Zero Waste for Businesses

Reduce Waste and Increase Recycling and Compost Collection at Your Business

The City of Boulder collects a Trash Tax to fund programs that encourage and incentivize businesses to increase waste reduction and diversion. Whether you want to start a recycling program or move closer towards zero waste, we have resources to assist you.

Resources

• Recycling and composting signs for your business.
• How to Start a Waste Diversion Program at Work.
• Need additional technical assistance? Contact Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) at 303-786-PACE(7223).

Financial Assistance

The City of Boulder provides several financial incentives to help your business implement a waste diversion program.

• NEW! Business Zero Waste Start-Up Rebate - Add new commercial recycling and/or compost collection and the city will rebate up to $250 towards the purchase of interior bins, compostable bags, compostable service ware, and more! Fill out the Start-Up Rebate Form to take advantage of this program.
• Business Recycling Coupon - To help your business get started with recycling, the city will provide a coupon for FREE collection during the first three months of recycling service. Contact Jamie Harkins at 303-441-1846 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information.
• Commercial Compost Incentive - Receive an incentive of $2.50 per subscribed cubic yard of compost collection. Contact your trash hauler to find out more about this program.

♦ Future Waste Redution Facilities at 6400 Arapahoe Avenue ♦

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Last Updated on Friday, 15 March 2013 16:23