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The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting office at 2045 13th St., Boulder is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are available on Tuesday but are not required. Schedule an appointment

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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

Grant Applications Open for Wildfire Mitigation Community Outreach and Forest and Grassland Management

March 22, 2023 Grant Applications Open for Wildfire Mitigation Community Outreach and Forest and Grassland Management New Funding for Non-Profit Organizations Forms One... read more →

Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake Will Close for Slash Pile Burns Tomorrow, Feb. 22

February 21, 2023 Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake Will Close for Slash Pile Burns Tomorrow, Feb. 22 Flames and smoke may... read more →

Boulder County Commissioners Approve Additional Resources for Wildfire Mitigation

February 21, 2023 Boulder County Commissioners Approve Additional Resources for Wildfire Mitigation 12 New Staff Will Support the County’s Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Seguido... read more →

Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake May Close for Slash Pile Burns Jan. 22-28

January 19, 2023 Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake May Close for Slash Pile Burns Jan. 22-28 Closures may take place any... read more →

Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake May Close for Slash Pile Burns Jan. 16-20

January 13, 2023 Caribou Ranch and Part of Mud Lake May Close for Slash Pile Burns Jan. 16-20 Closures may take place any... read more →

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Forest Health
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Property Owner &
Private Land Issues

Email
Community Planning & Permitting
2045 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Map & Directions

County Managed
Open Space Lands

Stefan Reinold
Sr. Resource Specialist
Forestry & Fire
Parks and Open Space
303-678-6202

Community Forestry Sort Yards

Wayne Harrington
Sort Yard Operator
Parks and Open Space
303-678-6368
Website: Community Forestry Sort Yards