Western Disposal is excited to announce we have entered into an agreement with local solar energy producer Jack’s Solar Garden to purchase 15% of its 1.2 megawatt capacity. This agreement boosts our electricity purchases from all sources to supporting 90% renewable energy. Jack’s Solar Garden, located off North 95th St. in Boulder County, refers to…
Take advantage of our Spring Roundup junk removal special — any 5 items for $99! What items are included? Mattresses and box springs Household furniture Patio furniture Cabinets and shelving Rugs Rolls of carpet and padding BBQ grills Water heaters Non-CFC appliances* (we’ll recycle these) And much more! We can arrange a special pickup to…
The PBS/Frontline exposé Plastic Wars focuses on the dubious origin of the recycle symbol.
We are so very pleased to announce the return of shred days exclusively for Western residential customers.
Bring us your tax returns, medical forms, bank statements — any confidential documents that need secure destruction. Not only will it be shredded, but the shredded material will be recycled.
Click below for the list of observed Holidays. If your pickup day falls on a weekday on or after any of the holidays listed, your pickup will be delayed by one day during that week.
Carbon intensity for renewable natural gas derived from wastewater recovery is 3-fold less than for diesel.
“Old rags, any old rags!” was a call heard on many city streets from the late nineteenth century into the 1960s, as the rag man rumbled by collecting textiles from households. In fact, textile recycling can be traced all the way back to the Napoleonic wars (1803-1815) when virgin wool shortages resulted in the requirement…
As a result of the ongoing pandemic, take-out food has become a lifeline; both for those of us hungry for something other than our own cooking, and for the local restaurants depending on us to help them through this unprecedented time. But when it comes to waste sorting, take-out containers have added a whole new…
Founded in 1995 by Jacquie and Chris Meyer, The Buff Restaurant in Boulder, quickly became an institution for residents and visitors alike. Now in their 25th year, this family-owned and operated restaurant is known for their incredible breakfasts, welcoming atmosphere, and their $0.99 breakfast cocktails. The Buff also prides itself on working with numerous local…
Along with showers, flowers and warmer weather, spring heralds the return of active black bear season in Boulder.
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