Update to the Zero Waste Master Plan

The City of Boulder updates its Master Plans every five years. The original Master Plan for Waste Reduction  was accepted by City Council in 2006. The waste reduction goals, and how the community will achieve them, need to be reviewed and updated. Plans for short- and long-term actions must reflect current funding, facilities and services. The City of Boulder's funding for waste reduction comes from a 1993 voter approved ballot initiative that charges a "trash tax" on residential and commercial waste. The trash tax generates approximately $1.8 million per year.

To be good stewards of tax payers' dollars, it is critical that the city assesses and evaluates the programs, services and facilities these funds support. Also, options for additional investments need to be considered for the 6400 Arapahoe Road site, purchased by the City in 2009 for the purpose of adding zero waste facilities. The Plan has been renamed the Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP) and the update process will take place in 2013.

Learn more about about the future waste reduction facilities at 6400 Arapahoe Rd.

For more information on the waste reduction programs, services and facilities provided by the City of Boulder, please visit the
Local Environmental Action Division (LEAD).

City of Boulder's Master Plan for Waste Reduction
- Adopted by City Council in April 2006

City of Boulder's Zero Waste Resolution
- Adopted by City Council in April 2006 

Related City Council Documents:

• Memo - Study Session on ZWMP Update - Oct. 11, 2011
• Summary - Study Session on ZWMP Update - Oct. 11, 2011
  
• Memo - Study Session on ZWMP Update - Feb. 8, 2011
• Summary - Study Session on ZWMP Update   - Feb. 8, 2011 

Update Materials from Fall 2010 Boulder Matters public events:

• Summary Hand-out
• Community Waste Reduction Snapshot
• Business and Residential Waste Reduction Snapshot

Resources

• Zero Waste for Residents
• Zero Waste for Businesses
• Future Waste Reduction Facilities at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. 

For more information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   at 303-441-1846.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:28