Where to drop off and compost your leaves for free in Denver

How it works: Bring your leaves in a paper bag to drop-off sites during specified dates and times (otherwise it's considered illegal dumping) — and be sure to remove branches and debris.

• Denverites can download a coupon to score a free five-pack of paper leaf bags at participating Ace Hardware Stores.

Weekday Drop Sites: Oct. 10-Dec. 2, from 10am-2pm

• Cherry Creek Transfer Station — 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (this is the only site accepting loose leaves)
• Havana Nursery — 10450 Smith Rd. (enter on Smith Road)
• Central Platte Campus —1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (next to the Denver Animal Shelter)

Weekend Drop Sites: Nov. 4-20, from 10am-2pm

• Bruce Randolph High School — E. 40th Ave. and Steele Street
• Cherry Creek Transfer Station — 7301 E. Jewell Ave.
• Kennedy High School — Newland St. and Brown Place
• Sloan’s Lake Park — 17th Ave. and Sheridan Boulevard.
• Veterans Park — S. Vine Street and E. Iowa Avenue