DENVER – Thousands of Denver Solid Waste Management customers will receive a notice this week that their compost collection service will soon begin as part of Denver’s efforts to expand collection services and reduce the amount of waste it sends to the landfill.
Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will roll out weekly compost service district by district, focusing on helping customers understand what items to place in their newly delivered green carts. Once compost service is rolled out out in SWC District 2, DOTI will move on to SWC District 4, which includes residents in Montbello, Gateway, and Green Valley Ranch. The department is prioritizing neighborhoods with lower diversion rates in its rollout, and is developing a rollout schedule for the remaining districts. [This implied Winston Downs will be a few weeks into August before our District receives compost bins. See info below to request bins, though it still may be delivered as district is delivered].
New customers will receive a compost cart, a small kitchen pail and an updated compost how-to guide to get them started. Compost and recycling combined can reduce waste in most homes by more than half, making it easy for many to utilize a small cart for trash.
Residents who don’t have weekly compost collection service yet will continue to receive a credit on their invoice. The credit will be removed once rollout is complete in your neighborhood. Residents who want to get started early or who have extra yard debris can use the free Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off center for their compostable materials.
Cart Exchanges & Ordering
DOTI recommends customers wait until their compost service begins before downsizing their trash cart so they know which size is right for their home. Residents can request a cart exchange online at www.denvergov.org/carts or by calling 311. Residents can also visit our Osage facility at 2013 S. Osage St. Tuesday through Saturday, 8am to 2pm, to exchange their cart in person. For cart repairs, lost/stolen cart issues, or if you are a new resident, please visit our online services hub or call 311 for assistance.
To learn more about waste reduction, or for information on the program, including how to apply for financial assistance, and to view an interactive compost rollout map, please visit our website at www.denvergov.org/