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D diversion through general educational resources for contractors, others have enacted policy-based approaches to require diversion. The City of Boulder and Boulder County require a specified level of diversion from residential construction projects as part of their green building ordinances. Fort Collins also has an ordinance, but for both residential and commercial projects. These ordinances have helped drive some diversion and increased awareness of diversion opportunities. However, enforcing these ordinances has proved challenging, which can decrease their effectiveness. Finally, a unique aspect of C&D waste compared to other types of waste is that much of it can be reused. Whether it is dimensional lumber, old kitchen cabinets, decorative tile or counter tops, there are organizations that have created programs and business opportunities for the reuse of C&D waste. By deconstructing buildings rather than demolishing them, material can be salvage for re-sale. The Center for Resource Conservation operates the ReSource Yard in Boulder, and it assists residential projects with deconstruction plans, hauling of salvageable material and sale of salvageable material to the community. In Loveland, Uncle Benny’s Building Supplies has been salvaging and selling used and new building materials for 17 years. Colorado’s economy is booming but unfortunately, so is C&D waste. There is no denying that Colorado has significant hurdles to overcome to increase the C&D waste diversion, but it is encouraging to see both the public and private sectors developing resources and options to create more diversion opportunities. Kevin Afflerbaugh of Western Disposal writes an occasional column about green business practices. ... (BizWest Media)
Officers found they were just making a little bit of noise. 11:11 p.m. An Abiquiú Lake caller said there was a giant boulder on the road, after the bridge, blocking both sides of the highway.Silly string vandalismOct. 6 1:29 a.m. A Vista del Rio Apartments caller said her neighbor was slamming doors, hitting the walls and doors and yelling at someone in a car. 9:26 a.m. A Private Drive caller said her ex-boyfriend got into her house, because he still has keys, and stole her jewelry and money. 11:33 a.m. An Abiquiú Lake caller said someone flipped a boat and it was floating away. 1:13 p.m. An Ohkay Casino caller said a highly intoxicated man in his 60s needed an ambulance. 7:19 p.m. A U.S. Highway 64/84 caller said she hit an elk, totaling her Chevy Tahoe. 8:07 p.m. A North Riverside Drive caller said someone vandalized his car. It was just silly string. 9:58 p.m. A Roadrunner Drive in Ohkay Owingeh caller said a 37-year-old woman overdosed.Counting sheepOct. 7 1:05 a.m. A North Paseo de Oñate caller said a man in a black hoodie was lying in front of a business door. He was just waiting for his ride. 4:10 a.m. A County Road 56-A caller said he was sleeping in his truck, watching the sheep, when someone broke the window. 4:44 a.m. A County Road 415 in Coyote caller said his neighbor blocked the road so he cannot get to his house. 8:46 a.m. A North Riverside Drive caller said someone broke into his business. 8:57 a.m. A County Road 58 caller said someone broke into his house and stole some items. 9:21 a.m. A Camino Miramontes caller said he let a homeless woman stay the night and, when he woke up, he found that she stole his black Volkswagen Golf and his wallet. 12:46 p.m. A woman walked into the Española Police Department to report someone stole her wallet at Little Caesar’s and just tried to use her credit card. 1:48 p.m. An El Llano Road caller said her parents’ neighbors were tearing down the fence and they were scared to report it. 2:01 p.m. A County Road 144 in Alcalde caller said a man and a woman were taking things out of the unoccupied house his uncle owns and they were not supposed to be there. 2:13 p.m. A Private Drive in Hernandez caller said her son was delusional and destroying her home. He was transported to the Española Hospital. 4:11 p.m. A County Road 80 in Chimayó caller said a man keeps locking her gate and locking her out of her property. She wanted a deputy to help her cut the lock and file a trespassing report on him. A deputy told her to call the man and settle the lock dispute. 4:55 p.m. A North Riverside Drive caller said a man, who almost caused a crash, started yelling that he was going to shoot him.Calling for helpOct. 8 8:56 a.m. A County Road 76 in Truchas caller said his tenant sent him an email, threatening to shoot him. 1:21 p.m. A Santa Clara Police Department officer on North Riverside Drive said he found a stolen car in the parking lot of a bank. 2:41 p.m. An El Llano Road caller said someone violated a restraining order. 4:44 p.m. A La Joya Street caller said someone was dumping trash. 6:28 p.m. An Ohkay Casino caller said a man was walking into restricted construction areas in the casino. He was told to leave and not return. 6:57 p.m. A County Road 1 in ... (Rio Grande Sun)
Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle Image 4 of 18COASTAL_021_LH.JPG clockwise--Crouton Jones, from Boulder Creek, Tymn Urban (cq) from Santa Cruz, and Bill Haskell from Berkeley picking up mostly glass and nails at the 20th annual California coastal cleanup day at Boony Doon beach. Shot on 9/18/04 in Davenport. LIZ HAFALIA / The Chronicle Ran on: 09-19-2004 Crouton Jones (left) of Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz County), Tymn Urban of Santa Cruz and Bill Haskell of Berkeley pick up trash. Ran on: 09-19-2004 Crouton Jones (left) of Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz County), Tymn Urban of Santa Cruz and Bill Haskell of Berkeley pick up trash. lessCOASTAL_021_LH.JPG clockwise--Crouton Jones, from Boulder Creek, Tymn Urban (cq) from Santa Cruz, and Bill Haskell from Berkeley picking up mostly glass and nails at the 20th annual California coastal ... more Photo: LIZ HAFALIA, SFC Image 5 of 18Workers along Warm Water Cove, in San Francisco, Calif., as they join hundreds of volunteers participating in the Community Team's Coastal Cleanup Day, at different locations along the San Francisco Bay shoreline, on Sat. September... (SFGate)