As we welcome fall, we're excited to share updates on our community's sustainability efforts. Keep reading to learn more about new waste contracts, electric transportation rebates and incentives, and the season's biggest sustainability event - Ecotoberfest on Oct. 5!
As always, thanks for being a part of making Superior a sustainable, resilient and vibrant community.
- Alexis Bullen, Sustainability Manager
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Ecotoberfest brings sustainability, autumn festivities and community together
Mark your calendars! The cities of Louisville and Lafayette and the Towns of Superior and Erie are hosting Ecotoberfest, a regional sustainability event, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Louisville Community Park (955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville).
Ecotoberfest will feature over 40 vendors and exhibitors, a sustainable marketplace, an electric vehicle showcase, no-cost small electronics recycling, a Halloween costume exchange where you can pick up free reused costumes, a locally sourced pumpkin patch, a kids’ bounce house, food trucks, face painting, a beer garden and live music!
We invite you to join us in envisioning and creating healthy, resilient and sustainable communities in the Front Range. This event is free and open to the public. We’re also looking for event help! Sign up to volunteer.
Costume exchange makes Halloween eek-o-friendly
Do you have old Halloween costumes lying around? Join us in the fun with the Ecotoberfest Halloween costume exchange! Donate your clean, gently used costumes to the swap through the collection bin at the front desk of the Superior Community Center from now until Sept. 30. All costumes will be sorted through and available at the Ecotoberfest event on Oct. 5. Come by to find some something cute, spooky or silly!
Town of Superior Board considers new waste collection options
The Town provides waste collection service to approximately 1,000 homes in Superior not part of the Rock Creek Master HOA through a third-party hauler. The Town’s current contract expires at the end of the year, so staff and ACES have been engaging residents, collecting information on best practices and neighboring contracts, and working with the Town Board since early this year to prepare for a new contract. Learn more about the new waste collection options being considered in this PDF.
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Learn more about rebates and incentives on electric transportation
Final Round of E-Bike Rebate Applications
The Colorado Energy Office is excited to announce the opening of the final round of e-bike rebate applications! Applications open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, and close at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. You can apply anytime during this period through the E-Bike Rebate Program webpage. If you aren’t selected, not to worry! You will automatically be entered into a waitlist for another selection round in late November. If you weren’t chosen in previous rounds, you are eligible to reapply. Please keep in mind that e-bikes must be purchased after receiving a rebate; rebates cannot be used retroactively. For more information, visit the E-Bike Rebate Program webpage.
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Act Soon for EV Discounts and Rebates
There are still lots of discounts and rebates available to help with the cost of purchasing a new or used electric vehicle (EV)! You could qualify for $7,500 - $26,500 towards the purchase or lease of a new EV or for $4,000 - $11,000 towards the purchase of a used EV depending on factors like your income, vehicle qualifications and purchase details.
Make sure to maximize your benefits by taking advantage of these incentives soon! On Jan. 1, 2025, the standard EV state tax credit decreases from $5,000 to $3,500. Speak with an EV coach to understand what incentives are right for you by going to the Colorado Energy Office's ReCharge Colorado webpage (English and Spanish available) and reaching out to the coach listed for your region.
Want to know more about other EV and transportation incentives? Check out our resources sheet.
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Join the Fall HOA Workshop for water conservation insights
Are you an HOA board member or resident who's curious about water conservation? The City of Lafayette, in partnership with the Town of Superior and the City of Louisville, are excited to invite you to the second workshop in our series designed to help HOAs implement effective water-saving practices for their landscapes.
We heard your feedback from the first workshop in May and are excited to bring you the following topics to continue the conversation about waterwise landscaping.
- Boulder County Wildfire Partners will present on firescaping best practices for your landscape and how to protect your property.
- Tips from the designer and contractor of Lafayette's Waterwise Demonstration Garden on sustainable landscaping strategies used for the implementation of the garden.
- More networking opportunities to share best practices with fellow HOA board members and residents in the county.
- Light refreshments will be provided.
Save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette Public Library (775 Baseline Road). Please RSVP to secure your spot.
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Mountain View Fire Protection District will host Slash Drop-off Chipping Event on Sept. 28
Mountain View Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Wildfire Partners and the Town, is pleased to announce a community-focused Slash Drop-off Chipping Event for National Preparedness Month in September. This event is designed to strengthen wildfire preparedness and community resilience by providing residents with a responsible way to dispose of:
- Junipers, which can even be cut flush to the ground without removing stump and should not grow back
- Wood slash, including limbs, branches and small trees up to 6 inches in diameter
** Please no trash, lumber or anything with nails or metal in it. **
In addition to the chipping service, wildfire prevention experts will be on hand to provide valuable insights into wildfire prevention strategies, property maintenance tips and resources aimed at enhancing fire resilience.
Slash Drop-off Chipping Event
Saturday, Sept. 28
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Town Lot 15, Northeast corner of McCaslin Blvd. & Coalton Road
Visit the event page to learn more.
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