Resource Conservation Division

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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

Zero Waste Resolution of 2005 (26 KB)

This resolution set an initial goal of: increasing waste diversion for Boulder County government and for the county as a whole, to 50% or better by the year 2010. The ultimate goal of Boulder County’s Zero Waste Plan is to eliminate waste (i.e. achieve Zero Waste or “darn near”) by 2025.

Zero Waste Resolution 2010 (82 KB)

In 2010, Boulder County Commissioners passed RESOLUTION 2010-143. The resolution confirmed Boulder County’s commitment to protecting and enhancing environmental quality in the county now and for future generations, and formally adopted the Zero Waste Action Plan.

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.