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.
Essential Tips to Recycling Like a Pro
Recycling right is the key to maximizing its benefit; understanding what can be recycled locally keeps the materials stream clean and marketable. There are items in the “NO” section of our local guidelines that are recyclable in other areas. This is because each recycling center employs a unique mix of equipment and processing methods, which…
Boulder & Broomfield County Mattress Recycling
An estimated 55,000 mattresses and box springs are discarded each day in the US, resulting in 450 million pounds of waste annually and filling more than 100 million feet of landfill space. Spring Back Colorado, Western Disposal’s partner in mattress recycling, located in Commerce City and serving counties in the Mountains and across the Front…
Art Parts Creative Reuse Center
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou Whether you’re a crafter, an artist, a teacher or a parent in search of kids crafting supplies, Art Parts Creative Reuse Center, located at 3080 Valmont in Boulder, is calling your name. Established in 2011, the founders of this…
Convenient Recycling for Hard to Recycle Materials
There is huge opportunity to recycle items that cannot go into your curbside bin. Often referred to as ‘hard-to-recycle’, these items are typically heavy, bulky or require special handling or disposal. Accessibility and convenience are key to increasing recycling participation, and when designing our new Materials Management Center (MMC), located at 2051 63rd Street in…
Electronics Recycling with Western Disposal
It will be no surprise to readers that due to the rapid pace of technology and burgeoning consumer demand, electronic waste is now the world’s fastest-growing waste stream. Most electronic devices reach the end of their useful life after only a year or two, and in many households, the need to responsibly dispose of electronics…
Farewell to the Recycle Symbol
The PBS/Frontline exposé Plastic Wars focuses on the dubious origin of the recycle symbol.
Textile Recycling
“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…
Tips for Recycling in the Bathroom
Many types of packaging used for bathroom products are recyclable, but as a recycling opportunity the bathroom is frequently overlooked. Follow these simple guidlelines for recycling right in the bathroom. A dedicated container in the area adds convenience and makes recycling more practical. Add a small bin under the sink for recyclables. Labels do not…
Recycling Right in Boulder County
What do equipment downtime, excessive maintenance, added labor costs and reduced commodity values all have in common? They all can result from contamination in the recycling stream. Follow these simple rules to keep the recycling stream clean and the Boulder County Recycling Center operating efficiently: 1. NO LOOSE PLASTIC BAGS AND NO MATERIAL IN PLASTIC…
