Boulder County Resource Conservation Division

08/27/2026

The Resource Conservation Division recently conducted a survey at the recycling center drop-off lot to find out who's using the site, how many people are coming, and how much material they're bringing. Over 30 days, 100 visitors were interviewed who brought more than 2,000 pounds of material.

The data we received will help us determine future education and outreach opportunities to help people in our community recycle even more material efficiently and effectively.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Tuesday tip: Bread tags of any kind go in the trash.
These items are too small to be recycled at the Boulder County Recycling Center.

08/21/2026

Let us introduce ourselves.
The Resource Conservation Division consists of dedicated and enthusiastic Boulder County employees.

We help residents divert their waste from the landfill in a variety of ways.

We have folks at the Boulder County Recycling Center, the Hazardous Materials Management Facility, the Nederland Transfer Station, and the Allenspark Transfer Station.

Our mission and work get us out and into the community as often as possible.

Waste diversion can be challenging. We hope to make it a little easier so you can feel good about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

video description: a variety of videos and photos of the Resource Conservation Division staff at places in Boulder County. The caption above is written out on the video.

08/19/2026

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Funding applications for 2027 Circular Economy Projects are now open through the Boulder County Public Works’ Resource Conservation Division.

The three funding categories are -
🧐Consumer behavior and practices
🛠️Collection and/or processing of materials
♻️Manufacturing and design

The service area includes Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield, and the Town of Erie. Local governments, non-profits, school districts, individual schools, private companies, and incorporated or unincorporated communities may apply.

💲Project requests may be between $1,000 - $30,000.

The application period is now open and closes on Wednesday, Sept. 30. See the website and introductory packet for project examples.

If you are unsure if your project qualifies as a circular economy or resource diversion project, please contact [email protected].

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Apertura de la convocatoria para presentar solicitudes de financiación para los proyectos de economía circular de 2027

Los fondos de la Financiación de la Economía Circular se han destinado a programas educativos y la infraestructura necesaria para promover programas de desviación de recursos y la economía circular en tres (3) categorías principales:
🧐Comportamiento y prácticas del consumidor
🛠️ Recolección y/o procesamiento
♻️Fabricación y diseño

El área de servicio incluye el condado de Boulder, la ciudad y el condado de Broomfield y la ciudad de Erie. Pueden presentar sus solicitudes los gobiernos locales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, distritos escolares, escuelas, empresas privadas y comunidades constituidas y no constituidas.

💲Las solicitudes para los proyectos deben estar entre los $1,000 y $30,000.

Las solicitudes podrán presentarse hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026.
Si tiene inquietudes, contáctese con la división de Conservación de Recursos del condado de Boulder a través de [email protected].

08/11/2026

Tuesday Tip: To dispose of a hanger, consider what it is made of.
Metal hangers can be taken to the Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) and recycled as scrap metal.

Plastic hangers need to go in the trash. This plastic is not recyclable and can damage the recycling center's machines.

You can also check with local thrift stores or your neighbors to see if they can use the hangers instead of disposing of them.

08/06/2026

Are you wondering how clean your recyclables need to be before they go in the bin?
Are you worried about using too much water while we are in a drought?

We totally get it.
Check out this play-by-play to see what to do.

video description: A fellow recycler stands at the kitchen sink to clean her recyclables. First she has a glass jelly jar then she has a plastic condiment bottle. She puts a little bit of water in them and shakes them while dancing to get the food residue unstuck. Then she puts the items in the recycling bin.

07/30/2026

Leah with Wildfire Partners is here to let you know that the "accumulated life debris" around your house can be a wildfire hazard.

Please take your household hazardous materials to the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility.

They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.