The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the municipality seat. We are accepting applications until May 5, or until the seat is filled.
You’re invited to the 2025 NextCycle Colorado Pitch Competition, happening on Thursday, May 15 at eTown Hall in Boulder!
As you know, lithium ion batteries are ubiquitous and have become a waste disposal challenge especially after natural disasters. At our conference, we will hear from our friend Eric at the EPA on Li-Ion Battery Safety. Conference agenda and speaker bios are attached. Join us and register now! Registration closes in two weeks so don’t dawdle.
Dear Members of Recycle Colorado,
The third phase of Longmont’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) has begun implementation as of Jan. 1, 2025, requiring organics (composting) collection for food wholesalers, distributers, manufacturers and grocery stores.
GreenLatinos is excited to be partnering with Regional Air Quality Council to host an event on April 22nd made specifically for Food Truck Owners!
The Solid Waste and Materials Management Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is proposing changes to Section 1.8.2 of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities, 6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1.
Thank you to all of the participants, legislators, sponsors and exhibitors who joined us this year!
Denver International Airport rolled out a pilot waste management program in Concourse B in hopes of significantly reducing how much waste goes to landfills.
The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the county seat. We are accepting applications untilMarch 6 or until the seat is filled.
The 2025 Resource Recycling Conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community advocates to share knowledge, spark meaningful discussions, and inspire action toward a more sustainable future. They invite professionals, academics, and practitioners to submit proposals for engaging and informative sessions that showcase cutting-edge research, successful case studies, and actionable insights.
The Avon Foam Cycle densifier is finally up and running! Official opening day coming around the end of February to the public. More details soon!
Among other recyclable materials, the CEDC’s Circular Transportation Network (CTN) collects LDPE and HDPE film plastics including film wrap, plastic bags, ziplock bags, bubble wrap and more.
In alignment with the CEDC’s mission to develop circular economies within Colorado, support local economies, and keep materials circulating at their highest value, the CEDC recently launched the Circular Transportation Network (CTN). The CTN is a collaboration between the CEDC, Front Range Transload, and B. Kirkland Trucking made possible by a grant from the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Fund.
Aspen City Council passed a new construction and demolition (C&D) diversion ordinance aimed at reducing landfill waste and supporting the city’s sustainability goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A key focus area in that effort is addressing the high volume of C&D debris, which represents 53% of the material in the Pitkin County landfill and accounts for 16% of Aspen’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The regional material recovery facility would localize recycling operations on the Western Slope.
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.
CEDC Taps into Southwest Colorado’s Sustainability Roots
Third CEDC office location brings circular economy resources to the region
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.
