 Ready to move in? Before you sign, take care of your health and your pocket book by asking these questions: - If you are paying utilities, what is the estimated cost of utilities each month? How about in winter when heating costs are higher? Often times, you can call the utility to find out these costs if the landlord doesn't know.
- Who arranges for and pays for maintenance and repairs? If it is the landlord, how long does the repair process usually take?
- What are policies on visitors, pets, and subletting?
- Has the landlord ever done a radon test, and if so, what were the results? If any results came back at 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L) or greater, a retest and mitigation should have been done. If it wasn't done, occupants are at risk for increased chances of lung cancer.
- How long ago was the furnace, gas stove, or other combustion appliance tested for gas leaks? 80% of homes weatherized by 4CORE had health and safety issues, usually related to ...
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City of Durango Making a Few More Changes
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 At the Recycling Center (710 Tech Center Dr.):
- Only single stream recycling and cardboard will be collected. Glass can be dropped off, but must be separated from other recyclables.
- The Recycling Center will be open for drop offs from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday-Saturday.
- There is a $1 charge for up to 60 gallons of material; commercial quantities of recyclable material will be accepted for $2 per cubic yard.
- Batteries and electronics may be dropped off on Saturdays. There is a two pound minimum for batteries at $0.50 per pound. Electronic recycling fees remain the same.
At the current public drop-offs (behind the north City Market, at the Fort Lewis Physical Plant and behind Wagon Wheel liquors):
- Glass only will be accepted. Glass recycling is at no cost at these locations.
These changes will create a more efficient, cost-effective recycling program. Call 970-375-5004 or visit City of Durango online.
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Parade of Homes Features ENERGY STAR Homes
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Coming your way September 27-29th
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 The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is gearing up for the annual Durango Area Parade of Homes. Check out the following homes on the tour, which have certified sustainable features:
#1: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders:
- ENERGY STAR Certified - Home Energy Rating System (HERS) of 43
- Earned EPA Indoor Air Quality Certification
- ENERGY STAR Certified
- Targeted HERS rating of 68
- National Green Building Standard Certified - Bronze Level
- High efficiency heating and air conditioning
- ENERGY STAR Windows
- Net Zero Energy House (No utility bills)
- ENERGY STAR, HERS Rating - 7
- Ground Source (Geothermal) Heating and Cooling
- Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water Systems
- ENERGY STAR Certified
- 95% Plus Efficient Heating System
- Earned EPA Indoor Air Quality Certification
- ENERGY STAR Certified
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Thank you Local Funding Partners!
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