On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Boulder County’s Zero Waste team hosted a meeting at The
Old Gallery addressing challenges occurring at the Allenspark Transfer Station. Part of the discussion was the potential of new operating hours, allowing...
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Transformation for trash
Construction continues at the Allenspark Transfer Station to improve service and quality of life.
ALLENSPARK - On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Boulder County’s Zero Waste team hosted a meeting at The Old Gallery addressing challenges occurring at the Allenspark Transfer Station. Part of the discussion was the potential of new operating hours, allowing employees to benefit from a better work-life balance.
The Allenspark Transfer Station will be open the same number of hours each week.
Current transfer station hours:
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, the transfer station hours will be:
Sunday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mondays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Michal Duffy, Zero Waste Program Manager, told The Mountain-Ear, “The changes are being made based on feedback from area residents and facility users from a community event and a public survey.” According to the survey’s results, 71% of respondents said they would prefer the transfer station to open earlier and be closed one weekend day.
Please note that the transfer station will not be open on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The facility will open at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
To learn about the “Trash Talk” meeting, check out the coverage at https://themtnear.com/stories/boco-trash-talk-with-allenspark-community,18276? Or read the October 17, 2024, issue of The Mountain-Ear.
The Allenspark Transfer Station is located at 14857 Highway 7, Allenspark. For more information, please visit https://bouldercounty.gov/environment/trash/allenspark-transfer-and-recycle/ or call them at 303-747-2107.
