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Posted on August 21, 2026 11:45 AM by Admin
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The Board of Directors held its first working session on the 2027 Budget on August 17, 2026. Preliminary numbers were established. A second working session will be scheduled during the first part of September 2026. Additional work session is scheduled for October 12, 2026, 1:30 pm at the Douglas County Library, Highlands Ranch.
Posted on January 8, 2026 2:00 PM by Admin
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Waste Connections has provided updated Single-Stream Recycling Guidelines for 2026, outlining what materials are accepted for recycling. These guidelines apply to all VHRS households and are available in both English and Spanish
Recycling Guidelines 2026.
Single-stream recycling means no sorting is required—all accepted recyclable materials may be placed together in your recycling bin.
✔️ Accepted Recycling Materials (Highlights)
Recyclable items must be empty, clean, and placed loose in the bin:
- Paper and cardboard (flatten boxes)
- Newspapers, magazines, mail, and paperboard
- #1–7 plastic bottles, tubs, and screw-top jars (no lids)
- Glass bottles and jars (no lids)
- Aluminum and steel cans (do not crush)
- Clean, balled aluminum foil (2” or larger)
- Empty aerosol cans (no caps)
???? Common Contamination Issues (Very Important)
To avoid missed service, please do not place the following items in your recycling bin:
❌ Pizza boxes or food-soiled cardboard
❌ Unwashed food or beverage containers
❌ Plastic bags (including bags filled with recyclables)
❌ Plastic lids, caps, or tops
❌ Paper or cardboard take-out food containers
❌ Shredded paper
❌ Styrofoam®, waxed paper, or waxed cardboard
❌ Unwashed food or beverage containers
❌ Plastic bags (including bags filled with recyclables)
❌ Plastic lids, caps, or tops
❌ Paper or cardboard take-out food containers
❌ Shredded paper
❌ Styrofoam®, waxed paper, or waxed cardboard
Important: If recyclables are placed inside a plastic bag, the entire bag will be treated as trash and will not be recycled.
⚠️ What Happens if a Bin Is Contaminated?
If Waste Connections identifies contaminated recyclables before dumping the bin, the container may be:
⚠️ What Happens if a Bin Is Contaminated?
If Waste Connections identifies contaminated recyclables before dumping the bin, the container may be:
- Left behind
- Tagged as contaminated
- Collected as trash the following week instead of recycling
- This helps protect recycling equipment and ensures materials can be properly processed.
Proper Bin Use
- Do not overfill or overstuff your recycling bin
- All recyclables must fit inside the bin with the lid closed
- Drivers are instructed not to collect items left outside the bin
Additional Resources
For a full list of acceptable and non-acceptable materials, including visual guides in English and Spanish, homeowners are encouraged to review the official Waste Connections Recycling Guidelines 2026
Posted on November 21, 2025 11:00 AM by Admin
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General
The Villages Monthly Homeowner Assessment for 2026 is $188 a month. This amount was ratified at the November 2025 Budget Ratification meeting.
Westwind has sent out the appropriate notification letter and payment instructions to all homeowners.
Any questions, please contact Westwind Management Client Services at 730-6509-6054 or via email at villagesHRS@westwindmanagement.com
Posted on September 25, 2025 5:00 PM by Admin
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General
The Board is pleased to share that Westwind has created two new non-emergency work order forms within the Owner’s Portal. These forms are designed to make it easier for you to report issues and will also help Westwind track and manage requests more efficiently for the Board’s review.
The two new web-based forms are:
- Landscaping Matters
- Fence Repairs
You can complete and submit the forms directly online. If you prefer, you may also download the form, fill it out by hand, and return it to Westwind by email with a photo, or by mailing it to their office.
How to Access the Forms
Log into the Owner’s Portal and click on the Work Order tab. You will see three options:
General Work Order (Emergency Use Only)
Use this for urgent or emergency issues, such as sprinkler leaks, broken tree branches blocking sidewalks/driveways, fallen trees on rooftops or damaging structures, storm debris, broken lamp posts, or other urgent common-area matters.
Use this for urgent or emergency issues, such as sprinkler leaks, broken tree branches blocking sidewalks/driveways, fallen trees on rooftops or damaging structures, storm debris, broken lamp posts, or other urgent common-area matters.
Landscaping Matters (Non-Emergency)
For common area landscaping needs (including front yards).
- Do not use it for storm-related matters or emergency items (use General Work Order instead).
- Provide a detailed description and location.
- Photos are required (requests without photos will not be reviewed).
- You can upload documents and photos.
- Drop-down menu options include:
- Turf/Sod damage from snow removal
- Remove dead shrubs/plants]
- Remove dead tree
- Trim/prune broken or dead tree branches
- Remove and replace tree (may be replanted or replaced with alternate materials such as ColoradoScape, as determined by the Board and contractor)
- Tree sapling removal
- Other (mulch, groundcover, ornamental grasses, etc.)
Fence Repair (Non-Emergency)
For routine fence repair or maintenance (not storm or emergency damage).
For routine fence repair or maintenance (not storm or emergency damage).
- Provide a detailed description and location.
- Photos are required (requests without photos will not be reviewed).
- You can upload documents and photos.
- Drop-down menu options include:
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- Repair/replace loose or damaged pickets
- Gate repair
- Fence leaning
- Replace or repair fence post Repair or replace top rails
- Repair or replace top rails
- Other
We hope these new forms make the process smoother for everyone. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Westwind.
Posted on March 25, 2025 11:48 AM by Admin
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Dear Community Members, the Board of Directors are pleased to announce that VHRS has developed a Trades/Vendors/Service Contractors Resource Listing for homeowners, which is now available. The listing is attached below.
This resource guide was created based on recommendations from community members to assist homeowners in finding reputable trades, vendors, and service contractors. Please note that VHRS does not endorse or guarantee the services of any listed providers. Homeowners are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before hiring any contractor.
If you have a trade, vendor, or service contractor you would like to recommend for inclusion in the listing, please contact Westwind Management to request an update. The revised list will be posted on the Subassociation's website as updates are made.
Posted on January 1, 2025 12:10 PM by Admin
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Effective January 1, 2025 Parking Enforcement begins.
Common Area Driveways:
Parking (or charging an electric vehicle) in these driveways is strictly prohibited. These areas must remain clear for emergency vehicles.
Parking (or charging an electric vehicle) in these driveways is strictly prohibited. These areas must remain clear for emergency vehicles.
Emergency Tows: Vehicles parked in these driveways may be towed immediately without notice.
Towing Costs: All expenses are the responsibility of the vehicle owner.'
Compliance Change effective 6/13/2025:
Pursuant to the Villages at Highlands Ranch Rules, vehicles parked in cul-de-sacs will be considered parked in emergency access lanes and are subject to immediate towing—regardless of the time of day.
This includes any vehicle not actively being loaded or unloaded. Please ensure that vendors working at your home also comply. Vendors should promptly unload tools or materials, move their vehicles to the street, and only return to the cul-de-sac when ready to reload at the conclusion of their work.
Effective September 1, 2026, the Board has implemented a new violation letter which states residents, guests, tenants or other occupants are required to remove the vehicle from the Common Area Driveway/Fire Lane within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the violation notice and to comply with the Subassociation’s parking restrictions thereafter.
No fine will be imposed as a result of this initial notice if the vehicle is removed within the required seventy-two (72) hour period. However, if the vehicle is not removed within that period, or if you, a family member, guest, tenant, or other occupant of your residence park a vehicle in a Common Area Driveway/Fire Lane again after the seventy-two (72) hour period has expired, the Subassociation may impose the applicable fine pursuant to the Subassociation’s Fine Schedule as noted below. Any subsequent parking violation will be considered a recurrence of this violation and will not require another seventy-two (72) hour warning period before a fine may be imposed.
Fines for Discrete Violations Fine Amount
Initial Notice $0
First Subsequent Violation $500
Second Subsequent Violation $750
Third and all Subsequent Violations $1,000
If the vehicle is not removed within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of this notice, or if the parking violation recurs thereafter, the Subassociation may refer the matter to legal counsel for enforcement.
Guest Parking Redesignation
The Board has eliminated guest parking designations. These spaces are now available as additional community parking. The Board and Westwind will continue monitoring for unused or abandoned vehicles in off-street parking areas.
The Board has eliminated guest parking designations. These spaces are now available as additional community parking. The Board and Westwind will continue monitoring for unused or abandoned vehicles in off-street parking areas.
Off-Street Parking Rules
Off-street parking is not for long-term storage or abandoned vehicles.
Prohibited: Vehicles that are unused, abandoned, or have expired plates may not be stored in off-street parking.
Off-street parking is not for long-term storage or abandoned vehicles.
Prohibited: Vehicles that are unused, abandoned, or have expired plates may not be stored in off-street parking.
Requirement: These vehicles must be parked on the street or in a garage.
Monitoring and Enforcement:
Rocky Mountain Monitoring will issue citations for vehicles parked in off-street areas for more than two weeks.
Rocky Mountain Monitoring will issue citations for vehicles parked in off-street areas for more than two weeks.
After two citations, a 48-hour notice will be given to move the vehicle. Failure to comply will result in towing.
Towing Costs: All expenses are the responsibility of the vehicle owner.
Thank you for your attention to these updated parking policies. Compliance is essential to maintaining a safe and accessible community for all residents.
Posted on October 9, 2024 4:00 PM by Admin
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General
Please be considerate and pickup your dog waste from the common areas (sidewalks, grass areas) instead of leaving it.
As part of our commitment to a well-kept and inviting neighborhood, VHRS has provided dog waste stations equipped with bags and receptacles for convenient disposal during your walks. We genuinely appreciate everyone’s efforts to utilize these stations responsibly and keep our community looking its best.
Please remember that these bags are offered as a thoughtful convenience, intended for those moments when your supply is momentarily overlooked—not as a full replacement for bringing your own. Excessive reliance on these complimentary bags could lead the Board to reconsider their continued availability.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all.
Posted on April 10, 2024 11:47 AM by Admin
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General
Following is a link to Westwind's Memo regarding replacement requirements for homeowners for the roof, windows and paint schemes. This memo is meant to share with contractors and insurance companies as needed.
If any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group, LLC.
Posted on March 28, 2024 10:55 AM by Admin
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General
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. Please call Waste Connections customer service phone number is 800-457-1379.
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.
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.
LARGE ITEM(S) PICKUP AND DONATION RESOURCES
Colorado Waste Connections has informed us that they will no longer pick up any large items without scheduling for a special pickup (fee applies). This includes, but is not limited to, couches, dressers, desks, BBQ equipment, chairs, tables, mattresses, bed frames, bookcases, small appliances, kitchenware, and yard waste, including twigs and tree branch bundles. These items must be placed in the trash can, or you will need to call to set up a special pickup. Alternatively, you can take twigs and branches to a county tree collection facility.
It is the responsibility of each community member to ensure our community area is kept clean and free of large items that may sit in the same spot for days on trash day. Please help us keep our community clean and presentable.
To assist community members with the disposal of large items, below is a list of suggested organizations where you can call for pickup or donate your unwanted items.
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Waste Connections
800-457-1379
wasteconnections.com
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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
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Vietnam Veterans of America
888-518-VETS
VVA.org
Click on Donate
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Schedule a pickup
Place your item in front of your front door or garage with a note for date of pickup
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Habitat for Humanity Re-store
303-421-5300
habitatmetrodenver.org/restore/donate
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Donation drop off or pickup
Review what is accepted
Schedule a pickup (free with stipulations
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Goodwill
161 West County Line Road
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-738-2152
Goodwillcolorado.org
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Go to website for donation pickup
Can drop off at Thrift Retail Store
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ARC Thrift Store
7450 S. University Blvd
Littleton, CO
720-728-6390
Large Furniture Pickup only: 303-238-5263
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Free furniture pickup for large furniture only
Schedule online by requesting pickup
Review list of unacceptable items
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The Salvation Army
800-728-7825
SATRUCK.org/donate/choose
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Call the number - pickup may not be available
Ask for drop-off location
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Posted on March 16, 2024 12:00 AM by Admin
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General
Thinking of staining your inside fence or the inside of your fence this fall?
Here is the stain color from Sherman Williams (SW)
Saddle Brown
Semi-solid
Semi-solid
The 2026 Paint Colors for the Villages are now available. The board changed the paint colors for the Villages
A book of the new color schemes are now available at the Sherwin Williams Store, Castillo Way and Sgt John-Stiles (by the Target) and on the Sherwin-Williams Website: www.sherwin-williams.com. Click on Homeowners, color, find explore colors, Homeowners Association Color Archive, select state (CO), City (Highlands Ranch), HOA Community (Villages at Highlands Ranch Subassociation, Inc.)
Please note, the actual paint color scheme may look different when the house is actually painted. The Paint Committee highly recommends you conduct a paint test on the back or side of your house to determine what the actual paint color will look like on your home.
Posted on September 15, 2023 12:00 AM by Admin
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General
The revised/updated rules and regulations handbook adopted by the Board in June 2026 has been emailed to all residents and tenants. If you rent your home, please share the updated rules and handbook with your tenant. You can access the handbook and download a copy on our website.
Here is also a quick Reference Page and links for you to access as a community member. This sheet has been updated to reflect recent changes.
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