Get set up for recycling success
Free Resources
HC3 offers free resources for business and homeowners associations which include:
- Site assessments
- Staff trainings
- Recycling bin labels and signage
- Grant funding to support a new or improved recycling program. This could include refrigerator magnets, recycling bins, enclosure construction, or even a portion of monthly service costs.
Contact emmett@highcountryconservation.org to learn more or schedule a free recycling assessment.
Recycling Success from Local Businesses
Flying Dutchman
Energy Improvements: Crawlspace insulation
Annual savings: $619
Lifetime CO2 savings: 25 tons
Rootstalk
“Our recycling in the restaurant as well as at home has improved. We are now down from 8 trash cans to 4! The composting program has been very impactful.”
-Cameron Baker, Sous Chef
Ski Watch Condominiums
Improvements made:
-Expanded recycling service to include glass
-Added recycling bins to each unit
-Recycling guidelines circulated regularly
Sawmill Creek Condominiums
“Due to HC3’s support along with Sawmill Creek’s HOA and Great Western Lodging, we have been able to make a difference helping Summit County reach its goals for recycling.”
-Bobbie Zanca, Sawmill Creek condo owner
Bluebird Market
“Bluebird Market is excited to help Summit County reach its goal of 40% waste diversion by 2035 by recycling single stream mixed materials, glass, and food waste.”
-Scott Vollmer
Nomad Coffee House, Bluebird Market
What they’re doing:
– Composting coffee grounds
– Recycling single stream and glass materials
Colorado Marketplace & Bakery
“We have been composting all food scraps we cannot use at the bakery and everyone participates.”
-Heather Beckman, Co-owner
Mighty Bar
Mighty Bar is committed to reducing waste and recycling the materials they use the most.
Breckenridge Terrace
“This project originally started because of my personal passion to be environmentally friendly. In the end, my vision came to fruition because of the backing I received from HC3.”
-Asia Stephens
Summit County Justice Center
“We are thankful for the partnership with HC3, and for the opportunity to keep Summit County green!”
-Commander Jake Straw
West Hills
Resident and HOA board member, Ted, recognized an area of opportunity.