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
Recycling Center Guided Tours (FREE)
- This is an opportunity for individuals or small groups to sign-up for a guided tour of the county’s recycling center
- Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m.
- Registration link will be provided soon
- Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
- Registration link will be provided soon
- Thursday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.
- Registration link will be provided soon
- Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Compost Workshops (FREE)
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- Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon https://www.eventbrite.com/e/722937865617?aff=oddtdtcreator
- In-person workshop at the Boulder County Recycling Center
- Monday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/722945769257?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Virtual Workshop
- Link will be given to registered attendees via email
- Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.-noon https://www.eventbrite.com/e/722949821377?aff=oddtdtcreator
- In-person workshop at the Boulder County Recycling Center
- Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon https://www.eventbrite.com/e/722937865617?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 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.