Borough requests that all trees deposited at the Borough Lot be free of any decorations and plastic bags/wraps.
Please note, Borough residents who have purchased an Access Card for the Denver Borough Composting Facility can use their Access Card to enter the facility seven (7) days a week between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to recycle their Christmas Trees.
The Borough will chip and recycle the Christmas trees deposited at the Borough Lot.
Zoning Hearing Board Opportunity:
Starting on January 1, 2026, the Borough of Denver will have an open seat on the three (3) member Denver Borough Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on the following issues: appeals from a decision made by the Zoning Officer; challenges to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map; and requests for Variances and Special Exceptions.
The Zoning Hearing Board meets, as needed, on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. On average, during the past five (5) years, the Zoning Hearing Board has met three (3) times per year to review zoning ordinance appeals and requests.
If you are interested in being considered to be appointed to fill this vacant term on the Zoning Hearing Board, please submit a letter of interest along with a summary of your qualifications to Michael Hession, Borough Manager/Secretary, at 501 Main Street, Denver, PA 17517 or at MHession@denverboro.net.
We wish you peace and joy, and a Merry Christmas!
The Borough of Denver will complete the 2025 Leaf Collection season with a final pick-up of leaves on Monday, December 22, 2025 on the north side of the Borough and on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 on the south side of the Borough. Borough residents shall place all leaves out at the curbline for pickup by Sunday, December 21, 2025. After this date, residents will be required to recycle their leaves either by taking them directly to the Denver Borough Lot or through their contracted trash hauler. If you have any questions concerning this schedule, please contact the Denver Borough Municipal Building at 717-336-2831.
The Denver community is invited to begin the holiday season and the Borough’s 125th Anniversary as the Borough of Denver sponsors the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 7, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building with the official lighting of the tree at 5:00 p.m.
The 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony will have something for everyone including hot dogs, empanadas, pretzels, oranges, Holiday Treat Bags, crafts, story time in front of the tree, and of course, Santa Claus! Don't forget your non-perishable food item for Peter's Porch Food Bank!
The 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony will have something for everyone including hot dogs, cocoa, empanadas, Holiday Treat Bags, crafts, story time in front of the tree, and of course, Santa Claus!
Leaf collection today, Wednesday 10/29, due to rain forecasted for Thursday 10/30!
