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UPDATE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024:  Colorado Waste Connections is now requiring homeowners change their recycling bins/tubs from open containers to a 96 gallon closed containers with lid.  All trash and recycling must be in these bins or the trash and recycling will not be picked up.  Colorado Waste Connections is now using a one-man operated truck and will be used to lift the bins.  Colorado Connections is requiring our community to use the 96-gallon trash and recycle bins. Therefore, Westwind will be sending out e-mail blast and letters via regular mail regarding this requirement and will be requesting from you the number of bins you need as Colorado Waste Connections has agreed to provide the 96-gallon trash and recycle bins for free.  If you have a green 96-gallon trash bin  you then only need to request a recycle bin.  If you have a 96-gallon recycle bin, you do not need to order a new bin.

 

In addition, Colorado Waste Connections will no longer pick up any lawn/yard items including any  twigs/tree branch bundles.  These items must go into the trash can or you will need to call to set up a special pickup (or you can find out where you can take the twigs/branches to a county tree collection facility).  You will be charged a fee for the pickup.  

Westwind will be sending out an e-mail blast with the Waste Connections will not pick any large items left out by the trash bins.  You must call to set up a special pickup or you can take your item(s) to any thrift store in the area.  You will be charged a fee for the pickup.

 

Please call Waste Connections customer service phone number is 800-457-1379.

 

If any large items are left in the street, the board is considering sending violation letters to everyone within the common area pod for pickup the large item.  This could result in fines to the homeowners in the cul-de-sac for not complying with the new trash requirements.  

 

If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management.  

 

LARGE ITEM(S) PICKUP AND DONATION RESOURCES
 
 

Waste Connections 800-457-1379 wasteconnections.com	Call to set up special pickup Fee will apply (responsibility of owner) Mark your item(s) with your address and indicate the date it will be picked up
Vietnam Veterans of America 888-518-VETS VVA.org Click on Donate	Schedule a pickup Place your item in front of your front door or garage with a note for date of pickup
Habitat for Humanity Re-store 303-421-5300 habitatmetrodenver.org/restore/donate	Donation drop off or pickup Review what is accepted Schedule a pickup (free with stipulations
Goodwill 161 West County Line Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-738-2152 Goodwillcolorado.org	Go to website for donation pickup Can drop off at Thrift Retail Store
ARC Thrift Store 7450 S. University Blvd Littleton, CO 720-728-6390 Large Furniture Pickup only: 303-238-5263	Free furniture pickup for large furniture only Schedule online by requesting pickup Review list of unacceptable items
The Salvation Army 800-728-7825 SATRUCK.org/donate/choose	Call the number - pickup may not be available Ask for drop-off location