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Colorado Updates:

Denver'swaste collection team will not gather compost during the week commencing August 25, due to staff members working a reduced work schedule with a scheduled furlough day on Friday.

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In a recent development, the city of Denver has announced changes to its compost pickup schedule due to citywide furloughs. According to a news release from the city's Solid Waste Management Division, the compost pickup will not occur during the week of Aug. 25.

The furlough day for city staff is on Friday, as stated in the news release. City crews will work a shortened week due to the furloughs, which may affect other city services beyond compost pickup. The city has not specified a date for the resumption of normal city operations due to the furloughs.

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The city officials have announced the changes in the compost pickup schedule, with the pickup set to be resumed after the week of Aug. 25, although the exact date remains unspecified. The Denver Department of Public Works and the Denver Solid Waste Management division are responsible for compost collection.

It is important to note that the details provided are preliminary and subject to change. The citywide furloughs have resulted in a delay in the compost pickup schedule for Denver residents. The city hopes to return to normal operations as soon as possible.

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