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Zero Waste Events

Cloud City Conservation Center provides Zero Waste services to events held in Lake County such as the Leadville Trail 100 Run and Boom Days. These events are our biggest fundraisers of the year.

  • Interested in making your event Zero Waste? Scroll Down!

  • Interested in joining our Zero Waste Event Staff? Click the link above!

    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.

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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!