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Denver Public Works Opens Its First Recycling Drop-Off Center, Branches Welcome

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver residents still cleaning up after last weekend's storm have a new place they can bring their broken branches, yard waste, organics and even recyclables.

Denver Public Works opened its first recycling drop-off center located at Quebec Street and Cherry Creek Drive South on Tuesday. It will now be open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The drop-off center is designed to save homeowners money when it comes to cleaning up their property.

"The first tree trimming company I called quoted $230 minimum to have two branches chopped off that didn't even need a ladder for, so I figured I could probably do it myself," said resident Brett Maughn.

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"The opening of the drop-off recycling center marks another milestone toward implementation of Denver's Solid Waste Master Plan. It also provides more options for apartment dwellers who are ineligible to participate in the city's recycling program, as well as Denver residents who would like to compost, but do not have composting offered in their neighborhood as of yet," Denver Public Works said in a statement.

Additional Information From Denver Public Works

- Property owners are responsible for cleanup of debris from trees on private property and from trees within the public right of way adjacent to their property.

- Property owners are responsible for the pruning needs of private property trees and the pruning needs of trees within the public right-of-way adjacent to their property. 

- If you have general questions about the condition of a public-right-of way tree, you can contact Denver Forestry for an opinion at forestry@denvergov.org

- For trees on private property, citizens can visit www.denvergov.org/forestry for a list of licensed and insured tree care contractors.  It's a wise practice to make sure any tree care contractor is licensed and insured.

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