WPENA’s Sustainability Committee works to support the clean air, clean water, access to parks, access to bike lanes that run all over the city, and habitats that support birds, bees and butterflies, and tackle issues that are important to our beautiful Wash Park neighborhood. Some of the issues our Sustainability Committee is working on include:
- Increase residential composting rates through Denver Recycles
- Encourage neighbors to create ecosystems in their backyards that are life sustaining for birds, bees and butterflies
- Reduce landfill waste caused by residential construction, schools and local events
- Examine and address local water Issues in terms of quality and efficiency
If you are interested in joining the committee, which meets monthly, please contact committee chair Adam Meltzer.
Municipal Waste Resources
| PROGRAM | LINK OR CONTACT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Sustainable Neighborhoods | https://www.sustainableneighborhoodnetwork.org/sustainable-neighborhoods-denver | |
| Denver Trash, Recycle and Compost | Call 311 | Call to request a smaller trash cart or larger recycle or compost cart. |
| Denver Sustainable Resources | https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/climate-sustainability/resource-library/Individuals-and-Families.html | Find resources for living more sustainably. |
| Denver Composts | https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Recycle-Compost-Trash/Denver-Composts | Sign up for a green compost cart and weekly collection. |
| Denver Trash and Recycling App | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/denver-trash-and-recycling/id887636501 | Download the city’s trash and recycling app for collection schedule reminders. |
Recycling Resources
| PROGRAM | LINK OR CONTACT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted for Recycling | https://www.sustainableneighborhoodnetwork.org/sustainable-neighborhoods-denver | Review what’s accepted in your purple recycling cart. |
| Denver Recycles video – The Recycle Cycle | The Recycle Cycle | See how the city collects recycling from your neighborhood, how everything is sorted at the recycling center, and where it goes afterwards! |
| Denver Free Appliance recycling appointments | https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/recycling/appliance-collection.html | Schedule your free appliance collection appointment to ensure it’s recycled responsibly. |
| Electronics recycling and E-coupons and events | https://denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Recycle-Compost-Trash/Denver-Recycles#section-5 | Request an E-coupon for discounted electronics recycling. |
| Household Hazardous Waste pickup appointments | https://denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Recycle-Compost-Trash/Hazardous-Waste | Make an appointment to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste. |
| Seasonal recycling programs | https://denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Recycle-Compost-Trash/Seasonal-Programs | Take advantage of seasonal programs for recycling leaves and holiday trees and lights. |
| Refuse & Reuse | https://denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Recycle-Compost-Trash/Resources/Refuse-and-Reuse | Learn how to put an end to single-use waste. |
| PaintCare – free drop sites for recycling paint | https://www.paintcare.org/paintcare-states/colorado/#/everyone | Find free drop-off sites for paint recycling. |
| Spring Back Colorado – mattress recycling | https://springbackco.org | Schedule a mattress/box spring recycling collection. |
Reuse Resources
| PROGRAM | LINK OR CONTACT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| WeeCycle | https://www.weecycle.org/ | Donate gently used baby gear. |
| Habitat for Humanity Restore | https://www.habitatmetrodenver.org/restore/ | Donate or purchase construction materials, fixtures and appliances for a majorly reduced cost |
| Repurposed Material | https://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/Denver-Location-Product-Inventory | Creative Reuse Store & Community Art Center |
| Recreative Denver | http://www.recreativedenver.org/ | Request an E-coupon for discounted electronics recycling. |
Water Efficiency Resources
| Wastewise Guide | https://www.denvergov.org/files/content/public/government/departments/recycle-compost-trash/2020_wastewise-2021_web_ada.pdf | Learn about the city’s latest waste prevention resources. |
| Denver Water Residential Rebates | https://www.denverwater.org/residential/rebates-and-conservation-tips/residential-rebates | Replace your toilet, irrigation controls and more and get a rebate from Denver Water. |
| Center for Resource Conservations -Garden in a Box | https://resourcecentral.org/gardens/ | Order a professionally designed, waterwise garden kit tailor-made for Colorado yards. |
Other Resources
| Denver Urban Gardeners | https://dug.org | Join a community garden. |
| Denver Tool Library | https://denvertoollibrary.org | Become a member and borrow the tools you need. |
| Denver Digs Trees | https://theparkpeople.org/What-We-Do/Denver-Digs-Trees | Apply for free and low-cost trees. |
| Denver Solar Co-op | https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/denver-solar-co-op/ | Go in on Solar with your neighbors together. |