Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Event Kit

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NOTICE: We have discontinued our Zero Waste Event Kit / compostable party supplies as of Dec. 16, 2016, but you can buy these supplies elsewhere! See below. 

 

 

 

Take Action for Zero Waste

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> Volunteer with Eco-Cycle

> Donate to support our mission

> Join our latest community campaign 

Eco-Living Guide

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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

• 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!

• 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.

• 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

• 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!

• 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!)

• Download our curbside composting tips for how to keep your bin(s) stink- and bug-free. 

 

Know your Zero Waste Facilities

• Eco-Cycle/CIty of Boulder CHaRM: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials

• ReSource Central

• Boulder County Recycling Center and Boulder Drop-off Center

• Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

• Boulder County/City of Boulder Yard Waste Drop-off Center at Western Disposal

• View a map of Recycle Row in Boulder

 

 

Reduce your use of the most wasteful products

• 5 Single-Use Products to Always Avoid

• Best Products for a Planet-Friendly Life

• Eco-Cycle's Pocket Guide to Plastics: Eliminate toxic plastics from your life with our handy guide

Make your parties and events Zero Waste 

• For events up to 2000 people: Learn about our Zero Waste Event program

• Eco-friendly party and gift ideas (PDF)

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Making a Zero Waste Home

In a Nutshell: 

Zero Waste in the Home

• in the Kitchen

• in the Bathroom

• in the Laundry Room

• on the Go

Make parties and events Zero Waste

• For larger events: See our full list of Zero Waste Event services

• Eco-Celebrations: for upscale events like weddings, milestone events, corporate galas and more

• Eco-Party Tips: green decorating, party ideas and more

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Cleaning Out the Garage: Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Stuff

• 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

• Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for the safe disposal of paint, fluorescent light bulbs, solvents, automotive products, and more

• ReSource Central: for used building materials

• ReSource Central Tool Library: donate unwanted tools

• Drop-off Centers for Recycling as well as Yard Debris and Wood Waste 

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Be a Conscious Consumer

Support Local Eco-Businesses

View our list of Eco-Cycle businesses working toward Zero Waste by recycling, composting and purchasing for the planet

Go for Reuse

• ReSource: for reusable building materials and more

• ReSource Tool Library: for renting tools instead of owning them

 

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning

• Do-It-Yourself Cleaning Recipes: Effective, inexpensive, eco-friendly cleaners you can make at home

• The Dirt on Household Cleaners:  Two Big Problems with Conventional Cleaning Products

• Cut the Crud: Deciphering the Labels and Greenwashing of Cleaning Products

• Take Action: Ask for Better Government Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals in Cleaning Products

• Hazards in the Home: products that contribute to indoor air pollution and other hazards

• Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for paint, solvents, fluorescent light bulbs and more

• Pest Control: Eco-Solutions for Indoor & Outdoor Pests

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Eco-Pets

• Flea and Tick Control 

• Pets and Plastic

• Non-Toxic Cleaning 

• Feed Them Well 

• The Poop Question 

• About Composting Pet Waste

• About Flushing Pet Waste

 

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Be Informed

• Eco-Facts

• Eco-Cycle Guide: Our newsletter for everything you need to know to live and thrive in an eco-community

• Archived Eco-Cycle Times Newsletters

• Media Center

 

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More Eco-Resources

for Businesses

Eco-Cycle Zero Waste Services for Businesses

 

for Schools

Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools Program

 

Take Action

• Spread the word: “Like” this page and Tweet about it

• Volunteer to Be an Eco-Ambassador

• Eco-Cycle Campaigns

• Support Eco-Cycle with a donation

 

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Maps to Boulder's Recycle Row and Boulder County Recycling Centers

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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.

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Detail Map of Recycle Row in Boulder, Colorado:

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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)

• Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5 

• Visit the CHaRM page or call 303-444-6634 for more information.

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2. ReSource

• 6400 Arapahoe Ave. (co-located with Eco-Cycle CHaRM)

• Accepts and sells new and used building materials in good shape.

• Open Mon. - Sat., 9-5

• Visit the link above or call 303-419-5418 for more information.

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3. Boulder County Recycling Center and Boulder Drop-off Center

• 1901 63rd St.

• Drop-off Center for traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, paper, etc.)  See full list here.

• Open 24 hours

• Visit the link above or call 303-444-6634 for info.

4. Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

• 1901 63rd St., west (behind) of the recycling center.

• Drop-off for hazardous materials such as paint and solvents.

• Open Wed. - Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Visit the link above or call 720.564.2251 for more information.

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5. Boulder County/City of Boulder Yard Waste Drop-off Center at Western Disposal

• 5880 Butte Mill Rd. (Western Disposal)

• Boulder and Boulder County residents can drop off yard waste at no charge.

• Open Mon - Fri, 7am - 5pm; Sat. 7 am - 2 pm

• Visit the link above or call 303-444-2037 for more information.

 

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Map of Boulder County Recycling Centers

Click here for larger version of the map.