Saving Water and Money, One Yard at a Time

Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement program is a great way to transform your thirsty grass into a waterwise landscape. Our nonprofit partners with local water providers and municipalities to offer up to a $750 discount on 2025 projects.

This program offers two options: Lawn Removal Service and Do-it-Yourself to clear the way for a new waterwise landscape that supports pollinators and biodiversity while saving water and money.

Lawn Replacement Benefits

Conserve water in Colorado — use 50% less water with waterwise plants
Enhance the beauty of your outdoor space.
Promote a more sustainable, resilient environment.
Save money on your water bill.
Attract a wide variety of pollinators.
Expand ecosystems for hummingbirds and other beautiful biodiversity.
Elevate your curb appeal.

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How the Lawn Replacement Program Works

1. Choose from two programs options for your landscaping project:

Lawn Removal Service: We come to your home, cut sod and remove your lawn, haul away and compost the grass.
Do-it-Yourself (DIY): As of May 22, 2025, this option is closed, thanks to your enthusiastic interest in removing thirsty grass. Our Lawn Removal Service can make your lawn transformation happen this year!

2. Select your water provider or municipality from the drop-down below to check if you’re eligible for a discount:

Water Provider

$500 Discount on Services

Up to $750 Discount on Services

Up to $1325 Discount on Services

$850 Discount on Services

$1000 Discount on Services

Your benefit provides you with the flexibility to use your discount how you want. Apply your discount to our Lawn Removal Service or Garden In A Box kits.

Resource Central is excited to support turf removal efforts statewide! Through a generous grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, discounts up to $750 are available to participants outside of partnering entities. This discount applies exclusively to Resource Central's Lawn Removal Service.

What you receive:
- Discounted Removal Service or Garden In A Box kits
- Planning, design, and maintenance resources
- Access to optional consultation with expert staff

To participate, you must submit an application along with:
- Measurements and photos (without snow) of the project area
- A recent water bill with visible account number
- After approval, 50% deposit to reserve your project

What you receive:
- Discounted Removal Service
- Planning, design, and maintenance resources
- Access to consultations with expert staff

To participate, we will need:
- Measurements and photos with project area outlined
- A recent water bill with account the number visible
- A deposit of 50% (refundable until contract deadline)

Unfortunately, your water utility or municipality does not offer a discount at this time.
You can still hire Resource Central for removal services at a rate of $2.50 per sq ft.

3. Apply for the program to find your price and select either the Lawn Removal Service or DIY option. Once your application is approved, you may be eligible for up to $750 in discounts.

Submit Application

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Program Requirements

Grass in project area must be healthy and well-maintained.
Project area must be between 200 and 2,000 square feet.
Must replace the area with at least 50% waterwise plant material.
Participant and/or property must be in good standing with their water provider or municipality.
Agreement to adjust your sprinklers and/or watering schedule to account for a new low-water landscape.
Adhere to municipal ordinances.
Must obtain approval of HOA as applicable.

Your project is ineligible if:

The project and or lawn removal is already underway.
Chemicals are used to remove the lawn.
Lawn is in poor condition, grass is dead, or has not been maintained leading up to program acceptance.
Replacement materials include use of artificial/synthetic turf, impermeable concrete, water features, invasive species, or new turf grass.

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Example of a poorly maintained lawn:

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4.8 star rating overall

“It’s a fabulous program and service. I have nothing critical to say about it in any regard. All of it was extremely helpful, relatively affordable and even satisfying!”

Program Participant, 2024

“We are grateful for your work and help, it’s been something we wanted to do for a long time and didn’t know this program existed. The grant money and lawn team doing the removal did help us make the decision to finally go ahead with the plan!”

Program Participant, 2024

“It was beyond my wildest dreams to have someone help take out that grass and also offer so many plants to help.”

Program Participant, 2024

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