Denver
Zero Waste Guide

Programs Grocery Stores Restaurants Events Compost Drop Off Sites

Zero Waste Programs

Denver Sustainable Neighborhoods Program

Denver residents work on projects that increase the environmental and social strength of the community through the Sustainable Neighborhood Network! They also offer yearly events where neighboring towns can get together and share ideas.

Zero Waste Grocery Stores

NOOCH Vegan Market

Nooch Vegan Market offers a variety of vegan and zero-waste products including bulk legumes, grains, pasta and other bulk foods.

The Zero Market

All 6 restaurants in the Edible Beats family are 100% wind-powered and have responsibly-sourced, vegetable-forward menus. They also maintain a 6,000 sf organic garden that supplies 20% of the seasonal herbs and vegetables for their restaurants.

Zero Waste Restaurants

Edible Beats

All 6 restaurants in the Edible Beats family are 100% wind-powered and have responsibly-sourced, vegetable-forward menus. They also maintain a 6,000 sf organic garden that supplies 20% of the seasonal herbs and vegetables for their restaurants.

Zero Waste Events

We Don't Waste

We Don't Waste was founded in 2009 to address the issues of food waste and food insecurity! They are one of the largest food recovery organization's in Colorado and have several volunteer opportunities and events in the greater Denver area.

Compost Drop Off Sites

Recycle - City and County of Denver

Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost allows residents of Denver to drop off recycling and compost free of charge.

Compost - City and County of Denver

Denver Composts offers weekly collection service for all food scraps, yard debris, and non-recyclable paper. All Denver households (with 7 or less units) are eligible for the program.

Scrapes Mile High

Scraps Mile High offers compost drop-off for residents outside of their current service area. The program starts at $15.50/month.

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