The Metro District Green Page

The Highlands Ranch Metro District is committed to fostering and promoting responsible environmental stewardship in the community.

What We’re Doing to Conserve Resources

• Our fleet includes two hybrid vehicles.
• A no idle policy requires staff to turn off their vehicles when not being driven.
• All mulch generated by the Forestry section is used in parks and parkway landscaping or given away free to homeowners.
• We are transitioning all community holiday light displays to energy efficient LED lights.
• Sixteen recycle containers are located in high-use parks throughout the community.
• Four waterless urinals are used at Falcon Park and Civic Green Park.
• Solar powered locks and lights are used at park restrooms.
• Organic waste bins placed at three community gardens keep waste out of the landfill.
• A fence replacement program replaces aging parkway fence with new Trex fence made of 50 percent recycled and reclaimed plastic and 50 percent reclaimed wood.
• Reuse water is used to irrigate grass at Redstone Park.
• The Metro District’s watering strategy helps conserve water used for outdoor irrigation.
• Dog waste bag dispensers are made of recycled materials and dispense biodegradeable bags. In addition, the dispensers are serviced by a fleet of hybrid vehicles.

Helping You Go Green

The Metro District hosts a variety of events and programming to promote environmental stewardship in the community. These include:

Our Favorite Green Links

• Metro District’s Environmental Accomplishments
• Water Conservation in Highlands Ranch
• National Arbor Day Foundation
• Center for ReSource Conservation
• Earth Day
• Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlets
• Electronics & Computer Waste

Green Links for Educators

• Nature Explore for Kids
• Earth 911 for teachers
• Drinking Water & Ground Water

Kids’ Pages

• EPA’s Planet Protectors Club for kids
• EPA Student Center
• Recycle City
• Earth 911 for kids