 Recycle Colorado Lobby Day
Each year, Recycle Colorado staff, members, and volunteers head to the Colorado Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss legislation and recycling, composting and Zero Waste challenges with legislators. This is a way for anyone who wants to support new waste initiatives and meet with their Senator and Representative to have the opportunity to spend the day at the capitol. Materials and training is provided each year and newbies are encouraged to join.
Why should you consider lobbying with us?
Lobbying is a mechanism where all voices are heard by elected officials. Although many people focus on the lobbying efforts of large corporations, the impact of grass-roots lobbying should not be overlooked. Lobbying is a form of advocacy that allows you as a citizen, employee, or member of ours work together to support something you care about. Seize the opportunity to directly talk to legislators around the issues that are important to you and your state by joining Recycle Colorado’s lobby day where we share our vision for a less wasteful Colorado. Members from local government, large corporations, individuals, or small nonprofits all have a role as we speak to our legislators, so we hope you will join us.
2025 Lobby Day: March 4th!
This year, Recycle Colorado’s Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. You will see some new features to the program for 2025. In addition to the scheduled appointment and meetings with legislators, Lobby Day this year will include:
- A legislator breakfast at the Capitol
- Exhibit opportunities at the Capitol
- A keynote luncheon
- Recognition opportunities with Legislators
What Does Lobby Day look like this year?
What will we be lobbying on in 2025?
For the 2025 Legislative Session, Recycle Colorado is partnering with the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), to advance an extended producer responsibility program for small and medium format batteries as a measure to keep them out of the diversion stream and reduce the safety risks that they cause.
Cannot attend Lobby Day but want to have your voice heard? We've got you covered!
In an effort to include folks who cannot be at the capital on Lobby Day with us, we will deliver notes of encouragement or appreciation to your legislator for you. Think about it like sending some love from your region of the state! Fill out the form linked below with your information and message you want to send to your legislator.
Sponsor Lobby Day
Don’t miss your opportunity to show your support of Recycle Colorado with Colorado’s Legislature and Staff. Sponsorship provides you with key recognition during the day as well as the option to exhibit at the Capitol.
Exhibit at the Capital on Lobby Day
A new feature of Lobby Day this year will include space for exhibitors to have a booth in the West Foyer of the Capital. Exhibiting will take place from 1:00pm-4:30pm on our Lobby Day. Space is limited, so if you feel like you can add value to our Lobby Day, let us know you are interested by sending us an email.
2024 Lobby Day
 What did we lobby on in 2024?
- Producer Responsibility for Paper & Packaging Products approval by the joint budget commission
- Waste Tire Management Enterprise Bill (SB24-123)
- CDPHE Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Fund (C3E)
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