The Croke Reservoir Nature Area, located off of Huron Street north of Naiad Drive, provides a perfect arena for fishing, a leisurely stroll, or just a place to sit and relax. The eastern shore recently went through a major construction project to enhance the amenities and accessibility.
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Recycling – Paper, Aluminum, Plastic, & Glass
The city of Northglenn is focused on the environment. We have programs designed to keep our planet healthy and to encourage residents to recycle on a regular basis.
The city has two recycling centers. One is located behind City Hall at 11701 Community Center Drive. The other is located in the northwest parking lot at Northwest Open Space Park off of Ranch Drive and Pecos Street.
At these recycling centers, residents can recycle a variety of items including newspapers, phone books, aluminum and steel cans, any color of glass container and No. 1 through 8 plastic containers. The number should be located on the bottom of the plastic container, inside a recycling symbol.
All containers and cans deposited at the center must be empty and have the lids removed. Newspapers, containers or cans should be deposited without plastic bags, paper bags or boxes. Separate waste containers are provided at each site to dispose of empty plastic and paper bags.
- | | Green Waste Recycling
The Green Waste Recycling Center (formerly Tree Branch Recycling Center) is located at the Maintenance and Operations Facility, 12301 Claude Court.
The center will now accept ALL kinds of green waste, including grass, sod, leaves, trimmings and, of course, branches.
Single axle trailers only. No commercial vehicles. All loads must be covered. A driver's license and current utility bill are required for proof of residency.
Operations schedule- April 1 - Oct. 31:
Second and fourth Saturday of the month - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Nov. 1 - March 31:
First Saturday of the month - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Every Friday, year round - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Residents can also pick up free mulch from the center (if available) during the above weekend hours.
If you have questions regarding the Green Waste Recycling Center, contact the Operations Division at 303-450-4004.
- | | Recycling Motor Oil
Two buildings, the equipment storage and electro-mechanical building at the Water Treatment Plant and the Fleet Maintenance shop, have been saving the taxpayers money by using EPA-approved furnaces which burn used motor oil.
Maintaining over 250 vehicles and pieces of equipment means accumulating vast amounts of used motor oil. Because of this, the State of Colorado considers Northglenn a waste oil generator. This designation makes the city eligible to burn used motor oil as a heat source.
So in 1999 the city purchased two EPA-approved oil burning furnaces and oil storage tanks. The percentage of heat needs met by these two special furnaces means that they paid for themselves within four years.
The furnaces are capable of burning No. 1 and No. 2 fuel oil, motor oil, automatic transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, and gear oil as long as it is mixed not to exceed 50 SAE. Oils contaminated with antifreeze, gasoline, naphtha, chlorinated cleaning solvents, or oil additives cannot be used.
The Operations Division will collect up to five gallons of used motor oil per week on your regular trash pick-up day. Oil must be placed in clear plastic, one-gallon containers with the resident's address clearly marked on the container. Used milk jugs work well for this purpose. Just set the containers next to your trash bags or container.
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