Resource Conservation Advisory Board (RCAB)

The Resource Conservation Advisory Board (RCAB) was formed in 2002 to advise the Board of County Commissioners on major waste diversion policies and strategies. RCAB meets quarterly on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 4:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Occasionally, the schedule is adjusted due to holidays or other significant events.

Meetings will be hosted in-person at the Boulder County Recycling Center with a virtual hybrid option. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email Meghan Wiebe at mwiebe@bouldercounty.gov

The meeting schedule for 2025 is as follows:

• Retreat: Jan. 29, special time 4– 7 p.m.
• Quarter 1: March 19
• Quarter 2: June 25
• Quarter 3: Sept. 24
• Quarter 4: Dec. 10

Recruiting New Members

Interested in joining RCAB as a board member? Our primary recruiting month is January each year. Visit the Advisory Boards and Commissions for more information and to apply.

Bylaws and Meeting Documents

RCAB Bylaws

For more information about RCAB, email Meghan Wiebe at mwiebe@bouldercounty.gov

Minutes are posted after approval by the advisory board.

Board Members

Membership is comprised of the following:

• Five at-large community members, one representative from Boulder County government and one representative from each of the following sectors – material reuse; academic / educational institution; environmental non-profit or advocacy group; recycling, composting or C&D processor; and hauling business that is licensed in Boulder County (appointed by the County Commissioners)
• One representative from each of the following communities (appointed by the community that they represent) – Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.

Research Reports

Waste Composition Study, Boulder County, MSW Consultants 2019