Water Conservation

•  Look for the EPA Water Sense label to choose quality, water-efficient products.
•  If you have receipts from installing these EPA Water Sense devices, your effort could be rewarded.
• Consider investing in rain barrels to harvest rain water and conserve water. Visit our Water Department page for more information or visit the Colorado Division of Water Resources website. 
  
•  For more information about our new  water conservation rebate, contact Water Billing at 719-884-8037 or visit the Water Rebate and Conservation Page.
• For additional information about WaterSense please visit https://www.epa.gov/watersense/about-watersense. 

Landscaping and Gardening 

• Compost is a valuable soil conditioner that gradually releases nutrients into your lawn and garden. The use of compost not only decreases the amount of fertilizer you need to apply, it retains moisture in the soil and thus helps you conserve water.
• Consider investing in rain barrels to harvest rain water and conserve water. Visit our water page for more information or visit the Colorado Division of Water Resources website. 
  
• The Town of Monument has a Town Gardener on staff. If you have any questions concerning Landscaping and Gardening,  contact the Town Gardener at 719-884-8026.

• This is a FREE service for households in El Paso and Teller Counties. A donation of non-perishable food items, for the Care & Share food bank, is encouraged.
• Located at 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO (Between Constitution Ave. and North Carefree Circle, just West of Marksheffel Road.)
• Contact (719) 520-7878 with questions. 
• Hours of Operation:
  
  • Monday to Friday,  7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Second Saturday of each Month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (except holidays). 
  For a list of accepted materials, please visit the County's website. 

Household Chemicals

•  Many commonly used household products can be hazardous to our environment, people, and pets.
•  Try to select biodegradable cleaners instead.

Medication and Personal Care Products

•  Don’t Flush It!
•  Drugs and personal care products should NEVER go down the drain, sink, or toilet.
•  Instead, pour the medication into a sealable plastic bag. If medication is solid, crush it or add water to dissolve. Add kitty litter, sawdust, or coffee grounds to the plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag and dispose in the trash along with personal care products.
•  Or, the Town has a Med Return Drug Collection Unit for dropping off old medications, this bin is located in the front office of the Monument Police Department.

Water Rebates

Program Rules and Qualifications:

• Town of Monument water customers only; 
• Town of Monument customer account must be current.  If account is past due, application will be denied;
• Qualification checklist must be completed to receive rebate;
• Receipt must be submitted with application;
• Rebate will be denied if application is incomplete and/or receipt is not included;
• New product purchase between 1/1/17-12/31/17;
• Total of all rebates per account is limited to $150.00
  • Rebate of $50.00/barrel for up to two seal-able rain barrels (visit the water page for more information)
  • Rebate of $50.00 for a WaterSense toilet – one per account
  • Rebate of $100.00 for a WaterSense certified smart irrigation controller – one per account;

• Rebate cannot exceed the purchase price;
• Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and subject to the availability of funds;
• Rebate will be credited to your water account;
• Rain barrels, Toilet and/or irrigation controller must be installed at the Town of Monument service address;
• Town of Monument reserves the right to verify installation of rebate item.  If item was not installed, rebate will be denied;
• All requirements of this program are subject to change at any time.