The Lone Tree Sustainability Team
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
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The Lone Tree Sustainability Team was created by a dedicated group of citizens and businesses driven to make the world a better place for all.
We have 3 goals:
1. Education: creating opportunities for learning about sustainability and ideas to address it
2. Actions: individual and collective actions to address sustainability needs
3. Legacy: influencing and supporting long-term decisions that align with sustainable solutions
Education
Helping The Community Learn More
Actions
Reinforcing our Commitment
Legacy
Making Long Term Smart Decisions
City Council Works To Reduce Litter
One major source of litter is unmaintained commercial dumpsters. Lone Tree City Council enacted a new ordinance to require dumpster providers to maintain containers with no defects or holes, and to be equipped with operable dumpster lids. The new ordinance took effect on January 1, 2021.
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If you see areas of concern related to trash on private property, please contact
Julius Zsako
Zoning Coordinator & City Forester
9220 Kimmer Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-509-1269
How To Recycle
Make It Worth It
Waste Connections Helping Us Learn
And Some Free Giveaways
Waste Connections, the trash and recycle partner for Lone Tree, attended our Fall Clean Up Event. They provided valuable information about how to properly recycle.
How To Recycle
It's Not As Easy As You Think
While it's easy to just pitch something we think is recycleable into the bin, it can actually do more harm than good if it's not recycleable. Putting in incorrect recycleable material can "pollute" the entire batch of material, making all of it unrecycleable. Please ensure you know the "Yes" and "No" of recycle.
Resources
Eco-Cycle
Building Zero Waste Communities
Check out a local company making a difference in the Front Range and sign up to be an Eco Leader
Recycle Colorado
Check out legislative updates here
A great resource for opportunities across the state.
South Suburban Parks and Rec
Lone Tree's recreation and trail partner
Taking actions indoors and out.
City of Lone Tree
Recycling Information
The City of Lone Tree pays for your recycling. Be sure to sign up. Here's how.
Xcel Energy
Lone Tree's energy partner
Great online resources for individuals and businesses on ways to save money on your energy bills
4Ocean
Pulling trash and avoiding trash in the ocean
They work every day to collect trash, one pound at a time.
Pacific Whale Foundation
Helping conserve every day.
Pacific Whale Foundation has a fantastic conservation site with great ideas and opportunities.
United Nations
Global sustainability
The UN is focused on sustainable development goals globally.