What's New

April 1, 2008

Allenspark Transfer Station and Nederland Transfer Station will open for slash drop-off on May 27, 2008.

Slash can be dropped off for free at either transfer station during regular opening hours from the day after Memorial Day (May 27 this year) to the day after Labor day (September 2, every year). Slash is defined as tree limbs up to six inches in diameter and brush. No other organic materials will be accepted. In order to ensure that space is available for each load delivered, users need to call the facility first (Allenspark 303-747-2107, Nederland 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.

As a reminder, county residents can also use the County’s and the City of Boulder’s year-round organic waste drop-off center at Western Disposal Services’ Transfer Station, 5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder (½ mile east of the junction of Pearl and 55th Street). This facility is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year-round and on Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (March to November) and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (November to March). The cost to use the center for residents of unincorporated Boulder County is $29.00 per ton in 2008, 60% of the regular cost. Quantities less than a ton are charged a pro-rated amount. Boulder County pays 40% of the cost of this service.

The County also provides financial assistance to mountain communities who organize chipping projects serving at least 20 property-owners. Subject to pre-approval by the County, will reimburse 40% of the cost of community chipping projects. Many communities, resident groups, homeowners associations and fire districts regularly benefit from this program that supports wildfire mitigation efforts throughout the mountains. Applications for this year’s program are due June 6, 2008.