Official Communications from the Town of Lyons
Dirty Dozen Recycling Contaminants
Below is EcoCycle's Dirty Dozen hit list of the worst recycling contaminants that should not go in the recycling bin.

One of the challenges to single-stream recycling is the increase in contamination - folks tend to get a little recycling happy, tossing additional items into the bin. But, sending non-recyclable materials jeopardizes the success of the whole program.

Please help make single-stream recycling a success by keeping these materials OUT:
  1. Plastic bags
  2. Plastic bags with recyclable materials in them
  3. Shredded paper
  4. Scrap metal
  5. Hazardous waste
  6. Diapers or other bio-hazardous waste
  7. Non-recyclable plastics
  8. Flattened containers
  9. Caps or lids on glass bottles or jars
  10. Liquids
  11. Ceramics or non-recyclable glass
  12. Frozen food containers
Read more on recycling contaminants and their proper disposal, at ecocycle.org/dirtydozen.

Scrap Metal & Styrofoam Pick-up

Wednesday, July 24 | Free Pick up from Your Property!


Last week, the Lyons Volunteers collected 900 lbs of scrap metal from the Lyons community! Due to last week's success, the Volunteers will host another free pick-up of scrap metal and Styrofoam, on Wednesday, July 24.

To request the Volunteers to pick up scrap metal and/ or hard block Styrofoam from your residence, visit Lyonsvolunteers.org and fill out the online work request form. Lyons Volunteers will get back to you to schedule the pickup of scrap metal/hard block Styrofoam at your property.


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LaVern M. Johnson Park Closure

July 24 through July 28


From Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28, LaVern M. Johnson Park will be leased to Planet Bluegrass for RockyGrass Festival campers. During this time, Lyons residents may access LaVern M. Johnson Park with proof of residency, and will be limited to foot traffic only.
Sandstone Summer Concert Series

Sandstone Summer Concert Series

Thursday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m.


Final Four Concerts!

Everyone's favorite Thursday evening pastime continues on July 25, with Sally Van Meter & the True Bluegrass Band. So pack up the family and blankets, and plan to spend your Summer Thursdays at Sandstone Park!

lyonscolorado.com/SummerConcerts >>
2019 National Night Out

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Bohn Park


Mark your calendars! The 2019 National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Bohn Park. 
Lyons Redstone Museum

Lyons Redstone Museum

Open Daily, June through September

Monday - Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 - 4:30 PM


Stop by the Lyons Redstone Museum for a history lesson on the Lyons area and its people. The town's old schoolhouse, built in 1881, was saved from the wrecker's bar and restored into the Lyons Redstone Museum.

Peruse displays such as 40 Years, 40 Artifacts, the Flood display, Bank Teller Cage, Grandpa Colt's fainting couch, old-time pictures, the Genealogy files (maybe with your name in them!) and more. Get a digital copy of the Lyons Historic District on your smartphone, and view the 15 sandstone buildings built from the 1880's to 1932.

Learn the history of your Town of Lyons, Colorado.
IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder

IRONMAN Bike Routes Along US-36 & SH-66

Saturday, August 3
The IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. The bike race includes a 56-mile route through Boulder County, which will heavily impact northbound US-36 to eastbound SH-66. 

Expect traffic impacts throughout Saturday. Alternate routes are advised.


Full IRONMAN Bicycle Route >>

IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Information >>

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