Zero Waste Events
C4 is proud to provide Zero Waste services to Lake County events including the Leadville Race Series and Boom Days.
Support a cleaner, greener Lake County this summer—C4 is hiring Zero Waste staff to help local events go Zero Waste! Work alongside a fun, committed team to:
♻️ Manage Zero Waste stations
🗑️ Sort compost, recycling, and trash
🙌 Keep our events clean and community-centered
Sign up for one shift, or sign up for them all! Dates include:
June 27-28: Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half
July 11-13: Silver Rush 50 Run and Mountain Bike
August 8-9: Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike
August 15-17: Leadville Trail 100 Run
Pay is $22/hour | T-Shirt and gloves provided | Must be 16+ with reliable transportation. Be ready for a fast-paced, hands-on, and occasionally messy job. SIGN UP TODAY!
Why Does It Matter?
Reducing the waste impact of local events is important because it:
SAVES ENERGY by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from producing/mining new materials
EXTENDS THE LIFE OF THE LANDFILL by diverting recyclables and compostables
REDUCES LANDFILL EMISSIONS by reducing organic waste in the landfill which degrades anaerobically and creates methane
STORES CARBON IN THE SOIL since compost enhances the soil’s capacity to sequester carbon, drawing down atmospheric carbon through healthier soils
Lake County Event Requirements
Lake County encourages recycling regardless of event size, but events over 500 participants that serve food or drink are required to have recycling through the County’s Special Event Permitting process. County requirements include:
A 1:1 ratio of trash to recycling containers- we recommend placing a recycling bin next to every trash bin. We also recommend one set of bins for every 50 individuals.
Type of recycling required:
Mixed containers (aluminum, glass and plastic bottles)
Cardboard
A plan for recycling that includes hauling and overnight bear-proof storage if applicable.
You must have a written waste plan that includes trash and recycling hauling and overnight bear-proof storage if applicable, though we also advise you to consider including food scrap composting in your plan.
Event Resources
For no charge, you can rent collapsible waste stations from Cloud City Conservation Center for use at events in Lake County. We recommend one set of waste stations for every 50 people. Use them at your event, drop-off the recyclables at the Lake County Landfill & Recycling Center, then return clean bins to C4! Please review our waste station rental form for more details.
Want to make your event zero waste? Click the button above or email us at info@c4leadville.org to learn more about your options and get a quote today!