When most people think of denver, they picture pristine, snow-capped mountain ranges and crisp, clean air. A big part of maintaining that unspoiled image is keeping the city clean by getting recyclables where they need to go. But in 2002, the Denver Recycles program was on the verge of elimination. A series of budget cuts culminated in a city council proposal to axe the program entirely. But public outcry and support from Denver Mayor John Hickenlpoperled to an overhaul of the program instead.
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