Are you a committed recycler that wishes you had the support to get your neighbors, family, friends and community more involved in recycling and other waste reduction efforts in Denver? Well now you have that support.
We’d like to introduce you to the new Denver Recycles Action Network!
The Denver Recycles Action Network is your chance to help increase Denver’s recycling rate and commitment to reducing waste by using your enthusiasm and creativity to inspire and educate those around you about the Denver Recycles program and how they can participate. Like you, over 94,000 other Denver households recycle with the purple cart. However, 70,000 still do not participate in Denver’s curbside recycling program at all. Some participants are somewhat confused about what is recyclable and many others are not aware of the additional resources Denver Recycles offers such as our Household Hazardous Waste Program, LeafDrop, Treecycle and our Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale. You can help change all that.
The Denver Recycles Action Network is a volunteer program designed to be flexible and take advantage of each individual volunteer’s skills and connections within the community. All we ask is that you commit to dedicating a minimum of 30 minutes a month to educating those around you about Denver Recycles and how they can reduce their waste. How you achieve that goal is up to you, whether it be by knocking on your neighbors’ doors, sending out announcements through a list-serve, organizing a recycling sign-up drive or workshop at your child’s school or your church, or some other outreach method of your choice.
Denver Recycles will assist in your volunteer efforts by providing you with the training, informational resources and staff support you need. We’ll communicate with you regularly about what special recycling events we have on the horizon and what results we are achieving together as an Action Network.
To become a member of the Denver Recycles Action Network:
1) Attend our group Action Network training on Saturday, February 27th from 9:30-Noon at the Rude Rec Center. You’ll gain the knowledge and resources you need to be an effective advocate for Denver Recycles and you’ll meet other committed recyclers in Denver with whom you can share your ideas and experiences.
Space in the February meeting is limited, so please RSVP by February 16 in order to secure your space. You can RSVP by signing up online.
* Note: Participants in the Denver Recycles Action Network must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Together we can help Denver Recycle More!