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Denver City Government Closed Monday, September 7 Published on September 04, 2026 Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Tagged as: , Closure
Energize Denver Adopts Updated Rules, Improves Supports for Buildings Published on September 02, 2026 Following an extensive, multi-year outreach effort working alongside Denver’s building owners, property managers and contractors, the city adopted updated rules to the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy to make reducing energy use manageable, more affordable and better aligned with each building. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Sustainability
Denver’s Voter-Approved Universal Recycling Ordinance Goes into Effect Published on September 01, 2026 Denver’s voter-approved Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance goes into effect today, marking a significant milestone for one of the most impactful waste diversion policies in the city’s history. This ordinance expands recycling and composting access across the city and is intended to keep valuable materials out of landfills and in circulation in our community Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Public Health & Environment, Special Events, Sustainability