It might be a good idea to finish up that spring cleaning by going through all those old storage boxes and file cabinets, gather all of your “no-longer important” and/or outdated documents and get them safely shredded. Eaglecrest High School hosts a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon. Documents will be securely shredded by Express Shred.
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Today! Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 26
It’s never a good idea to keep expired or unused medication around the house, but what do you do with them? Well, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. Bring any over-the-counter or prescription medication for proper disposal to any one of the drop-off sites throughout the Front Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about Today! Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 26
Free Shredding Events In Westminster, Superior & Frederick, May 10 & 17
Guardian Storage hosts its FREE semi-annual shredding event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at its Superior location and on Saturday, May 17 at its Westminster and Frederick locations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of paper are accepted. There is a limit of 5 file boxes per person. However, they will shred more than five in the last hour (after 1 p.m.), provided there is room in the shredding truck. [Read more…] about Free Shredding Events In Westminster, Superior & Frederick, May 10 & 17
Get Totally Free Polish & Shine Express Wash at Cobblestone Car Wash — $15 Value
Bargain hunters with a dirty car can really clean up at Cobblestone Car Wash! The popular car wash company is the official sponsor of the both the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. And they’re giving fans a complimentary car wash, so they can be ready for road on those sunny days of spring and summer. However, in Colorado, you never know what the weather will be from one hour to the next! [Read more…] about Get Totally Free Polish & Shine Express Wash at Cobblestone Car Wash — $15 Value
Free Paint & Recycling Event in Highlands Ranch Open To All May 2
Bring your old electronics and paint to a FREE recycling event at St. Andrew United Methodist Church parking lot on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch and donations to help fund Rotary causes will be accepted. This event is open to all, regardless of where you live. [Read more…] about Free Paint & Recycling Event in Highlands Ranch Open To All May 2
Free Paper Shredding + Electronics, Paint & Baby Gear Recycling at The Shops at Northfield April 26
Celebrate Earth Day with The Shops at Northfield by bringing your old documents for shredding and electronics for recycling with FREE and convenient recycling on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive-up mobile units will be in the East parking lot between Off-Broadway and Old Navy. [Read more…] about Free Paper Shredding + Electronics, Paint & Baby Gear Recycling at The Shops at Northfield April 26
Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
USPS Expected to Increase Forever Stamp Rate This Summer
There’s “a little change” happening at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) soon. Even though a price increase may seem minor to some, it’s a change noteworthy to diehard bargain hunters because they know small amounts add up over time. (A penny saved is a penny earned!) Yet again, the USPS is increasing the rate on first-class postage stamp better known as a Forever Stamp. [Read more…] about USPS Expected to Increase Forever Stamp Rate This Summer
Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2025
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Even if you’re expecting a tax refund, this time of year can be, well, taxing on your wallet when it comes to paying for tax preparation services. The good news is that, if you qualify, you can get FREE help filing your return and not spend a dime. Here are some online and in-person programs to investigate: [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2025
Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any old (working) refrigerator or freezer you might own. C’mon you know the one that seemed like a good idea at the time and now just takes up valuable garage or basement space (plus costs you $100 or more in higher electric bills). Xcel will recycle your fridge for FREE. They’ll even pick up the beast at no charge and give you a $50 rebate. [Read more…] about Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service
If your local recycle service can’t keep up with your house cleaning, consider supplementing it with Ridwell. The reuse and recycling service, picks up and finds use for the hard-to-recycle items that are not part of municipal, curbside recycling programs. Subscriptions range between $14 and $24 per month and include a sturdy metal bin for your front porch, reusable cloth bags for sorting materials, and the biweekly pick-up service. [Read more…] about Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service
What to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Scams in Colorado
It’s more important than ever to be on alert for scams. Thanks to AI and other technology, it’s much easier for bad actors to fool even the more diligent consumer. You aren’t crazy for feeling like scammers are attacking from all directions — e-mails, phone calls and texts. But you can fight back. Knowledge is power. The more you know what scammers are doing, the more likely you are to take pause with the next phone call or e-mail you receive that seems “weird”. [Read more…] about What to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Scams in Colorado
Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Assistance League of Denver has a wonderful program called Hospital Equipment Lending Program or HELP. The organization purchases new equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, rolling walkers, commodes, etc. and lend it for FREE to people who are in need after surgery. All they ask is that the equipment be returned when no longer needed. [Read more…] about Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Worried about your car being stolen? There’s a new tool to combat auto thefts. The Denver Police Department (DPD) has a FREE program called DenverTrack. DenverTrack works with any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market devices, and GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices to track stolen vehicles in real time. [Read more…] about Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area
Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.
A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area