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WHEREAS, Estes Park recognizes the importance
of protecting and preserving our natural
resources and adopting conscientious habits that
will bring about a cleaner, safer, and more
sustainable environment; and
WHEREAS, Estes Park Recycles Day provides Estes
Valley locals an opportunity to recycle electronics,
which, by law, may not be deposited into landfills or
single stream recycling bins in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, for security purposes, to shred
papers containing personal and financial information
before recycling them; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Estes Park Recycles Day collection
includes electronics, scrap metal, and document shredding
to further extend recycling opportunities for our residents
and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the collection of recyclable goods has been extended to
include bicycles, bicycle tires and tubes, crutches, walkers and
wheelchairs; and
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity for businesses and residents to
properly dispose of "hard to recycle" material at the annual Estes Park
Recycles Day; and
WHEREAS, to improve sustainability, promote good disposal habits, and provide
multiple benefits to our citizens and our businesses, the League of Women
Voters Community Recycling Committee, the Rotary Club of Estes, and the
Town of Estes Park have organized a multi-purpose recycling activity on
August 8th, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, t^iat the Mayor and the Trustees of the
Town of Estes Park do hereby proclaim August 8, 2026, as
ESTES PARK RECTCLES DAY
And enthusiastically call upon the citizens of Estes Park to bring their "hard to recycle"
disposables and join everyone else at the Town ofEstes Park Event Center from 9:00
a.m. to noon to celebrate Estes Park Recycles Day by recycling.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused this seal to be
affixed.
Gary Hall, Mayor
Attest:
July 28, 2026