The city is working to become a zero waste community, where we dramatically reduce the amount of waste we create by reusing, recycling and composting most of what we throw away.
The Universal Zero Waste Ordinance (UZWO) is one of the city’s community-wide efforts in pursuit of Boulder’s zero waste future. It requires all property owners, commercial and residential, to subscribe to compost, recycling and trash collection services. It also requires businesses to provide separated collections with compliant signage for all three waste streams and to train employees on proper waste sorting.
By reducing and properly sorting waste, our local businesses minimize their environmental impact and serve as role models for our community. But they cannot do it alone.
Become a Waste Sorting Pro
Restaurants and cafés need your help to make sure waste goes in the right bins – especially when each diner is responsible for clearing their own table.
Just getting started? Check out the city’s Zero Waste Sorting Quiz for an interactive and educational game. Already a sorting expert? Test your knowledge with Eco-Cycle’s sorting game.
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