008 the average single family home recycled between 650 and 700 pounds each. Our 115,612 pound total equals about 170 homes recycling. If a small number of buildings can make this much impact, just imagine what involving all the multi-unit buildings in Denver could do!

We received great feedback from the Recycling Coordinators at each building. Some of the problems that they encountered were illegal dumping, trash going into the recycling, having to lock their dumpster because of dumpster divers. Some of the successes were a decrease in trash amounts and trash collection pickups and costs, increased education and awareness in their buildings about recycling, more community conversation and unity in their building, and other earth-friendly programs like a building garden.

Currently, Public Works Solid Waste Management service parameters don't permit the collection of garbage or recycling from properties with more than 7 residential units. Many folks who live in these buildings have contacted me about getting recycling. Providing recycling for high-rises, condominiums and apartment buildings is a huge challenge, and I view this program as the first step toward addressing this issue. Denver is a very conscientious community, and Recycle 8+ in 10 supported our efforts to divert more waste from Denver’s landfill.

Over 40 buildings applied to take part in Recycling 8+ in 10. The number of applicants and the quality of the applications made the selection process extremely competitive. The outpouring of interest clearly demonstrated the importance of multi-unit recycling to Capitol Hill residents. We selected buildings of varying sizes so that the data can provide a better picture of the needs of District 10 constituents.

I want to give a big thank you to Waste Management, Greenprint Denver, and especially the Recycling Coordinators who stepped up as leaders in their buildings to make this program happen.

Composting: The Good, Bad and Hopeful

GOOD NEWS: Last year, the City received a grant from the state to pilot a composting program. The grant allowed Denver Public Works Dept. of Solid Waste management to provide composting bins to a range of neighborhoods with a maximum of 3500 households. In District 10, the Country Club neighborhood from Sixth to First, University to Downing was selected.

BAD NEWS: The pilot program proved to be very popular around the city, but once the grant money was spent, Public Works could not afford to continue to the service.

GOOD NEWS: Councilman Chris Nevitt, chair of Council’s Greenprint Committee, worked with Public Works to restore the pilot program.

BAD NEWS: But subscribers will have to pay a fee for the service. In the next couple of weeks, City Council will vote on a bill to allow Denver to charge a fee for the composting service, thus keeping it in place in the pilot areas only. Revenues from the fee will cover all operating costs. The City needs 3500 subscribers to break even.

GOOD NEWS: Here’s what you need to know if you are in a pilot composting area: The proposed fee is $9.75 per household per month. The plan is to bill subscribers a total of $29.95 three times per year.

Residents wishing to continue compost collection service must respond to the mailed notification and pay for service by April 15, 2010. In May, if a total of 3500 households have not subscribed through the first notification, Solid Waste Management will directly recruit new subscribers in the pilot areas to begin in June.

BAD NEWS: Unfortunately, at this time the City can’t expand the program to households outside of the pilot areas.

HOPEFUL: This is a step in the right direction. Many of you attended a meeting last fall about Denver’s Solid Waste Master Plan about how to manage and provide trash, recycling, and composting service to Denver households in this 21^st century. That plan was finalized in late 2010.

Recycling Drop-off Locations

Even if you were unable to participate in Recycling 8+ in 10, I would encourage you to collect your recyclables or recyclables for your building and then take them to a drop-off location. Here are some recycling drop-off locations:

Waste Management Recycle America, 5395 Franklin St., Denver, CO
Waste Management Recycle America, 3780 East 48^th Ave., Denver CO
Waste Management Recycle America, 2400 West Union Ave., Englewood, CO
Whole Foods Market, 900 East 11^th Ave., Denver, CO
King Soopers, 1155 East 9^th Ave., Denver CO (aluminum cans and plastic bags)
King Soopers, 1331 North Speer Blvd., Denver, CO (aluminum cans and plastic bags)

Links to Recycling Information

Click here to view the April 15, 2008 press release announcing the selected buildings for Recycle 8+ in 10

Click here to view the Channel 4 Story on Recycle 8+ in 10

Click for List of Acceptable Recyclables

Click for Denver Channel 8's Council Matters, select Council-Matters #12 May-June video

City Council - Jeanne Robb, District 10