Recycle Right: Caps and Lids
What to do with caps and lids is the #1 recycling question we’re asked. The answer is…..it depends.
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A Day in the Life
Our drivers embody the Western values of reliability, attention to detail, and going above and beyond while spreading a bit of sunshine along the way.
Living the Circular Economy Lifestyle
Recycling is important, but not generating waste in the first place by reducing consumption and reusing are by far the most planet-friendly choices.
Immediate Changes to Your Compost Service
Special Bulletin A1 Organics, which operates THE ONLY permitted large-scale compost manufacturing facility serving the Front Range community, has made changes to the materials they will accept for composting. Due to the high levels of contamination in the compostables stream, they cannot sell their finished compost product made from community collection programs and are…
Compost Contamination Threatens Viability of Local Program
We’ve all heard the adage “small actions can make a big difference”. Unfortunately in the case of our local composting program, small actions of carelessness and indifference are wreaking havoc, contaminating the compost material stream and threatening the program’s very existence. A1 Organics, one of the only processors in the region that accepts food waste…
Disposable Bag Fee Going State-wide
The city of Boulder’s disposable bag fee, in effect since July 2013, is charged on all plastic and paper checkout bags at all food stores in the city. Revenue from this fee, which generates approximately $240,000 annually, is earmarked for programs related to keeping single-use bags out of the waste stream. It funds numerous local…
Western Boosts Commitment to 90% Renewable Energy
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…
