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Take Your Broken Branches To Be Recycled

DENVER (CBS4)- Those cleaning out their yards in Denver can take their branches to be recycled.

There are a lot of downed tree branches in the Denver metro area after the blizzard on Wednesday.

Denver released this information for residents regarding the disposal of tree branches.

Disposal of Tree Branches

·         Denver Public Works Solid Waste Management collects a limited amount of branches as part of its regular trash collection service to residents.

·         Branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter, and they must be cut into lengths of 4 feet or less, bundled and tied, and weigh no more than 50 pounds.

·         Dumpster customers may place up to 5 bundles of tied branches in a dumpster, or they may set up to 10 bundles in the alley on their scheduled every-4-week extra trash collection.

·         Manual and cart customers may set out up to 10 bundles of branches on their scheduled every-4-week extra trash collection.

·         Denver residents can also drop off branches at the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off center located near East Cherry Creek Drive South and South Quebec Street. Hours of operation can be found on the city's website at www.denvergov.org/recycling

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