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Bring Your Own Bag Program

Denver’s Fee on Disposable Bags requires retail stores to charge 10 cents for each disposable bag provided to customers at checkout.

Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency

Denver is taking urgent action to cut carbon pollution. Our vision is to build a resilient city for all current and future Denverites. Science guides our climate goals. The community shapes our approach. Come with us on our journey to make Denver a safe, healthy, resilient, and sustainable city.

Composting

Learn about Denver's composting services, how to compost, and how to become a master composter.

Disposable Bag Fee for Businesses

Businesses in Colorado are no longer allowed to purchase plastic disposable bags for their customers to use. Learn how your business can transition to eliminate disposable bags from your operations. Plus, understand the penalties for non-compliance.

Goals and Policies

Learn about Denver's climate action goals and policies.

Green Jobs

Our vision is to create career pathways and expand opportunities for people from under-resourced communities as we enable a just transition to a climate-resilient future for Denver.

Recycle

Denver's weekly single stream recycling collection. Learn more about what we accept by searching the Recycling Directory. Visit our Free Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off.

Skip the Stuff, Say No to Single-Use Condiments & Service Ware

Denver requires all restaurants and third-party delivery services to only provide single-use condiments and service ware if a customer requests them.

Sustainability Programs & Services

Learn about programs and services from the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency.