How can I get rid of all the branches that fell in my Denver yard?

How can I get rid of all the downed tree branches thatfell in my yard? If you are like me,then you love the snow and the earlier it falls here in Denver, usually thebetter. But when it comes when all theleaves are still on your tree, it can prove pretty troublesome, especially foryour trees. Luckily, the new, smalltrees I planted this spring look like they will survive but the giant,beautiful oak trees at one of my Denver rental properties didn't make it out solucky.

I spent the morning clearing a gigantic tangle of oakbranches from 32^nd Avenue today so normal traffic patterns couldresume and it would no longer be a one way street. Now that it is cleared from the street, Ihave the problem of figuring out what to do with all the branches and logslittering the yard and sidewalk? I can'tthrow them in the dumpster, it would take about 30 dumpsters to hold all thedebris and I am sure the neighbors wouldn't like that too much. Plus, I would hate for it to just go to thelandfill, would much rather have it made into mulch or the larger branches usedfor firewood. So I have spent the restof the afternoon exploring ways to get rid of the branches and thought I wouldshare in case you are in the same predicament I am. Below are some options I found. I know other cities like Greeley are offeringdrop off location so I hope Denver follows.If you know of others, please share.

1.Denver trash service. If you live in Denver, you can leave it byyour dumpster for the next trash pickup.The branches must be bundled and can be no longer than 4 feet long, weighno more than 40 pounds and there can be no branches thicker than 4 inches indiameter. There is no guarantee yourbroken branches will be reused as mulch, but definitely the most affordable optionsince it just requires a little sweat and twine.

2.Recycling your branches. If you hate to see your beloved tree branchesgo to a landfill somewhere, then recycling your downed branches could be theanswer. There are a number of recycling centersaround the city that will accept your branches and trees, including Rooney RoadRecycling. They charge $5 a cubic yardand if you have a small amount to get rid of, could be a great option. Click herefor more details.

3.Tree Service. If you are already tired of messing with it,then a tree service is the way to go.On the Denver County Website, there is a list of licensed treecontractors who you can contact to take care of everything for you. Click herefor the full list.