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

Our Favorite Green Links

• National Arbor Day Foundation
• Center for ReSource Conservation
• Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlets
• Electronics & Computer Waste