Expanded Waste Collection Services Beginning in 2023, Denver expanded residential recycling and compost collection services to reduce the amount of trash Denver sends to the landfill and the production of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Customers will be billed based on trash cart size with weekly recycling and composting included at no extra charge.
Apartment and Commercial Recycling Recycle and compost program resources for apartments and businesses who are ineligible for Denver Solid Waste Management services.
2020 Solid Waste Master Plan The 2020 Solid Waste Master Plan Update will guide the City in creating an update vision and plan for sustainable materials management collection infrastructure, support, end-markets, and policy for the next ten years.
Waste Hauler Licensing As of June 30, 2016, all solid waste haulers who collect and haul waste, recyclables, organics, junk, construction/demolition/deconstruction debris, and bulky materials within the City and County of Denver must obtain a waste hauler license.
Keep Denver Beautiful Our mission is to enhance the visual appearance of Denver by addressing problems of graffiti and litter through volunteer projects and educational programs.
SWM and DPS Waste Diversion Partnership The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) proudly provides over 90,000 students in 207 Denver Public Schools with recycling and trash service. More than 40 of these schools receive also compost collection. DSWM works extensively with DPS to educate students, staff and parents about the importance of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
Apply for Event Trash, Recycling, and Compost Carts To use the Department Solid Waste Management (SWM) service at no cost to your agency or event staff, you must comply with SWM’s requirements to prevent contamination of the recycling stream and support best purchasing practices for waste diversion.