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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.
- 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 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:
- Tree and limb recycling
- Christmas tree recycling
- Nature EdVentures programs
- Rain sensor rebates
- Renew the Ranch parks and open space clean-up events
- Arbor Day tree planting volunteer activities
- Water Wise Guide - Centennial Water & Sanitation District