LeafDrop is a leaf collection and composting program designed to keep leaves out of the landfill and off our streets. Each fall Denver Recycles offers Denver residents an alternative to disposing of their leaves by providing free drop sites throughout the city typically during the first three weekends in November. All leaves collected at the drop sites are taken to A1 Organics where they are naturally recycled through composting over the winter. The resulting high quality landscaping and agricultural compost is made available for purchase at a deep discount in the spring at Denver's annual Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale.
In 2010, over 455 tons of leaves were collected and composted through LeafDrop! By participating in this program, Denver residents help better their neighborhoods by keeping leaves out of the streets and storm drains, reduce trash and greenhouse gas emissions due to burying organic material like leaves in a landfill, and create compost which can be used locally to improve our soils.
Locations & Dates
Denver residents that can't reuse all their leaves asmulch orcompost at homeshouldrecycle their leaves at thesefree drop sites.
THESE SATURDAYS ONLY
November 5, 12 & 19, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Denver Solid Waste Transfer Station
7301 E. Jewell Ave.(Quebec St. & Cherry Creek Dr. South)
THESE SUNDAYS ONLY
November 6, 13 & 20, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Southeast: Denver Solid Waste Transfer Station
7301 E. Jewell Ave.(Quebec St. & Cherry Creek Dr. South)
Northwest: Sloan's Lake Park
17th Ave. & Sheridan Blvd.
Southwest: John F. Kennedy High School
Newland St. & Brown Pl.
East Central: Cranmer Park
3rd Ave. & Clermont St.
Southeast: South High School
Louisiana Ave. & Franklin St.
Northeast: Smiley Middle School
26th Ave. & Holly St.
Leaves brought in bags toSaturday & Sunday sites should be left untied if possible. Paper bags are preferred. Or, bring your leaves in reusable containers or tarps that we can empty and give back to you.
WEEKDAYS
October 3 to December 2 (except holidays)
7:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m.
Havana Nursery 10450 Smith Rd., just south of I-70 on Havana St.
Denver Solid Waste Transfer Station,7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec St. & Cherry Creek Dr. South)
Leaves brought to weekday sites must be bagged.
More information at http://www.denvergov.org/LeafDrop/tabid/438332/Default.aspx
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