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
4/7/23 – City of Boulder Hazardous Materials Collection Event, Location: Premier Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
4/15/23 – Town of Superior Hard to Recycle & Mower Take Back Event (Hazardous Materials Collection), Location: Eldorado K-8 School, 3351 S. Indiana Street, Superior
4/22/23 – Lafayette Hazardous Materials Collection Event, Location: Flatirons Church, 201 Waneka Pkway, Lafayette
4/29/23 – Louisville Spring Cleaning Event (Hazardous Materials Collection), Location: Ascent Church, 550 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
- Campaigns and Awards
- Compost Workshops Come learn how to start and maintain a highly efficient backyard compost system.
- Community Outreach Program (Zero Waste 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.