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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Northglenn, CO

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Northglenn, CO offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Northglenn, CO, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Northglenn, CO

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Northglenn, CO, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Northglenn, CO

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Northglenn, CO, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Northglenn, CO. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

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Coloradans hit with surprise ambulance bills not covered by new laws

Copy This Embed Code: Ad Coloradans who required immediate medical care are being hit with surprise ambulance bills that are not covered by the federal law known as the No Surprises Act.DENVER — If you ever have to call 911 and take an ambulance, the last thing you want to worry about is a bill. But many Coloradans who have been in that situation are being hit with surprise bills that are not covered by the federal law known as the No Surprises Act."I have stage 4 cancer, and then I was diagnosed with a...

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Coloradans who required immediate medical care are being hit with surprise ambulance bills that are not covered by the federal law known as the No Surprises Act.

DENVER — If you ever have to call 911 and take an ambulance, the last thing you want to worry about is a bill. But many Coloradans who have been in that situation are being hit with surprise bills that are not covered by the federal law known as the No Surprises Act.

"I have stage 4 cancer, and then I was diagnosed with a seizure disorder," said Alvin Gordy, who had a seizure in his doctor's office last July and was taken by ambulance to Swedish Hospital next door. "It's on the same campus. The buildings are connected by walkways. They could have actually put me in a wheelchair or even strapped me down on a gurney and just wheeled me. It's a three-minute walk."

At first, the Gordys were not worried because they have insurance with Cigna, and the explanation of benefits was clear.

"It says here [that] what I owe [is] zero!" said Mary Gordy, who thought the matter would be settled until bills continued to come from Northglenn Ambulance, charging more than $1,900 for the short ride.

"It's a .1 mile (528 feet) ride, and this is what they are charging," said Gordy. "This is just salt in the wound. It's just it's too much. We've hit our limit."

Emails sent to the Gordys state it is because of "balance billing" that they are seeing a surprise bill, which occurs when there is a difference between what providers charge and what insurance will pay. The provider bills the patient for the difference.

While in many cases, balance billing is illegal in Colorado and across the country, there are some gaps in the protections.

"There's this gaping hole that continues to catch consumers off guard," said Adam Fox with the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative.

He said Colorado law only protects customers with state-regulated plans, and Gordy's Cigna plan is based out of state.

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Federally, ambulances are not covered by the No Surprises Act that went into effect last year and prevents surprise medical billing. A federal committee has convened to consider changes and recommendations to cover this gap.

"This is an issue that we really want to see addressed, and if it's not addressed at the federal level, we're going to do what we can at the state level to close this gap," said Fox.

In a statement to Contact Denver7 Northglenn Ambulance's CEO Rick Lindsey wrote, "I would refer you to all of the regulations by Colorado Division of Insurance and Federal requirements on balanced billing. Northglenn Ambulance follows all current balance billing regulations."

So what can you do if you're caught in the middle?

CCHI has a consumer assistance program to work with consumers on balance billing and other medical issues, and Fox recommended consumers work with their insurance companies to try to get them to pay more to ambulance providers, potentially by filing an appeal or a complaint.

Meanwhile, Mary Gordy said that after months of negotiating with Cigna and Northglenn, the ambulance bill was lowered to $1,700. After Contact Denver7 reached out, the Gordys tell them Cigna confirmed they are negotiating with Northglenn Ambulance once again.

In a statement to Contact Denver7, a Cigna Healthcare Spokesperson wrote: “People deserve protection and peace of mind when it comes to their health, which is why we work with providers to reduce situations where a person receives an unexpected bill for health services. We work hard to resolve issues related to surprise bills for our customers whenever possible.”

"I've got that wait-and-see attitude now," said Alvin Gordy. "Because I really want to get a break from this. But so far, we just have to see."

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Tee-off for SA Bone Marrow Registry

THE South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR), established in 1991, was initiated due to the concern that although bone marrow transplants are a life-saving treatment option, they were only available to patients with matching donors in their family.Also read: Durban man shares lifesaving life story on World Kidney DayThe organisation, which has an office in uMhlanga, sea...

THE South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR), established in 1991, was initiated due to the concern that although bone marrow transplants are a life-saving treatment option, they were only available to patients with matching donors in their family.

Also read: Durban man shares lifesaving life story on World Kidney Day

The organisation, which has an office in uMhlanga, searches both locally and internationally for donors, collaborating with international registries and observing essential universal standards of practice.

For this reason, fundraising events, such as their upcoming golf day, are imperative to SABMR. SABMR deputy director Jane Ward says that while the registration for a prospective donor is free of charge, the organisation absorbs the cost of the testing kits and transportation thereof.

“When a prospective donor is eligible, we dispatch a buccal swab kit via courier to their home/office at no charge. This cost is carried entirely by SABMR, which includes the laboratory tissue-typing testing, and it amounts to around R1 500 per donor. For this reason, we rely on fundraising campaigns and donations from the public and corporates, for which we are grateful. Every little bit counts.”

If you would like to become a donor, contact SABMR on 021 447 8638 or email: donors@sabmr.co.za. Financial donations can also be made via www.sabmr.co.za/donate.

The golf day takes place on March 24 at the Durban Country Club.

The cost per four-ball is R3 000 and includes arrival drinks, lunch, watering holes, dinner, an auction, a goodie bag and a prize-giving.

SABMR is also looking for gifts and items for its online auction. Companies who wish to exhibit at the golf day can do so and pledge their support to the cause.

Companies who make pledges will receive section 18a tax certificates.

For more information on becoming a donor, or to make a booking for the golf day, contact Kapil Premchand, SABMR sustainability and donor recruitment coordinator for KwaZulu-Natal on 072 794 9316 or email kapil.premchand@sabmr.co.za.

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Tuesday Morning plans to shutter 16 Colorado stores

This isn't the first time that Tuesday Morning has turned to store closures during bankruptcy.DENVER — Home goods store Tuesday Morning plans to close 265 stores, including 16 locations in Colorado, as part of a bankruptcy filing.Dallas-based Tuesday Morning filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. The 265 closures are more than half of its stores.The sixteen Tuesday Morning stores include locations in Denver, Colorado Spri...

This isn't the first time that Tuesday Morning has turned to store closures during bankruptcy.

DENVER — Home goods store Tuesday Morning plans to close 265 stores, including 16 locations in Colorado, as part of a bankruptcy filing.

Dallas-based Tuesday Morning filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. The 265 closures are more than half of its stores.

The sixteen Tuesday Morning stores include locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Littleton, Castle Rock, Fort Collins, Longmont, Wheat Ridge, Johnstown, Sheridan, Grand Junction, Silverthorne, Parker, Northglenn and Pueblo.

According to Business Insider, the closures target the company's least profitable stores while it attempts to reorganize itself.

Tuesday Morning also filed for bankruptcy in 2020, when its store count went from 700 to its current 487.

Tuesday Morning posted the locations of the 16 stores it plans to close in Colorado to its website, saying "everything on sale."

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Last week, Bed, Bath & Beyond announced it will close 149 more of its stores as its financial struggle continues. The new list of closures includes Colorado locations in Dillon, Northglenn, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.

CNN reported Bed, Bath & Beyond is reducing the number of stores from 760 to about 360.

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Take care of nature on Enviro Week

THE City has invited everyone to care for the environment during the eThekwini Enviro Week. Hosted by the eThekwini Municipality, with partners Green Corridors and the City of Bremen (Germany), Enviro Week offers a packed programme of fun and insightful activities at venues in and around Durban from Saturday, March 18, to Saturday, March 25.The eThekwini Enviro Week is a collection of events, happenings and activations packaged together to make them accessible to the public and to increase the impact being made by organisations and in...

THE City has invited everyone to care for the environment during the eThekwini Enviro Week. Hosted by the eThekwini Municipality, with partners Green Corridors and the City of Bremen (Germany), Enviro Week offers a packed programme of fun and insightful activities at venues in and around Durban from Saturday, March 18, to Saturday, March 25.

The eThekwini Enviro Week is a collection of events, happenings and activations packaged together to make them accessible to the public and to increase the impact being made by organisations and individuals working in the environment and conservation sector.

Also read: Which appliances use the most electricity in your home?

“The devastating floods of 2022 hit home for all of us living in Durban. Everyone has some touchpoint with these floods, which we now know were a result of the climate crisis,” said Nomfundo Phewa, of Green Corridors.

“There are over 150 different organisations working in Durban to help educate and inspire people to take action and make the change we need, and this eThekwini Enviro Week collective is one way we can begin to work collaboratively towards the same goal.”

Taking place in a week of important world environmental days, eThekwini Enviro Week will celebrate Global Recycling Day on Saturday, March 18; World Frog Day on Monday, March 20; Human Rights Day and International Day of Forests on Tuesday, March 21, and World Water Day and World Meteorological on Wednesday, March 22. During this week, there is also National Water Week, National Library Week, and Earth Hour, which will be celebrated on Saturday, March 25.

Activities will centre around these themes and encourage participation and involvement from the public in working together to help support the idea of cleaning up the environment and recycling, reducing and reusing waste, with practical ideas on how to minimise the impact on the climate. There will be clean-ups in communities, beaches and riverine and other sites, with a focus on getting materials to recycling facilities.

Also read: Effort to save environment

The week closes off on Saturday, March 25, with a celebration at Green Hub at Blue Lagoon, where a range of environmental education and public awareness (EE and PA) organisations have been planning ways to collaborate, and they will share updates on the plans to establish a formalised EE and PA Action Network.

“This is a week to celebrate, learn and find ways to forge a future together, in a remarkable demonstration of solidarity,” said Phewa. “It’s a perfect opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the city and participate in ways we can best care for it. Our campaign hashtag – #ourworldiswonderful – serves as a reminder of why we do what we do.”

All these events and activities will be published in a full programme online with details and contact information at: www.enviroweek.co.za, or follow on Facebook/Instagram – enviroweek.

For general eThekwini Enviro Week queries, contact info@enviroweek.co.za.

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After families rally at Capitol, ‘just cause’ eviction bill passes in committee

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado House committee began hearings on a bill that would require “just cause” for evictions.The bill, which passed out of committee Wednesday on a 9-4 vote, could have a big impact on both renters and landlords across Colorado. Colorado, other states consider ‘safe injection sites’ to prevent o...

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado House committee began hearings on a bill that would require “just cause” for evictions.

The bill, which passed out of committee Wednesday on a 9-4 vote, could have a big impact on both renters and landlords across Colorado.

Supporters gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday, saying it will ensure that families who pay their rent and follow the rules of their lease can stay in their homes.

Christina Morales, who was at the rally, said she was unfairly evicted from her home in Northglenn.

“I couldn’t believe it. I was still in denial. I would still reach out to my landlord and say, ‘Can you work with us?’ (But) he went through with it and I went through the court system (before being evicted),” Morales said.

Advocates say renters left with little lease protections

A group called Colorado Homes for All said that House Bill 23-1171 would prevent the displacement of families and decrease evictions.

Advocacy groups say renters have little protection and are left homeless many times at the end of their leases when they are not renewed.

“We don’t feel that what we are doing here is unreasonable. The end of the lease is particularly vulnerable for tenants, and House Bill 1171, it will provide added protection and prevent them (renters) from being evicted through no fault of their own,” District 1 state Rep. Javier Mabrey said.

A House committee began hearings on the bill Wednesday.

Industry groups concerned with eviction bill

The Colorado Association of Realtors said it has significant concerns. Among other things, the Association said the bill hinders the selling of property and negatively impacts their values.

The association said it is working with legislators to change parts of the bill.

There are other groups, too, that are not supporting the bill as it’s currently being proposed.

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver said requiring that rental housing providers enter endless leases with renters will dramatically increase the cost of renting housing.

The organizations’ full statements are below.

The committee will continue discussing this bill before it possibly goes to the Senate.

Statement: Colorado Association of REALTORS

“In the current, introduced form of House Bill 23-1171, the Colorado Association of REALTORS· (CAR) has significant concerns and holds an AMEND position to hopefully have these concerns addressed.

“Our association members believe that there are several key elements of the current bill that need significant clarifications, amendments, and exclusions. We have been in communication with the bill sponsors and remain optimistic that our concerns will be addressed by them.

“CAR’s key issues within the current bill language as introduced include:

“Again, issue #1 above is a significant sticking point for CAR and we have provided the detail below to further emphasize our Association’s concerns:

“The bill cannot hinder the selling of properties.

Statement: Apartment Association of Metro Denver

“By requiring that rental housing providers enter into endless leases with their renters, HB 23-1171 will dramatically increase the cost of renting housing. We already have a transaction for an endless lease – we call it a sale and it is much more expensive. If one person wants to borrow a housing unit from another person for a year, it cost on average about $1,800 a month. If on the other hand, they want the unit forever, it cost on average about $577,000. As you can imagine, people will be far less inclined to loan another person a home if there is no way to get it back,” reads a statement from Drew Hamrick, senior vice president of government affairs for the Apartment Association of Metro Denver.

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