The Resource Conservation Division strives to lead and promote actions that will help Boulder County reach its goal of Zero Waste or darn near by 2025. Our mission is to provide convenient, cost-effective facilities and programs to help Boulder County reduce waste disposal, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources.
Resource Conservation Division
Open House at the Recycling Center
The Boulder County Recycling Center turns 25 this year! We’ll be celebrating the recycling center, The Lorax, and all he stands for.
When: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Where: Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder
What to Expect:
· Self-guided tours of the recycling center with staff on site to answer questions
· Informational tables hosted by local sustainability partners like Eco-Cycle, Wildfire Partners, Louisville Public Library, and Boulder County Master Gardeners
· The Lorax (2012) will be playing in the Education Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
· The Rush Coffee truck for coffee and hot chocolate
Whether you’re a recycling pro or just curious about what happens after the bin, this event is for anyone interested in recycling, sustainability, and speaking for the trees. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your coffee mug!
Self-Guided Recycling Center Tours
- Self-Guided Tours are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., excluding holidays.
- Self-guided tours are best for small groups (less than 10 people) and people with young kids (less than 5 years old).
- Educational exhibits at the Boulder County Recycling Center explain how cans, bottles, jars and paper are separated and sorted to be shipped across the country and made into something new. Overlooking the processing center, visitors can also see single-stream recycling technology in action. Other exhibits focus on the natural resources used to make common materials such as soda cans and plastic bottles and the environmental benefits of recycling these items.
- Compost Facility Exploration
- Campaigns and Awards
- Circular Economy Funding – $100,000 allocated for education programs and the infrastructure required to support resource diversion programs.
- Video Library – Resource Conservation: videos for common questions on recycling, composting, and hazardous waste.
Resource Conservation Advisory Board (RCAB) formed in 2002 to advise the Board of County Commissioners.
The following guide is from an external party and may not be fully accessible. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ADA@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. View the county’s accessibility statement.