Boulder’s Deconstruction Ordinance

Boulder, Colorado’s deconstruction ordinance requires deconstruction of any building being torn down regardless of age and whether it’s residential or commercial. Boulder’s ordinance also includes what’s known as a “mandatory minimum” – it sets a recyclable/reusable material diversion target, demanding that 75% of a building’s weight must be kept out of landfills through reuse or recycling. Other common provisions involve contractor requirements and facilitating material reuse.