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The Highlands Ranch Metro District is committed to fostering and promoting responsible environmental stewardship in the community.
What We’re Doing to Conserve Resources
- Our fleet includes two hybrid vehicles.
- A no idle policy requires staff to turn off their vehicles when not being driven.
- All mulch generated by the Forestry section is used in parks and parkway landscaping or given away free to homeowners.
- Waterless urinals are used at Civic Green Park.
- Solar-powered time locks and skylights are used in park restrooms.
- Organic waste bins placed at community gardens keep waste out of the landfill.
- A fence replacement program replaces aging parkway fence with new Trex fence made of 50 percent recycled and reclaimed plastic and 50 percent reclaimed wood.
- Reuse water is used to irrigate grass at Redstone Park.
- The Metro District’s watering strategy helps conserve water used for outdoor irrigation.
- Dog waste bag dispensers are stocked with biodegradeable bags.
- We plan to plant about 225 trees per year during our seven-year tree replacement plan from 2024-2030.
Helping You Go Green
The Metro District hosts a variety of events and programming to promote environmental stewardship in the community. These include:
- Tree and limb recycling
- Christmas tree recycling
- Nature EdVentures programs
- Rain sensor rebates (links to Highlands Ranch Water)
- Renew the Ranch parks and open space clean-up events
- Arbor Day tree planting volunteer activities
Upcoming Recycling Events
Spring Tree Limb Recycling
- Date: 05/03/2026 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Redstone Park - near Highlands Ranch Stadium
3270 Redstone Park Circle
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
Time for some spring pruning!
The tree limb drop-off area will be in parking lot near Highlands Ranch Stadium at Redstone Park, 3270 Redstone Park Circle.
Tree limbs less than 12 inches in diameter and woody plant materials will be accepted at this free recycling event.
Not accepted:
- Finished lumber
- Non-woody material
- Grass clippings
- Sod and root balls
- Leaves
In addition to tree recycling, free mulch will be available to Highlands Ranch residents on a self-serve basis. No contractors. For questions, please call 303-791-2710.