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Take Advantage of the At Your Door Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Equipment Recycling Program
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For years the Cities of Englewood and Littleton have partnered together to host a once a year household hazardous waste and electronic recycling event. Due to increasing popularity and demand for year-round accessibility to hazardous waste disposal, the City of Englewood has partnered with Waste Management to offer residents year-round hazardous waste and electronic equipment recycling. Learn more here.
Will the annual hazardous waste and electronic recycling event still take place this year?
Due to the launch of this year-round program, the City will not be hosting the once a year drop off event.
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For further questions, please reach out to Mel Englund at menglund@englewoodco.gov or (303) 870-2047.
Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Leaf Drop Off in November
The annual leaf drop off at A1 Organics is set for October 28 - November 8, 2024.
Open Times: Monday – Friday (7am – 4pm), Saturday, Nov 2nd ONLY (8am – 1pm)
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$4 per vehicle per visit for leaf recycling only (includes large trucks and trailers, loose leaves and bagged leaves).
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Residents must provide proof of Residency by Driver’s License or Utility Bill
- Credit Card or Cash ONLY – No Personal Checks
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- Last loads into the site will be 30 minutes before site closes to ensure time to get customers in line through the site.
- Any loads with other yard waste (limbs, branches, grass, and soils) will pay normal tip rate. ($14 a cubic yard)
- All plastic bags must be emptied and removed by customer.
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- Brown Craft Bags are acceptable as long as they are not co-mingled with branches. NO TAPE, TWINE, PLASTICS.
For further questions, email Mel Englund at menglund@englewoodco.gov.
Show Me the Money! City Wins Nearly $1 Million in Grant Funding to Advance Sustainability
The City of Englewood (City) was awarded the Public Building Electrification (PBE) grant from the Colorado Energy Office in June 2024 which gives over $11,000 towards the planning of public building electrification then earmarks an additional $750,000 for implementation. This grant provides funding for the City to advance building electrification in its municipal buildings. Learn more about this grant here.
This City was also awarded a $179,000 Charge Ahead Colorado grant from the Colorado Energy Office in August 2024 to go towards installing public electric vehicle charging station at five different locations throughout the City: Broken Tee Golf Course, Englewood Recreation Center, Malley Recreation Center, Pirates Cove, and Centennial Park. Learn more about this grant here.
Stay tuned for updates as both these projects progress.
Meet the City's New Green Business Program Coordinator, Aidan Lawton
The Cities of Englewood and Sheridan are thrilled to have hired on Aidan Lawton in June 2024 as the Green Business Program Coordinator. Aidan holds an MBA from Colorado State University in Corporate Sustainability and is certified in Carbon Management.
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With a strong background in sustainability and business development, he’s passionate about creating impactful environmental solutions that benefit both businesses and communities.
Through his role, he provides one-on-one coaching to businesses as part of the Sustainable Business Partnership program, offering personalized support to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. This dedicated approach ensures that each business receives the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
If you're an Englewood or Sheridan business interested in joining this FREE program, you can learn more here or immediately sign up through the button below. For questions, reach out to Aidan Lawton, Green Business Program Coordinator, at alawton@englewoodco.gov.
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Get up to $1,000 for Your Sustainability Related Project!
Have a sustainability project idea that you think could have a lasting, positive impact on the Englewood community? Apply to the city's Sustainability Grant!
Community groups, businesses, or individuals can apply for up to $1,000 for their Englewood-based sustainability project. The most successful projects will engage community members in sustainability work, implement sustainable practices to areas most in-need, and will encompass one or more of the goals listed in the city's Sustainability Plan.
Need Ideas to Get Started?
This grant can be used for...
- Native seed free little library
- Clothing swap event
- Hosting a zero waste community potluck
- (For Businesses) Purchasing a bike public work stand (Sample here)
- Host sustainability related trainings or workshops
- Host a park cleanup
- Start a lending tool library
- Tree plantings
Applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Deadline is rolling until October 31, 2024 but all projects must prove they can be completed by December 31,2024.
Questions? Reach out to Mel Englund, Sustainability Program Manager, at menglund@englewoodco.gov.
 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations offered at businesses can stand out and attract customers. Publicly available chargers are likely to show up on public EV charging apps, which can help bring more customers to a business. Providing EV charging can also help businesses to:
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Distinguish Your Business from competitors. Offering EV charging stations can distinguish your business from others, attracting new customers and employees looking for a charge.
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Prepare for the future. As EVs continue to grow in popularity, EV charging stations will transition from amenities to necessities. Stay ahead of the curve and provide this service effectively.
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Offer a perk to employees. Having EV charging onsite allows you to offer discounted charging to employees who have EVs, helping with employee attraction and retention.
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Show your commitment to sustainability. When customers and employees see EV charging stations, they’ll know you are contributing toward a sustainable future.
Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast-charging EV charging stations. Learn more about installing charging stations at your business at energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead-colorado.
Resource Library
Below are sustainability-related programs eligible to Englewood residents as well as resources. If there's a resource or program you'd like to be considered to be added to the newsletter, email menglund@englewoodco.gov.
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