Most of us love professional fireworks shows, but when our neighbors and others set off illegal fireworks, we don’t feel the love. For those with PTSD or nervous pets, fireworks are an assault on the senses. And with all of us especially skittish about fires, law enforcement understands your concerns. However, they don’t want concerned citizens tying up 911 and delaying responses to true emergencies. That’s why many municipalities and counties are offering alternative ways (including dedicated hotlines and non-emergency dispatch lines) to report illegal fireworks this year. [Read more…] about How To Report Illegal Fireworks In Denver and Beyond
Services
Where To Find Cheap(er) Gas Prices In Denver-Boulder Before Filling Up
Looking for the cheap gas prices in and around Denver — and who isn’t these days? Fill your tank without totally emptying your wallet. Gas Buddy helps drivers find the cheapest fuel prices across the U.S. The service has a nifty feature allowing MHOTC to bring you (in real-time!) the current Top 10 lowest gasoline prices in the Denver metro area.
[Read more…] about Where To Find Cheap(er) Gas Prices In Denver-Boulder Before Filling Up
Best Places To Recycle Electronics & Paint For Free Or Cheap
As most of us living in the Denver area are aware, electronics are prohibited from being dropped off in a normal trash can, due to hazardous materials. It’s a real no-no. The same goes for paint. It can be a real hassle to dispose of these items, especially if you want them gone now, rather than waiting for a neighborhood recycling event. That said, a growing number of Colorado businesses and counties that recycle electronics or paint year-round for free or a small charge.
We’ve compiled a list of places and companies that will either pick-up or let you drop-off your stuff throughout the year. If you know of others we have missed, be sure to send an email to news@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get it added to the list. [Read more…] about Best Places To Recycle Electronics & Paint For Free Or Cheap
Free Tasty Food For Denver Kids This Summer June 9 to August 15. No ID Required – Just Show Up & Eat!
Starting Monday, June 9, Tasty Food will kick off its FREE summer meal program, running through Friday, August 15. The program is open to all youth ages 3 to 18, with no registration or ID required. With more than 21 open sites (including two outdoor swimming pools) youth can choose from multiple convenient locations throughout the City and County of Denver. [Read more…] about Free Tasty Food For Denver Kids This Summer June 9 to August 15. No ID Required – Just Show Up & Eat!
Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch
If you’ve ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, there’s a new option in Highlands Ranch that might be just what you’re looking for. Link On Demand, a FREE, on-demand transportation service is now officially serving Highlands Ranch. The service has been operating in Lone Tree for some time. [Read more…] about Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch
Free Summer Shuttle to Boulder’s Chautauqua Park
To say that parking at Boulder’s popular Chautauqua is limited does not even begin to describe the challenges in finding a space. To solve the problem, the city operates the FREE Park-to-Park shuttle between downtown Boulder and Chautauqua Park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays all summer long. It runs every 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Free Summer Shuttle to Boulder’s Chautauqua Park
How To Get Food from Local Restaurants, Bakeries and Cafés at Discounted Price — Even Whole Foods Market!
Did you know it’s estimated that one-third of all food around the world goes to waste? Every day, unsold food from your favorite restaurants, grocery stores and cafés is thrown away simply because it wasn’t sold in time — even though it’s still good and tasty. And now there’s an opportunity to be part of the solution right here in Denver and Boulder, thanks to Too Good To Go. [Read more…] about How To Get Food from Local Restaurants, Bakeries and Cafés at Discounted Price — Even Whole Foods Market!
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
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
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
This article contains affiliate links. When you click on them and make a purchase, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read full disclosure here.
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