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Dead leaf, pumpkin drop-off recycling program opens in Denver

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October 7, 2024

Dead leaf, pumpkin drop-off recycling program opens in Denver

Wondering what to do with your piles of dead leaves and rotting pumpkins this fall? Recycle them with Denver’s annual LeafDrop program.

The LeafDrop program turns those leaves and pumpkins into compost instead of allowing them to end up in the landfill, according to Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

City officials said people can drop off their expired fall vegetation to select collection centers between Monday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 30. The following locations are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

Cherry Creek Transfer Station at 7301 East Jewell Ave.;
Havana Nursery at 10450 Smith Road; and
Central Platte Campus at 1271 West Bayaud Ave..

The Cherry Creek Transfer Station is the only site that accepts loose leaves and hitched trailers, city officials said Monday. Otherwise, leaves should be bagged.

Weekend drop sites will be open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., city officials said. The November weekend locations include:

Cherry Creek Transfer Station at 7301 East Jewell Ave.;
Bruce Randolph High School at East 40th Avenue and Steele Street;
Kennedy High School at Newland Street and Brown Place;
Sloan’s Lake northwest parking lot at West Byron Place and Yates Street; and
Veterans Park at South Vine Street and East Iowa Ave.

When preparing to recycle fall trash, city officials said people should not:

Include branches or other materials in leaf bags;
Use twine or staples to secure paper leaf bags, just roll and crimp them;
Rake or blow leaves into the streets; they can clog storm sewer inlets and street sweepers.

Current city compost customers can put leaves and pumpkins in their compost cart, city officials said.

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Originally Published: October 7, 2024 at 2:56 p.m.

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5 takeaways from the Broncos' 34-18 win over Raiders

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October 7, 2024

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5 takeaways from the Broncos' 34-18 win over Raiders

The Denver Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders with a 34-18 win over their division rivals on Sunday. Here are five quick takeaways from the victory.

1. Pat Surtain is a DPOY candidate: After shutting down top wide receivers in the first four games of the season, PS2 had a game-altering 100-yard pick-six against the Raiders on Sunday to help swing the game. He later grabbed a second interception. Surtain is an early contender for Defensive Player of the Year.

2. Javonte Williams is back: Williams struggled in the team’s first three games, but he’s been solid over the last two weeks. After rushing for 77 yards last week, Williams led the Broncos in carries (13), rushing yards (61), receptions (five) and receiving yards (50) on Sunday. He has emerged as a key part of the team’s offense.

3. Riley Moss is a rising star: Surtain gets the spotlight, understandably so, but Moss has also been brilliant this season. The first-year starter is not only holding up in coverage but excelling in coverage, and he secured his first career interception against the Raiders in Week 5.

4. Bo Nix’s sideline outburst was not a bad thing: After failing to connect with Troy Franklin on a deep pass in the third quarter, Nix was caught on camera in a heated exchange with coach Sean Payton on the sideline. The Broncos scored two more touchdowns after that incident and Payton did not seem bothered by the QB’s fiery outburst. “He works his tail off and I am that way [too],” Payton said. All good between coach and QB.

5. The Broncos might be legit: The two teams that beat Denver this season are a combined 6-4 and the Broncos have now won three straight games, putting the team into the early playoff hunt. With an impressive defense and Nix trending up, Denver suddenly looks like the real deal.

Up next for the Broncos is another home game against a division rival, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.

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PHOTOS: Denver Broncos beat Las Vegas Raiders, 34-18, in NFL Week 5

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October 7, 2024

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PHOTOS: Denver Broncos beat Las Vegas Raiders, 34-18, in NFL Week 5

Denver Broncos Riley Moss (21) runs up the field after making an interception during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Ring of Fame inductee and former Denver Broncos Defensive Back Steve Foley, center, gives a kiss to his granddaughter Whitney Foley, 13, before the Ring of Fame pillar unveiling on the plaza outside Empower Field at Mile at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. Steve Foley, whose number was 43, and Riley Odoms, whose number was 88, were both inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in May 2024. The ceremony took place during the Broncos’ first official reunion for the 1977 team, which made it to Super Bowl XII. At today’s unveiling Foley spoke of his teammates, coaches, and family, and Odoms expressed gratitude for the honor. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Ring of Fame inductee Riley Odoms wears his Hall of Fame ring during the Ring of Fame pillar unveiling on the plaza outside Empower Field at Mile at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. Steve Foley, whose number was 43, and Riley Odoms, whose number was 88, were both inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in May 2024. The ceremony took place during the Broncos’ first official reunion for the 1977 team, which made it to Super Bowl XII. At today’s unveiling Foley spoke of his teammates, coaches, and family, and Odoms expressed gratitude for the honor. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Pat Surtain's 100-yard pick-six turns momentum in Denver

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October 6, 2024

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Pat Surtain's 100-yard pick-six turns momentum in Denver

The Raiders could be up two scores. Instead, Pat Surtain II happened.

With the Raiders leading 10-3 and with a first down at the Denver 5, quarterback Gardner Minshew made a horrible decision. He tried to hit Brock Bowers, and Surtain caught the ball in the end zone and went untouched to the other end zone.

The 100-yard pick-six has tied the game 10-10.

Minshew is 10-of-12 for 116 yards with a touchdown and the pick. He hit Bowers for a 57-yard score.

Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is 4-of-6 for 43 yards.

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