Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect for Western Boulder County.

Forest Health
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Forest Health

Sort Yards and Forestry Collection Sites

Boulder County has established Community Forestry Sort Yards – near Allenspark and Nederland – to collect logs, tree branches, yard waste, and noxious weeds from county residents. See Community Forestry Sort Yards of operating dates, locations and hours.

As a reminder, county residents may use the county’s and the city of Boulder’s year-round Yard Waste and Food Scrap Drop-off (fees may apply).

Wildfire Partners

Wildfire Partners is a program to help homeowners in Boulder County prepare for wildfire. Wildfire Partners provides a comprehensive on-site assessment of your home ignition zone including a customized report detailing actions you should take to ensure that you are fully prepared for future wildfires. Find out more and apply online at wildfirepartners.org.

Latest News

Boulder County Launches Fall 2026 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant (SFMG) Cycle

September 17, 2026 Boulder County Launches Fall 2026 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Cycle Nonprofit organizations, fire protection districts, homeowners associations, and local municipalities... read more →

Gold Hill and Wondervu Communities Achieve Firewise Designation

September 2, 2026 Gold Hill and Wondervu Communities Achieve Firewise Designation Firewise USA® recognition program helps communities organize and take action to reduce wildfire... read more →

Commissioners’ Town Hall with Wildfire Partners – July 21

July 14, 2026 Join the Boulder County Commissioners for their monthly Town Hall next Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

One Month Left to Apply to 2026 Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program

June 23, 2026 One Month Left to Apply to 2026 Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program Applications will be accepted for qualifying... read more →

Wildfire Partners Data Shows Strong Growth in Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Across Boulder County Fire Districts

May 21, 2026 Wildfire Partners Data Shows Strong Growth in Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Across Boulder County Fire Districts New data highlights community-wide progress... read more →

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Forest Health
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Property Owner and
Private Land Issues

wildfiremitigation@bouldercounty.gov
Community Planning & Permitting
2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

County Managed
Open Space Lands

bcforestry@bouldercounty.gov

Community Forestry Sort Yards

Email Wayne Harrington, Sort Yard Operator:
wharrington@bouldercounty.gov
Parks & Open Space
303-678-6368
Website: Community Forestry Sort Yards website