With our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the small things. A rebate check, that bank account you opened to get a free toaster or maybe a security deposit? Check out The Great Colorado Payback. The program is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The website helps you search for unclaimed property including royalties, refunds, rebates, uncashed insurance checks and more. [Read more…] about Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now.
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2023
Ding-dong! Delivery! For friends and family far away at Christmas, getting them their holiday gift to unwrap in time takes a little extra planning. That means you need to pack it and get the package on its merry way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date. Remember, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to ship a package. [Read more…] about Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2023
Totally Free Computer Recycling at Onsite Consulting
Many MHOTC readers ask where they can recycle their computers and other electronics. Here’s a year-round service that is totally FREE. Onsite Consulting has been helping homes and businesses in South Denver for 38 years. They have a year-round electronic recycling drop off at their location in the King Soopers center at Hampden and I-25. As most of us are aware, electronics are prohibited from being dropped off in a normal trash can, due to hazardous materials. It’s a real no-no. [Read more…] about Totally Free Computer Recycling at Onsite Consulting
Today! Show Your True Fandom with Free Tattoo, Thanks to Netflix’s Geeked Week
Fandom is forever! Are you a die-hard fan of a show or movie? How much are you willing to show the world your fandom? How ’bout a FREE tattoo? Netflix is hosting its Geeked Week with lots of fan-focused events. And, right here in Denver, there’s one event that’s only for the truest fans of all — FREE tattoos! [Read more…] about Today! Show Your True Fandom with Free Tattoo, Thanks to Netflix’s Geeked Week
Recycle Your Old Electronics For Free in Douglas County
Do you have old electronics taking up space in your basement or garage? Douglas County is sponsoring a community recycling event (Monday to Friday and one Saturday each month) through December 30 this winter. You can recycle your items for FREE. These will be drive-through events. Staff will unload your items while you remain in your car. This is for DougCo residents ONLY. [Read more…] about Recycle Your Old Electronics For Free in Douglas County
Today Only! Save Up to 65¢ Per Gallon of Gas at Circle K
Gas budget on empty? Hit the brakes and fuel up with big savings at Circle K! The popular convenience store is expanding its first FREE membership program, Inner Circle, to more than 345 locations across Colorado, New Mexico and West Texas. Circle K is celebrating the occasion by offering big savings on fuel. [Read more…] about Today Only! Save Up to 65¢ Per Gallon of Gas at Circle K
DCPA Needs 100+ Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!
If you love the theatre and are feeling generous with your time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect opportunity for you. As the DCPA stages the 2023/24 theatre season, the nonprofit organization is looking for more than 100 volunteers to support its locally produced Theatre Company, Theatre for Young Audiences, Cabaret and Off-Center productions. [Read more…] about DCPA Needs 100+ Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!
Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7
Wouldn’t it be great, if you could talk to a nurse any time you had a question about your child’s health? Of course, there’s no better resource than Children’s Hospital Colorado. The hospital offers a great community resource with its ParentSmart Healthline at 720-777-0123 or call toll free: 1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636). [Read more…] about Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7
MHOTC Alert! Please Read: New Email Scam Going Around About Packages
We don’t normally posts about email scams, but MHOTC seems to be a victim of some serious spoofing. In the past month our inbox has been flooded with hundreds of replies to an email with the subject line “You’ve Got 1 Package Pending For Delivery”. The replies to us range from the curious to the confused to the downright rude and obscene. Bottom line: This is a totally phony SCAM! [Read more…] about MHOTC Alert! Please Read: New Email Scam Going Around About Packages
RTD Lowers Ticket Prices. Kids Under 19 Ride Free. Here’s What You Need To Know
RTD has announced new fares and programs that should make it simpler and cheaper for riders. Most of the changes will take effect in January 2024. However, kids 19 and under will be able to ride for FREE starting in September. (A big cheer for helping students get to school and their parents not having to worry about the fare.) [Read more…] about RTD Lowers Ticket Prices. Kids Under 19 Ride Free. Here’s What You Need To Know
Denver Public Library Extends Hours at 5 Locations
Woo-hoo! The Denver Public Library (DPL) will expand hours at five locations starting Sunday, July 23, 2023. The locations will now be open on Sundays, they will also open earlier on weekday mornings and will add some additional evening hours. Locations include: Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, Sam Gary Branch Library, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, Hadley Branch Library, and Hampden Branch Library. [Read more…] about Denver Public Library Extends Hours at 5 Locations
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
Kids Done With Their Old Mattel or Fisher-Price Toys or Barbies? Recycle Them For Free
Every so often we alert MHOTC readers to a national service we find of interest. Three years ago, toy maker Mattel launched Mattel PlayBack, a FREE toy takeback program that enables families to extend the life of their Mattel toys once they are finished playing with them. The program now accepts Fisher-Price toys, Barbie, MEGA and Matchbox brands. [Read more…] about Kids Done With Their Old Mattel or Fisher-Price Toys or Barbies? Recycle Them For Free
How To Find Free Food & Meals For Kids This Summer
MHOTC is a strong supporter of food pantries and distributing organizations. Every summer, hundreds of community sites across Colorado offer nutritious meals for no cost to children and teenagers, 18 years and younger, at safe and fun locations. FREE, nutritious meals are available to children this summer through the Summer Food Services Program, funded by the federal government. Children or their parents/guardians do not need to feel out any forms. [Read more…] about How To Find Free Food & Meals For Kids This Summer
Where to Donate Large Furniture in Denver
Whether you’re moving or just sprucing up your home, you may occasionally have large furniture pieces that you no longer need or want. It can be frustrating to figure out what to do with these large, and often cumbersome, furnishings — from coffee to dining tables and everything in between. They’re difficult to put in storage and you can’t just leave them with the weekly trash pickup or at a dumpster.
That’s where being charitable can be helpful. Many Denver area thrift and secondhand shops happily accept furniture donations.
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