Cleaning Up Small Spills
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Report A Spill
How to report a spill![blue button that says service works, submit a request](/showpublishedimage-29618)
Spills may compromise the safety of our community members and the environment. Some examples of spills that should be immediately reported include (but are not limited to):
- Dangerous roadway debris
- Improper disposal of paint or other hazardous materials
- Chemical dumping
- Accidental spills
- Fluid leaks from vehicles
- Landscaping materials uncontained in the roadway
You can report spills online via a ServiceWorks request. Click on "Stormwater or Drainage" and select "Report a Spill" from the drop-down menu. You can also contact the Customer Service Center at 303-651-8416 (Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Outside of normal business hours, you can contact Police Services at 303-651-8501.
Please do not compromise your own safety while observing and reporting a spill. Maintain a safe distance from hazardous materials. In case of emergency, dial 911.
Avoid small spills
- Store chemicals in a dry area that is protected from rain. Inspect containers for damage and to ensure leak resistance. Use an additional container if necessary.
- Keep all container lids closed.
- Don’t leave chemicals unattended while in use.
- Clean up spills immediately and use gloves and eye protection as needed.
- Dispose of cleanup materials properly.
Clean up small spills
- Be prepared for spills by keeping cleanup materials on hand.
- Do not wash any spills with water.
- Dry wipe liquid spills or use an absorbent (like kitty litter) to sop up liquids. Then, collect for proper disposal.
- Sweep up dry material spills and collect for proper disposal.
- Try to contain spills to protect any floor drains and the stormwater drainage system.
- If soil is contaminated by a spill, remove the soil and dispose of it properly.
Unsure of how to dispose of a certain material? Ask our online Waste Wizard, or learn more about disposing of household hazardous waste.
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