LeafDrop Program Returns To Denver Through December

DENVER — In September, Patch told Denver-area residents when to look out for the best fall foliage. But, by now, trees around Denver are deep into fall and beginning to drop leaves in droves.

Luckily Denver Recycles' annual LeafDrop has returned to help residents cope with the influx of leaves, and this year it comes with a perk.

Those who head to the City of Denver's website can download a coupon to obtain five compostable 30-gallon paper bags that can be used to streamline the LeafDrop process.

Residents must simply fill their paper bags and take them to one of the city's free LeafDrop sites.

Weekday drop sites are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekday drop off is offered between Oct. 5 and Dec. 4.

Weekday Drop Sites:

• Central Platte Campus — 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (Next to the Denver Animal Shelter)
• Cherry Creek Transfer Station — 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec St. and E. Jewell Ave.)
• Havana Nursery — 10450 Smith Rd. (Smith Rd. and Havana St.)
• (All leaves brought to Havana and Central Platte Campus must be in bags.)

Weekend drop sites will be available from Oct. 31 to Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. These sites will be open on Saturdays and Sundays:

• Bruce Randolph High School — 3955 Steele St (E. 40th Ave. and Steele St.)
• Cherry Creek Transfer Station — 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec St. and E. Jewell Ave.)
• Kennedy High School — 2855 S. Lamar St (Newland St. and Brown Pl)
• Sloan's Lake Park — 1700 N. Sheridan Blvd (entrance on 17th Ave)
• Veterans Park — 2100 E. Iowa Ave (S. Vine St. and E. Iowa Ave.)
• (All leaves brought to weekend sites must be in bags. The Cherry Creek Transfer Station will accept loose leaves.)

The city said composting takes place throughout the winter and spring. Composted mulch will be made available at the Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale each May.

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