Resource Conservation Division

Zero Waste

Zero Waste Action Plan (3.7 MB)

Boulder County’s Zero Waste Action Plan outlines immediate, mid-term, and long-term plans to achieve a goal of "Zero Waste - or darn near" throughout Boulder County, including unincorporated areas, by 2025.

Zero Waste

Read more about Boulder County's commitment to Zero Waste

Programs and Services

Composting and Organics

• Composting Programs and Education
• Yard Waste Drop-off Site for use by unincorporated county residents

Hazardous Waste

• Hazardous Waste Disposal for Residents
• Hazardous Waste Disposal for Businesses (CESQG)
• Hazardous Materials Management Facility

Recycling

• Construction and Demolition (C & D)
• Recycling Center
• Recycling Center Tours 
• Recycling Opportunities
• Recycling Drop-off Centers in Allenspark, Lyons, Nederland and Niwot
• Roofs to Roads project

Trash and Hauling

• Allenspark Transfer Station and Recycling Center
• Hauler Licensing
• Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Other Information

• Resource Conservation Advisory Board
• $150 Zero Waste Coupon for businesses
• Community Outreach (Zero Waste) Program Funding

The division also offers countywide public education and outreach; manages services for Boulder County government offices including in-house zero waste services, electronics waste recycling and hazardous waste disposal; assists in funding environmental education programs (provided by Eco-Cycle) in Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley schools; and provides Zero Waste funding opportunities.

Studies and Reports

• Boulder County Construction and Demolition Infrastructure Study, Materials Generation Estimate and Market Analysis 2011 (3.7 MB)
• Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion 2009 (1.1 MB)
• Organic Waste Generation and Management Survey Report 2010 (147 KB)
• Organic Waste Management Feasibility Evaluation Report 2010 (356 KB)
• Waste Composition Study 2010 (1.7 MB)
• Zero Waste Action Plan 2010 (3.7 MB)