April is Earth Month, which makes it the perfect time to fling open the windows, swap sweaters for shorts, and finally face that growing pile of “What do I even do with this?” clutter. The good news: in the Denver metro area, there’s almost always a responsible way to recycle or dispose of tricky items; you just have to know where to look.

Start with the City and County of Denver’s online Recycle, Compost & Trash hub. It’s essentially your command center for curbside guidelines, sorting rules, and reminders about collection schedules. When in doubt, search the item directly: “Denver recycle batteries” or “Denver dispose of paint.” You’ll usually land on an official page outlining next steps.

Got old electronics gathering dust? Denver’s Waste Management division offers “E-Cycle Coupons” for recycling items such as televisions, monitors, and more at a discount through local nonprofit Blue Star Recyclers, which specializes in responsibly recycling e-waste while providing jobs to individuals with disabilities. For bulky appliances like refrigerators or washing machines, Denver also provides appliance collection services by appointment.

So, before you toss it, search it. Denver’s online tools make it surprisingly simple to turn spring cleaning into something a little greener. This Earth Month, declutter with purpose, and let your junk drawer go out in eco-friendly style.