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Douglas County Emergency Management officials have scheduled a prescribed burn at Spruce Meadows starting at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 12. Smoke will be visible in the Larkspur, Perry Park and surrounding areas; please do not call 911. Learn more about prescribed fire and today’s burn.

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Fall Leaf Collection Program

Fall leaf drop off dates, Saturdays ONLY: Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15

As the seasons change, so do your yardwork needs. You can now keep leaves out of the landfill by taking them to Douglas County’s new Fall Leaf Collection site, open Saturdays in November from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  through Nov. 16 at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock.

Leaves, slash, and green yard waste like grass clippings will be accepted at the County’s slash-mulch site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. Then, only leaves will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Nov. 8, and Nov. 15.

In case of inclement weather, please call 303-548-7810 to ensure that the site will be open as scheduled.

Additional Community Resources

Nov. 8 - Castle Pines Leaf and Pumpkin Composting

Open to Castle Pines residents, this free event is a great way to get rid of your leaves and pumpkins. Leaves will also be used by local farms as a soil amendment. Learn more by following the link.

Castle Pines

Nov. 15 - Highlands Ranch Yard Waste Composting

Open to Highlands Ranch residents, this free event is a great way to get rid of your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, pine cones and small tree limbs. Learn more by following the link.

Highlands Ranch

Here are a few tips for a smooth drop-off:

Yard waste and leaves are professionally composted. Slash is turned into free mulch for resident pickup. Thank you for utilizing this service to keep leaves and other yard waste out of landfills and the stormwater system.

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Related Programs

Slash-Mulch

The Slash-Mulch and Green Yard Waste site, located in Castle Rock, is open for Douglas County residents on Saturdays from April through October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Green Yard Waste

Green Yard Waste will be accepted Saturdays from April through October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.