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Alternatives to Burning

Mountain Slash Drop-Off Sites

Service: Dispose of slash (i.e., tree limbs up to 6" in diameter and brush) for mountain residents. Wood chips are also free to residents to use as mulch.
Location: Nederland transfer station and recycling drop off center at
286 Ridge Road, Nederland.
Cost and availability: The service is free. In order to ensure that space is available for each load delivered, users need to call the transfer station at 303.258.7878 to make an appointment. There is no limit on quantities if space is available. Service can be used by residents and contractors. Wood chips for use as garden mulch are available free of charge while supplies last, but must be loaded by hand. This site is open Memorial Day through Labor Day (dates of operation are subject to change. Please call ahead).

Organic Waste Drop-Off Center

Service: Organic waste drop-off
Location: Western Disposal Services Transfer Station, 5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder (½ mile east of the junction of Pearl and 55th)
Cost and availability: Residents of unincorporated Boulder County: $27.87 per ton (60% of the regular cost; Boulder County pays the other 40%). Quantities less than a ton are charged a pro-rated amount. Available Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (year-round); Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (March - November) and 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (November - March).

Community Chipping

Service: Financial assistance is available to mountain communities who organize chipping projects serving at least 20 property owners.
Location: For more information, call the Boulder County Land Use at
720-564-2641 or visit their website.
Cost and availability: Subject to pre-approval by the County, the County will reimburse 40% of the cost of community chipping projects. Please call the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division at 720-564-2220.