General
Zero Waste Station Rental
Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Stations include three collapsible bins and a bag for each -- one for the landfill, one for recycling, and one for collecting compostable material. We recommend renting one Zero Waste Station per 150 guests. Zero Waste Stations are $12 each and include one set of bags. Purchase additional bags for $3.50 for a set.
Call if you are unsure what to order: (303) 444-6634
Eco-Living Guide
> Cleaning out the garage: Eco-friendly ways of getting rid of stuff
Zero Waste Lifestyle Basics
Living a Zero Waste lifestyle is all about creating new green habits. These guides will help you with that process!
Know everything that can be recycled
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Check our A-Z Recycling Guide for where you can recycle pretty much anything in Boulder County. If it's not in the guide, it's not recyclable in Boulder County!
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Download recycling guidelines and post them in your home. Always place recycling (and compost!) bins near trash bins so you can easily practice Zero Waste throughout your home.
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Download CHaRM guidelines to see what hard-to-recycle materials (like appliances, electronics, yoga mats, white block foam + more) can be recycled at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials in Boulder.
Know everything that can be composted curbside
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Download curbside composting guidelines and post them in your home. Always place compost (and recycing!) bins near trash bins so you can easily practice Zero Waste throughout your home. And don't forget to compost low-grade paper products that can't be recycled, like tissues, napkins and paper towels!
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Download our "Is it Compostable?" guide to help you figure out whether your product is safe for composting curbside (Quick tip: If it contains plastic, keep it OUTof the bin!)
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Download our curbside composting tips for how to keep your bin(s) stink- and bug-free.
Know your Zero Waste Facilities
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Eco-Cycle/CIty of Boulder CHaRM: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
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Boulder County/City of Boulder Yard Waste Drop-off Center at Western Disposal
Reduce your use of the most wasteful products
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Eco-Cycle's Pocket Guide to Plastics: Eliminate toxic plastics from your life with our handy guide
Make your parties and events Zero Waste
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For events up to 2000 people: Learn about our Zero Waste Event program
Making a Zero Waste Home
In a Nutshell:
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in the Kitchen
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in the Bathroom
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in the Laundry Room
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on the Go
Make parties and events Zero Waste
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For larger events: See our full list of Zero Waste Event services
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Eco-Celebrations: for upscale events like weddings, milestone events, corporate galas and more
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Eco-Party Tips: green decorating, party ideas and more
Cleaning Out the Garage: Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Stuff
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A-Z Recycling Guide: for how to recycle everything from Appliances to Zippers -
Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials): accepts electronics, scrap metal, plastic bags, block foam, books and more for recycling and reuse
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Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for the safe disposal of paint, fluorescent light bulbs, solvents, automotive products, and more
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ReSource Central: for used building materials
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ReSource Central Tool Library: donate unwanted tools
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Drop-off Centers for Recycling as well as Yard Debris and Wood Waste
Be a Conscious Consumer
Go for Reuse
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ReSource: for reusable building materials and more
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ReSource Tool Library: for renting tools instead of owning them
Eco-Friendly Cleaning
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Do-It-Yourself Cleaning Recipes: Effective, inexpensive, eco-friendly cleaners you can make at home
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The Dirt on Household Cleaners: Two Big Problems with Conventional Cleaning Products
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Cut the Crud: Deciphering the Labels and Greenwashing of Cleaning Products
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Take Action: Ask for Better Government Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals in Cleaning Products
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Hazards in the Home: products that contribute to indoor air pollution and other hazards
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Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for paint, solvents, fluorescent light bulbs and more
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Pest Control: Eco-Solutions for Indoor & Outdoor Pests
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Flea and Tick Control
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Pets and Plastic
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Non-Toxic Cleaning
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Feed Them Well
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The Poop Question
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About Composting Pet Waste
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About Flushing Pet Waste
Be Informed
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Eco-Cycle Guide: Our newsletter for everything you need to know to live and thrive in an eco-community
More Eco-Resources
for Businesses
Eco-Cycle Zero Waste Services for Businesses
for Schools
Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools Program
Take Action
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Spread the word: “Like” this page and Tweet about it
Maps to Boulder's Recycle Row and Boulder County Recycling Centers
What and where is Recycle Row?
While the street isn’t actually named “Recycle Row,” the 1.2 mile stretch from 63rd Street and Valmont down to 6400 Arapahoe Ave. is now home to every current City of Boulder and Boulder County Zero Waste facility. This makes it possible for residents and businesses to easily recycle, compost or reuse almost every discard item they would have. See map above and list below for details.
Detail Map of Recycle Row in Boulder, Colorado:
Which Zero Waste facilities are on Recycle Row?
1. Eco-Cycle CHaRM: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
NEW CHaRM LOCATION AND HOURS:
- 6400 Arapahoe Rd. (co-located with ReSource)
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Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5
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Visit the CHaRM page or call 303-444-6634 for more information.
2. ReSource
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6400 Arapahoe Ave. (co-located with Eco-Cycle CHaRM)
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Accepts and sells new and used building materials in good shape.
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Open Mon. - Sat., 9-5
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Visit the link above or call 303-419-5418 for more information.
3. Boulder County Recycling Center and Boulder Drop-off Center
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1901 63rd St.
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Drop-off Center for traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, paper, etc.) See full list here.
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Open 24 hours
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Visit the link above or call 303-444-6634 for info.
4. Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility
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1901 63rd St., west (behind) of the recycling center.
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Drop-off for hazardous materials such as paint and solvents.
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Open Wed. - Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Visit the link above or call 720.564.2251 for more information.
5. Boulder County/City of Boulder Yard Waste Drop-off Center at Western Disposal
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5880 Butte Mill Rd. (Western Disposal)
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Boulder and Boulder County residents can drop off yard waste at no charge.
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Open Mon - Fri, 7am - 5pm; Sat. 7 am - 2 pm
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Visit the link above or call 303-444-2037 for more information.
Map of Boulder County Recycling Centers
Click here for larger version of the map.
Take Action for Zero Waste
> Volunteer with Eco-Cycle
> Donate to support our mission
> Join our latest community campaign
Links to more information
On our website:
Eco-Cycle Times newsletter archives
State of Recycling in Colorado, 2006
Grassroots Recycling Network (GRRN)
Producer responsibility, starting a recycling program, landfilling, Zero Waste and more
Story of Stuff
Excellent 20-minute video on our linear cycle of consumption and waste
COOL 2012: Compostable Organics Out of Landfills by 2012
Stop Trashing the Climate
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The Container Recycling Institute (CRI)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Recycling process and programs
Rachel’s Democracy and Health News
Explores the links between pollution and human health, social justice and environmental issues
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC)
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
BioCycle
Excellent periodical on commercial composting and organics recycling; also publishes State of Garbage in America, an excellent annual report on waste in the U.S.
Paper Industry Association Council
American Forests and Paper Association (AFPA)
What's in Your Paper--Environmental Paper Network
Earth 911
Producer Responsibility Organizations
Northwest Product Stewardship Council
Secret Life
Short videos on the resource consumption behind common consumer products
For kids and schools:
Eco-Cycle
BioCycle
Know a site that should be on our list? Let us know.
