It's almost your turn to help us pick your 2025 Board Leaders!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and had a conversation with a member. Your encouragement is what helps us put some of the best leaders in Colorado waste diversion on our board. 

We are currently reviewing all nominations and reaching out to potential candidates. A list of candidates and their intro videos will be uploaded soon!

If you have questions about the board election process, please feel free to contact David Fridland ([email protected]) or one of our other current board members.

Board of Director Requirements & Responsibilities
All Directors shall be at least 18 years of age and have legal and lawful presence in the United States. Each Director shall have been a member of Recycle Colorado in good standing for no less than one year prior to assuming office (paid membership dues for 2025).

  • Commitment for a minimum of three years unless special permission is granted by the board.

  • Attend regular Board meetings every month. Come prepared to each meeting having read the previous month’s meeting minutes & notes, monthly financial statements, and other documents distributed prior to the meeting.

  • Attend the annual Board Retreat & new Board Member orientation, December 12th-13th.

  • Actively participate in Board meetings, and at least one council, committee, or Recycle Colorado event.

  • Accept and support Recycle Colorado’s mission statement

  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, goals, and objectives for long- and short-term organizational planning.

  • Ensure open and healthy communication between Board and staff by offering assistance to the Executive Director and staff as called upon.

  • Ensure open and healthy communication between Board members by respecting opinions, listening courteously, and interacting sincerely.

  • Assist Recycle Colorado in meeting its annual fundraising goals by contributing time and/or money to fundraising, soliciting, seeking membership donations; sponsors or grantors agencies, and/or writing and reviewing grant proposals. 

  • Serve as an ambassador for Recycle Colorado to the community and state of Colorado.