Community Programs

The Town of Frederick offers many community programs to connect and strengthen relationships with the residents of Frederick.

Holiday Trash Drop-Off Program

Need to get rid of extra holiday trash? The Town’s Holiday Trash Drop-Off Program is here to help. Residents who pay for trash service through their Town of Frederick utility bill can bring additional holiday waste to the Town of Frederick Public Works (7301 Eagle Blvd.), south gate entrance on the following days:

Drop-Off Dates:

  • Monday, December 22
  • Tuesday, December 23
  • Friday, December 26
  • Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31
  • Friday, January 2
  • Monday, January 5 – Friday, January 9

Hours: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm (except December 31, closing at Noon)

How It Works:

  • Check in with a staff member at the gate; they will verify your ID and direct you to the proper area.
  • Discard your trash in the designated dumpsters.
  • Staff cannot assist with unloading.

Accepted Items: Wrapping paper, ribbons, gift bags, holiday cards, packaging materials, disposable plates and cutlery, artificial Christmas trees, holiday lights, and food waste. This program is an exclusive benefit for Frederick residents. We appreciate your participation in keeping our community clean and organized during the holiday season!

Holiday Tree Recycling

Don’t forget to dispose of your live tree properly during the holiday season! Starting Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 30, 2026, you can drop off your tree at 602 Maple Street inside the fenced area on the southeast corner of Eighth Street and Maple Avenue, near the entrance to Centennial Park (630 8th Street). Please place trees behind the secured area—no trees on the sidewalk or outside the fence. Remember, live trees only! Please remove all plastic bags, tree stands, decorations, and lights! 

Block Party Permit

Get out and enjoy the community with your neighbors by having a block party! The Town has a simple process for requesting a permit and barricades for your event. Block parties are for neighbors on a block and not intended for private parties or advertised public events.

Calendar Photo Contest

The "Built on What Matters" Calendar needs your photos! Each year, the Town runs a contest for pictures of Frederick that we'll put into a calendar. This free calendar is distributed to Frederick residents and businesses. Check out more details about the contest submit your photos.

Community Grant Program

The Town can provide both direct financial support from its Oil Royalty Trust Fund and some kinds of in-kind support (i.e., police, Public Works assistance, etc.) to which a monetary value is assigned. The Town Board of Trustees award grants based on the applicant meeting the basic requirements of the application and the merits of the project, as described in the form. The Town wishes to provide assistance for programs, events or projects that contribute to the positive image of the Town of Frederick and provide opportunities for informal education, community building and family entertainment.

The Town strongly encourages applicants to speak with the Town Clerk, who processes the applications for the Board, before completing and submitting an application. The Town Clerk can answer questions and help ensure the application is appropriate for Board review and complete.

Community Camera Program

Help solve crime in your area! The Community Camera Program allows residents and businesses to share the location of their video surveillance system with the Frederick Police Department. Video cameras are increasingly being used in residential and commercial properties to prevent crime and memorialize events as they occur. The Frederick Police Department Community Camera Program is a voluntary partnership with residents and businesses to help solve crimes in the Town of Frederick.

Dog Walker Watch

Dog Walker Watch encourages dog owners to act as extra eyes and ears while out walking their dog. Town of Frederick residents interested in participating in the program must attend a brief training with the Frederick Police Department, where they will learn how to spot suspicious behavior, when to call 911, reporting tips and safety reminders.

To be a part of Dog Walker Watch, here's what you need to know:

  • Attend at least one training session held on the last Wednesday of every month, April through September. Dates are TBD
  • NO DOGS PLEASE

What will you learn?

  • Spotting suspicious behavior
  • When to call 911
  • Reporting tips
  • Safety reminders

Who can participate? 

EVERYONE!  Whether you're young or old, single or married, renter or homeowner, if you walk dogs in Frederick, this program is for you! 

And hey, we'll even provide coffee, snacks, and light refreshments to keep you fueled up during the training! 

Ready to take action and make a difference? Attend one of our sessions or email our Community Service Officer to sign up. Let's walk together towards a safer Frederick!

Elementary School Tours

An all-inclusive government experience for third and fourth-grade classes, the tours involve sessions with the Frederick Police Department, the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, Frederick Town Hall, and a tour of the Miners Museum, Centennial Mural, Miners Memorial, and Crist Park. Contact our Town Clerk for more information or call 720.382.5581.

FCC 711 Relay Service

The  Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted the 711 dialing code for people with a hearing or speech impairment to make calls using a text telephone (TTY) or other devices to call people with or without such limitations. The Town encourages the use of this service by affected parties to contact Town Hall or the Frederick Police Department.

National Night Out

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The Frederick Police Department celebrates National Night Out on the first Tuesday of every August. We thank the volunteers and event planners for inviting us to your neighborhood events. We love visiting with our residents and families yearly on National Night Out!  If you would like to get involved, please contact us at 720.382.5700.

Neighborhood Watch Meetings

The Frederick Police Department has an active Neighborhood Watch organization, with block captains representing most of the town’s neighborhoods. Block captains serve as a point of contact for their areas and meet quarterly with the police department to share concerns and have questions answered. If you want to get involved, please contact the Police Department at 720.382.5700.

2026 Neighborhood Watch Meetings*

  • Wednesday, January 21 at 5 pm in Prairie Greens.
    • Prairie Greens Clubhouse at 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530.
  • More dates to be announced!

* PLEASE RSVP through our online form and let us know when you plan to attend, questions for the FPD, and ideas.

Police Department Ride-A-Long

Designed to help our community better understand the job of a police officer, the Frederick Police Department offers ride alongs to citizens over the age of 18. To participate, please review and fill out an application. Questions? Call the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

Prescription Drug Disposal

The Police Department, in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), will accept prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical drugs in a green metal receptacle box in the police lobby. Residents can access the disposal box during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can dispose of most prescription and over-the-counter medications by dropping them in the box. There are some restrictions. For example, needles and liquids are not acceptable. Citizens should check with police staff at the service window if they are unsure or call the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

Santa Cops

One of our best-loved community programs, Santa Cops, is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community. Frederick Police Department accepts nominations for families unable to provide Christmas gifts to their children. Businesses, residents, civic organizations, and the Frederick Police Department come together to support families and ensure the kids have a fulfilled holiday season.

If you want to volunteer, “wrapping day” is Wednesday, October 11, at 9:30 am. You can get involved by making a monetary donation or volunteering to wrap gifts. Please contact the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

Once all the presents are wrapped, the families are invited to the Frederick Police Department to get their gifts and meet Santa!

Scholarship Programs

The town awards two four-year scholarships per year for high school students that reside in the Town of Frederick (one for a male student and one for a female student). Students must be graduating from an accredited high school or home school program. To be considered for this scholarship, eligible students must complete the application process. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or if you wish to nominate a student, please visit the Frederick Scholarship Commission page for more information. Please contact the Town Clerk if you have questions regarding the Scholarship Program.

Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box

Each year the Town of Frederick partners with the Carbon Valley Help Center, the Frederick High School Student Council and the Rocky Mountain Christian Church to provide families in need with a complete "Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box." You can help by nominating a family in the Carbon Valley area, giving a monetary donation to purchase perishable food items or donating a nonperishable food item. Contact our Communications and Engagement Manager at 720.382.5513.

Vacation House Watch

The Frederick Police Department can help keep your home safe by regularly checking on it while you’re on vacation. While this is not a guarantee against burglary, if there is a problem, it will be discovered sooner. The consistent police presence in your neighborhood can act as a deterrent. Fill out the Vacation House Watch form to take advantage of this program. Questions? Contact the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

Volunteer Program

We have volunteer opportunities for all ages, interest and availability. Whether you want to help with a one-time event like Miners Day or on an ongoing basis for the Police Department, or if you’re looking for a service project for a scout group or company, we can help you find an opportunity that is just right for you. Contact our Communications and Engagement Specialist to sign up to receive volunteer opportunities via email or ask questions about volunteering with the Town. Read more about our current volunteer opportunities.

Water Conservation Programs

The Town has long-range plans to preserve and conserve our water resources now and in the future. We offer various water-saving programs to Frederick residents. The Town partners with Resource Central to offer Frederick water customers the Garden In A Box, Lawn Replacement, and Slow the Flow programs. Learn more and take advantage of water conservation programs!