It takes the whole community to help keep Aurora clean. If every person, every business and every organization got involved, it would make a world of difference in beautifying the whole city.
Benefits of a clean city:
- Improves the city's image
- Helps prevent disease
- Preserves the environment
- Protects our waterways
- Attracts business
- Makes every neighborhood a better place to live
We are here to help. Take a look at the resources available to find out better ways to dispose of your garbage. Get inspired by what others are doing in the community to help keep Aurora clean, and start your own project in your own neighborhood. Together, we can make an impact.
Clean
Aurora Cleanup Days
The city of Aurora is offering two days in 2019, Oct. 19 and 26, for
residents to dispose of large household waste for free at mobile
compactors, as room is available.
Landfill Coupon Program
The city of Aurora offers a coupon program to offset a portion of the cost of a trip to the Denver-Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill. Coupons were available to Aurora residents on a first-come, first-served basis, and as of May 3, 2019, all landfill coupons have been distributed.
High Line Canal Cleanup
Conserve
Aurora Water rebates: Including high-efficiency toilet rebates, Xeriscape rebates and irrigation efficiency audits/rebates
Water conservation classes: Including Xeriscaping, home water assessment, vegetable gardens and more
Youth water education: Including quarterly newsletter, classroom presentations, curriculum, field trips and more
Water Tips & Tools
Fun Resources
Aurora Public Schools Green Stars Program Dashboard: Provides an interactive snapshot of how conservation and recycling efforts at Aurora schools are paying off in terms of electricity and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling promotion (Learn more about the Green Stars Program)
EPA Environmental Games: From the Environmental Protection Agency, enjoy fun ways to learn about recycling, conservation and protecting the environment