Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies
Longmont Waste Diversion Centerduring staffed hours (Longmont residents only - bring utility bill as proof of residence)

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Electronics

Disposing of electronics in the trash is illegal in Colorado.

RECYCLE AT CHaRM (Boulder; fees apply) or with a responsible recycling company listed on Eco-Cycle’s A-Z Recycling Guide (click the blue button and select “Electronics”).

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Dark Envelopes

NOT RECYCLABLE

OK IN COMPOST (see composting locations in Food Scraps listing)

Dark-colored envelopes, such as the reds and greens often found during the holidays, are not recyclable. White and other light-colored paper envelopes are OK to recycle in your curbside bin.

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Food Scraps

COMPOST in curbside bins and at these locations:

Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies
Longmont Waste Diversion Centerduring staffed hours (Longmont residents only - bring utility bill as proof of residence)
Nederland Transfer Station & Recycling Center

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Foam Packing Sheets

Recyclable at CHaRM ONLY (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies

See photos of packing sheets accepted.

Holiday Cards

REUSE cards as next year’s gift tags or place-setting cards.

RECYCLE in curbside bins and at recycling drop-off centers. NO cards embossed with foil or other non-paper material. NO non-paper items such as ribbons, photos or photo paper.

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Holiday Light Cords & Extension Cords

RECYCLE AS SCRAP METAL AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY (no fee) – NOT in curbside bins:

Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder)
Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Center
Longmont Waste Diversion Centerin a specially-marked cart during staffed hours (Longmont residents only - bring utility bill as proof of residence)
Allenspark Drop-off Center

Attached light bulbs are OK. Please bundle the cords and tie them with the loose end so the light string does not get caught in the recycling machinery.

Drop-off Center Information

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Packing Peanuts

REUSE ONLY – Take to packing and shipping store. Find locations at
www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide.

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Paper Shopping Bags & Cardboard Boxes

RECYCE curbside or at recycling drop-off centers. Large staples & shiny graphics OK. REMOVE non-paper handles (string, etc.) and metal grommets from bags.

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Plastic Bags

Includes grocery/checkout bags, dry-cleaner bags and ziplock bags

RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside bins:
Bags must be clean, dry and empty.

Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies
Longmont Waste Diversion Centerduring staffed hours (Longmont residents only - bring utility bill as proof of residence)

Participating Grocery Stores - Find locations at
www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide.

NO tape. Plastic bags are NOT recyclable in your curbside bin.

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Tissue Paper

COMPOST in curbside bins and at these locations:

Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder; fees apply)
Longmont Waste Diversion Center during staffed hours (Longmont residents only - bring utility bill as proof of residence)

NO glitter or other non-paper items.

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#6 White Block Foam

(aka Styrofoam®)

RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside bins:

CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies
Longmont Waste Diversion Center

This is the material typically used to package computers, TVs, wine, etc.

NO food-grade foam (to-go containers, meat trays, egg cartons, disposable cups, etc.), moisture, tape, packing peanuts (see packing peanuts listing), bendable foam, any foam other than #6, or any color other than white.

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Wrapping Paper

for a limited time only in BOULDER & LONGMONT: Dec. 26 – Jan. 31

RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY (no fee) – NOT in curbside bins:

Boulder County Recycling Centerin the bin marked “Wrapping Paper”
Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Boulder) in the bin marked “Compost”
Longmont Waste Diversion Centerin the bin marked “Wrapping Paper”

Please do not put wrapping paper in with single-stream recycling.

This material will be accepted for a limited time in select locations, as it is a very low-grade material and normally considered a contaminant in the recycling bin because of its high clay and ink content and low fiber content.

NO metallic wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, ornaments, tissue paper, fluorescent or dark paper, or wrapping paper covered with tape.

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