Gold Leader
Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, CO
Gold member since 2013
24 Karat Gold winner 2013 and 2020
Blue Star Recyclers is a 501(c)3 social enterprise with the mission of using the ethical recycling of electronic waste to create 41 jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. Our mission is recycling electronics and other materials to create local jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. Blue Star Recyclers is E-Stewards, ISO-14001 and OHSAS-18001 certified.
Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Replaced commuting vehicle with hybrid vehicle to reduce emissions.
Consolidated e-waste shipments to reduce carbon footprint.
Waste Minimization & Diversion
26 million pounds of electronics recycled.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Donated laptops to Greeley Central High School.
Through a joint project with the EPA, recycled 61,040 lbs. of CRT material at no charge to residential consumers in El Paso County.
Meaningful, above minimum wage employment for 26 adults with autism and other disabilities.
Hundreds of staff hours donated to community education efforts.
For every dollar spent at Blue Star, there is a $2.00 Social Return on Investment.
Reduced taxpayer burden to date approximately $20,500,000