Northern Colorado Council

Welcome to the Northern Colorado Council page. We support Recycle Colorado members in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties. We provide opportunities for individuals to collaborate and learn about all aspects of recycling in the region. We offer tours, hybrid meetings and events to help you learn about the different aspects of how recycling works such as  funding, collection, processing, end-use and more.

The NoCo Council invites members and non-members to participate in our quarterly educational sessions. If you are interested in recycling, or want to be a part of this group, we invite you to attend. Contact us today to get involved. 

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2025 Meeting Schedule & Notes

March 25th - Green Drinks at New Belgium Brewing Company
Join the Northern Colorado Council for their first SUPER happy hour speaker series of 2025! We hope you can join us for Green Drinks and some networking with fellow industry professionals, young professional and interested northern Colorado residents. 

This event will be Free and is in partnership with Green Drinks. Recycle Colorado and Green Drinks will welcome everyone to our awesome new event! Then we will introduce and let our speakers chat. Speakers Include:
1. Liz Chapman - The Executive Director of Recycle Colorado - Topic - Battery Stewardship
2. Clinton Sander - The Marketing Manager of A1 Organics - Topic - Buying Local Compost
3. Caroline Mitchell -The Lead Specialist, Waste Reduction and Recycling Environmental Services Department at the City of Fort Collins - Topic - EPR
4. Berenice Garcia Tellez - President & Co-Founder of Monarca -Topic: Overview of NoCoBiz Connect 

July 15th - Super Happy Hour Speaker Series at Zwei Brewing Co.
Join us at Zwei Brewing Co. for an evening of insightful discussions on recycling and sustainability. Learn about the latest initiatives in our community and how you can make a difference. Network with like-minded individuals and enjoy a great selection of craft beers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and educated! See you there!

September 15th - Trashtoberfest
Trashtoberfest is a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest-style celebration for Colorado’s waste, recycling, and sustainability professionals. Hosted by two of the state’s leading organizations — SWANA Rockies Chapter and Recycle Colorado — this fall event brings industry experts and community members together for an evening of networking, German food, beer, music, and games in a casual, educational setting.

We’re expecting 200+ attendees representing the full spectrum of the materials management industry — haulers, municipalities, composters, recyclers, policy-makers, and suppliers — for this family-friendly community event.

This event is also the Welcome Celebration for the Colorado SWANA Fall Conference. This is Colorado's region's premier solid waste event. This conference will be a hub for industry professionals, experts, and innovators to connect and discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in solid waste management. Sept 15 -17th

What to Expect:

• Oktoberfest Fun: Head to Zwei Brewery for an evening of German food, live music, and fun games.
• Entertainment: Enjoy live music by Polka Folka from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Participate in games like "Das Boot" and a Beer Stein Holding contest around 7:00 PM.
• Food & Drink: Indulge in a German-inspired buffet with bratwurst, pretzels, and more! Food will be provided. Bier will have to be purchased from Zwei. 
• Networking: Connect with others in the solid waste and recycling industry in a relaxed and fun environment.
• Education: Learn more about refuse management, waste, recycling, and organics.

Who's Invited: Everyone! Whether you're in the solid waste industry, a recycling enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun community event, Trashtoberfest is for you.

Join us at Trashtoberfest

December 2nd - Location & topic TBD