Lafayette
Residents of non-HOA neighborhoods receive single-stream recycling along with their trash service. These residents should call Western Disposal at 303.444.2037 for questions about scheduling and pickups. Download single-stream recycling guidelines here.
Residents in HOA neighborhoods should contact their HOA for information on trash and recycling services.
Read more about Lafayette's decision to bring universal curbside recycling to its residents (p.1).
Louisville
The city of Louisville has contracted with Western Disposal for recycling and composting service for its residents. The service will begin June 4, 2009. Learn more about the program on the city's website. Residents should call Western Disposal at 303.444.2037 for questions about scheduling and pickups or refer to the city's website. Download single-stream recycling guidelines here.
Residents in HOA neighborhoods should contact their HOA for information on trash and recycling services.
The Dirty Dozen: Curbside Recycling's Top 12 Contaminants
One of the challenges to single-stream recycling is the increase in contamination. Folks tend to get a little recycling happy, tossing additional items into the bin. But, sending us non-recyclable materials jeopardizes the success of the whole program. Please help make single-stream recycling a success by keeping these materials OUT of your curbside recycling bin.
Recycling
at the Drop-Off Center
The Glen Huey Recycling Center is permanently closed after many years of service to the Lafayette and Louisville communities. Residents now have expanded curbside recycling programs that accept all of the materials collected at the drop-off center and more. These better recycling opportunities, combined with budget cuts, have brought an end to the drop-off center. Residents may drop off their recyclables at the Boulder County Recycling Center.
Scrap Metal
The City of Louisville is offering a pilot scrap metal collection program. Drop off items that are at least 50% metal for recycling--such as microwaves, toasters, pipes, shelving, empty paint cans and more--at the Public Works and Operations Yard at 1600 Empire Rd. in Louisville from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, city holidays excepted. The program will not accept refrigerators or other appliances containing Freon, propane canisters or other sealed tanks, cable, wire, batteries or any hazardous waste. (Find options for recycling these materials here.) Learn more about the scrap metal recycling program.
For more detailed information on what can be recycled in any of these categories, please refer to the guidelines of the latest Eco-Cycle Times. You can print the center pull-out section for a convenient guide to recycling in all of Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Do you have an unusual item you don't want to toss in the garbage? Check out our A to Z Recycling Guide.
You can also visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call us at 303-444-6634.
Find Curbside Composting Guidelines