Summary
Organization name
Blue Star Recyclers
2011
Tax id (EIN)
27-5071916
Category
Employment
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
953 Decatur St. Unit CDenver, CO 80204
Denver County, CO, US
El Paso County, CO, US
Boulder County, CO, US
About
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Blue Star Recyclers exists to create meaningful jobs for people with autism and other disabilities by ethically recycling electronics. Earned income covers more than 90% of our expenses, but we rely on fundraising to help create more jobs. This year we have also set a goal to fund operations for our refurbishment and resale program.
Testimonials
Employee, Leigh Schilling told NBC news how every day there is a goal at Blue Star and she tries to outdo her record every day. Leigh says she feels appreciated here.
"To have people actually encourage you in a workplace makes me very, very grateful. I wish more people could be like that," she said.
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Mission
Our mission is to recycle electronics and other materials to create local jobs for people with autism and other disabilities.
Background Statement
Mission & History
Founded in 2009 by Bill Morris and the Fagnant Family in Colorado Springs, Blue Star Recyclers is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise dedicated to creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment through the ethical recycling and refurbishment of electronics.
Since its founding, Blue Star has generated measurable social, environmental, and economic impact, including:
Recycling more than 35 million pounds of electronics responsibly.
Providing competitive, meaningful employment to over 50 people with disabilities at Blue Star, and helping create 200+ additional jobs at other organizations replicating our model.
Delivering more than $25 million in positive economic impact and taxpayer savings by reducing reliance on government-funded benefits for our workforce.
Blue Star sustains over 90% of its annual operating budget through earned income from recycling operations, with the remainder funded by grants, individual donors, and corporate sponsors—all while maintaining administrative costs under 5%.
Our Programs
Colorado Recycling Operations – Electronics recycling facilities based in Denver, CO.
Blue Star International – Workforce development and inclusion initiatives supporting employers across the country in creating jobs for people with disabilities.
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Organization Data
Denver, CO 80204