The Remediation Program, with assistance from the Solid Waste Program, is initiating the stakeholder process to discuss an upcoming proposed rule that will increase the Hazardous Substance Response Fund portion of the Solid Waste User Fee by $0.01 per cubic yard. The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will receive an information briefing on the proposed rule during the February 18th meeting with a hearing on the proposed rule on May 20th with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2025. 

Find a recycling drop-off center for flexible plastic film near you

• 60+ retail locations, plus municipal depots, throughout the U.S collect plastic film for recycling.
• They accept grocery bags, plastic wrap, shipping mailers, and so much more.
• Recycling these items helps produce new products with a reduced carbon footprint, and helps keep plastics out of our environment.

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The regional material recovery facility would localize recycling operations on the Western Slope.

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Circular Action Alliance is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Operations Assistant to support our team in data analytics, tracking, and managing paperwork related to EPR compliance and circular economy initiatives. As a key member of our operations team, you will assist in gathering, processing, and analyzing data to ensure the smooth execution of programs aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling. You will also help maintain records, assist with reports, and support the team in various administrative tasks that drive our mission forward.

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CEDC Taps into Southwest Colorado’s Sustainability Roots
Third CEDC office location brings circular economy resources to the region

The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise is here to support Colorado’s path to circularity. C3 provides access to the tools, funding, and expertise you need to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re in the planning stages or enhancing an ongoing initiative, C3 supports circularity projects at every stage.

Leaders from Republic Services, Parker, Centennial and the State of Colorado recently celebrated the opening of a new recycling, waste and organics hauling facility in the Town of Parker. The 22,000-square-foot facility will employ 150 people and be home to 100 collection trucks that will service Southern Denver, Southern Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock and surrounding communities.

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PaintCare invites bids from qualified parties to provide collection support and transportation and processing services. Bidders may bid to service any or all of the four groups of sites/events identified in the scope of work within the RFP.

The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division is starting public meetings focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. These landfills are significant sources of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Addressing emissions from municipal solid waste landfills will help Colorado achieve its ambitious climate goals.

 Denver International Airport’s (DEN) “Zero Waste Valet” program has diverted 69.2 tons of material from the landfill into compost and recycling in its first six months of operation. The pilot program, which launched in June, 2024, has achieved an average waste diversion rate of 71% – or the rate at which trash is kept out of the landfill - three times higher than the airport's facility-wide diversion rate. 

Colorado Recycles week is November 11th-15th and America Recycles Day is November 15th this year. During Colorado Recycles Week, we are taking to LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to tell the stories of our members.

2024 Council & Committee Notes & Resources

Colorado Composting Council (COCC)
Please email us for the 2024 notes document.

Join Brian Loma for a training to get you and your food truck ready for 2025 and beyond. Learn about statewide and local changes to food container regulations designed to eliminate toxic food packaging and fight climate change.

The Zero Waste Valet Associate is responsible for transporting recyclables, compostables and trash for concessions on the B concourse, and educating their staff about best practices in waste diversion. The ZWV Associate will also be responsible for communicating with the Program Manager, Program Director and DEN Airport Sustainability team about how concessions are performing, rates of contamination, and ideas for improvement and/or increased efficiencies for the program. ZWV Associates will weigh each waste stream from each concession and record that weight, along with any instances of contamination, using a specially designed software. This data will be used by Scraps and DEN to report on the impact of the pilot program and to generate progress reports for the concessions themselves. After weights are recorded, ZWV Associates will bring the waste to the proper disposal area (chute, compactor, toter, etc) throughout the concourse.

Organization Overview
The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) is a community non-profit organization with a mission to promote
practical solutions for resource conservation and waste reduction in Summit County, Colorado. Programs include
recycling and composting, climate action, energy conservation, water conservation and sustainable food
production. HC3 engages residents, visitors, and businesses in protecting our local environment.

The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise is a new statewide program dedicated to supporting Colorado’s communities, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and institutions of higher learning with resources to advance the state’s transition to a circular economy. The C3 Enterprise replaced the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) program and the Front Range Waste Diversion (FRWD) program on July 1, 2024 and includes financial and technical assistance to enhance circularity across the state.

AI-driven sortation systems provider AMP and hauler Waste Connections are partnering to build a new MRF in Colorado, slated to open in early 2026.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is pleased to celebrate Colorado Recycles Week, from November 11-15, and encourages everyone to do their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle. 

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RRS is seeking applications for a Communications Specialist to work with an established clientele as well as provide assistance in developing new projects focusing on developing, managing and executing communications and outreach campaigns; overseeing design and implementation; and providing messaging and branding approaches to a wide variety of client types and projects.

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