Resident Resources & Rebates

Save money through reducing your consumption and dispose of used materials responsibly to protect our natural resources.

Increase the beauty of your lawn and save money through efficient watering, wise planting, and responsible tree and organic waste management.

1. Be Water Wise: Take advantage of Westminster’s suite of water conservation resources and programs that include free sprinkler assessments, irrigation audits, and xeriscape planting resources!
2. Be an Urban Forester: You play major part in growing a healthy urban forest that provides shade and offers crucial the mental and ecosystem services. Learn about City resources that help you plant and take care of your trees here and specific tree planting programs and best practices below:
   • Emerald Ash Borer
   • Tree Planting Programs 
   • Sustainable Lawns/Gardens 
     • CSU Extension - Master Gardener Program
     • CSU Extension - Lawn Irrigation Self Audit
     • Denver Botanic Gardens - Gardening Resource
3. Branch Out: Compost your tree branches and other yard waste. Residents are encouraged to recycle their tree limbs to reduce landfill use and provide valuable mulch. Limb chipping and free mulch are available. Learn more about Tree Limb Recycling below:
   • Location - 10001 Alkire St. 
   • Open year-round on the second Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon.
   • Free for Westminster residents: Please bring proof of Westminster residency (e.g. driver's license, Colorado I.D., utility bill, rent receipt or mortgage statement) No contractors.
   • What can you bring: Tree limbs can be any length, but must be less than 20 inches in diameter. Loads must be covered or tied down. Shrubs are allowed if the root ball has been removed. No construction materials, bags of leaves or grass clippings.
   • Mulch: Free mulch is available ONLY on the second Saturday of the month while the supply lasts. Call 303-658-2192 for mulch availability. Mulch can be self-loaded into your containers, or staff can load mulch into the back of your pickup. The city is not liable for any vehicle damages while loading mulch.
   • Contact: Amanda Schreck, 303-658-2192 Or aschreck@cityofwestminster.us.

Buses, Bikes, and Automobiles—How you get around can have a big impact on your budget, health, and air quality.

1. Find a Better Commute: Plan out your trip to work or school and discover routes, pools and other options through the following resources My Way To Go.
   
   • Their commute tool is a one-stop shop for reviewing your commute options. By entering your home address and work location, you’ll be able to find potential carpool partners, vanpools you could join, likely transit options, and possible biking or walking routes. 
     
2. Know the Road Ahead: Stay up to date with the City’s transportation and mobility resources and programs. Connect with regional transportation and commuting resources Smart Commute Metro North and Commuting Solutions
   
   • Easy Win: Combine multiple errands into one vehicle trip.
3. Hop on Board!: Take the local or regional RTD bus or train service to your destination
   
   • Easy Win: Take the train or Flatiron Flyer to downtown Denver to avoid driving hassles and parking challenges. Bypass potential traffic to get to your sports event, concert, or meal reservation!
     
4. Wheely Good Time: Biking to your destination can save you money on gas and parking as well as help you stay physically active. Check out Commuting Solution’s interactive map of bike paths and routes to plan your trip.
   
5. EVerybodies Going Electric: Check-out resources, incentives, and programs on electric vehicles here (link to EV tile).  

Getting outside and enjoying our natural playground is a great pleasure and privilege. Please help out to preserve and protect our open spaces and natural environment!

1. Clean Water: Learn how you can help the City maintain our great water quality and reduce pollutants in our stormwater
   
   • Easy win: Don’t dump hazardous waste materials into the storm drains.  If you see a spill of unknown material or containers of unknown liquid, call the city at 303-658-4360.
2. Know Before You Go: Learn about all the great walking, running, and biking trails and routes and check-out the Parks and Open Space in Westminster and the surrounding area.
3. Grow for Good: Apply your green thumb and help grow local food through participating in the City's Community Gardens

1. Enhance and Beautify: Have a great project or idea to improve your neighborhood’s look and feel? Apply for the Neighborhood Landscape Enhancement Grant
   
2. Share Your Voice: Join the Environmental Advisory Board—provide input on City on goings and help shape the programs, resources, and events for residents and the community.
   
3. Happy Housing: Learn about the Affordable Housing programs and resources offered to residents.
   
4. Boosted by Benefits: Learn about low or no cost programs available to residents at the Westy Live Better
   
5. Healthy Living and Eating:
   • Healthy Westminster: Access City programs that help you live a healthy, healthy, and active lifestyle
     
   • Nourish Colorado: Works to reshape the food system by shifting the food supply chain into a true food value chain. 
     
6. Explore The City: 
   • Protect the Past: Learn about Westminster’s unique history and learn about the City’s Historic Preservation Program that was established to protect local historic landmarks.
     
   • Paint the Urban Canvas: The City’s Public Art Program  maintains over 100 ore than 100 individual works of art contribute to the overall program, ranging from larger-than-life cast bronzes to kinetic "wind sculpture"!