Policy
The Recycle Colorado Policy Committee works on local and state policy to advance waste diversion through reuse/remanufacturing and composting.
Chair: Randy Moorman, Eco-Cycle Vice Chair: Jenifer Freeman, Swire Coca-Cola Vice Chair: Brandy Moe, PaintCare Recorder: Mellik Gorton, CDPHE: Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Board Liaison: Alicia Archibald, Kessler Consulting Staff Lead: Ally Byzewski, Recycle Colorado Office Manager
HB22-1355, the Producer Responsibility Bill PASSED!
A Statement from our Board President, Charles Kamenides on the Bill's passing:
Well, everyone, it came down to the last day of the legislative. session, but I am thrilled to report that HB22-1355 Producer Responsibility for Recycling has PASSED out of the Legislature and is on its way to the Governor for signature. It passed the Senate 21-14 and the House 40-25 on final passage. This. Is. Huge. It is the first of its kind policy in the US and will be a model that other states will look to as they contemplate their own approaches.
This was truly a huge collective effort by a coalition of very broad stakeholders that all had a critical part to play. Every one of us contributed to the success of this campaign and words can’t express how grateful I am to each and every one of you who contributed. Needless to say, I’m so proud of the work of this organization (our collective team) to get this enormous achievement done.
We are working on a press release and you’ll see reports in the news over the next few days. We will keep you posted on bill signing, etc. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions.
Special Kudos to Randy Moorman and Jenifer Freeman for leading this effort on our behalf!! Job Well-Done Recycle Colorado!
Charles Kamenides Recycle Colorado Board President
Producer Responsibility was able to make it out of the Senate and the House, but is awaiting the Governor's signature to make it official. Some industries are trying to persuade the Governor to veto this bill. Thank you to those who sent over 100 emails in support of our Governor and Producer Responsibility. If you are a business, municipality or an individual that would like to contribute, please do so by writing an email.
Producer Responsibility Bill Documents
Summary of Bill Revisions, 5/10/2022 Summary of Bill Revisions, 5/5/2022 Summary of Bill Revisions After Second Reading Explanation of Added Amendments to the Producer Responsibility Bill, 4/13/2022 Summary of Bill Revisions, 2/21/2022 to 3/28/2022 March 28th Draft of Producer Responsibility Bill Summary of Bill Revisions, 01/13/2022 to 2/21/2022 First Draft of Producer Responsibility Bill Preliminary Bill Language for Producer Responsibility Bill (Submitted to Legislative Service Drafters) Recycle Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy Recommendations
Producer Responsibility Informational Documents
Producer Responsibility Fact Sheet How Local Governments will benefit and be impacted by Producer Responsibility How Businesses would benefit and be impacted by Producer Responsibility How Producer Responsibility Will Work in Colorado Producer Responsibility Key Talking Points
Articles on Producer Responsibility
Exert in the Denver Post Article from the Colorado Sun Producer Responsibility Support from the City of Aspen
2022 Legislative Session
The 2022 Legislative Session is currently in progress. To learn how you get involved, see above. To learn more the bills we are actively following, see below.
If you are interested in more closely tracking the status of on-going legislation in Colorado, link to the General Assembly website www.leg.colorado.gov. From there you can also link to Colorado house and senate member directories. Find out who your representatives are with Find My Legislator.
Bills of Interest
- HB22-1355 - Producer Responsibility Program for Recycling- PASSED
- HB22-1159 - Waste Diversion and Circular Economy Center- PASSED
- HB22-1025 - Repeal of Infrequently Used Tax Expenditures-PASSED
- HB22-1031 - Consumer Right to Repair Powered Wheelchairs- PASSED
Recycle Colorado Policy Documents
Recycle Colorado State and Local Policy Framework Presentation on the Plastics Pollution Reduction Act How Producer Responsibility Will Support Circular Economies
Historical Fact Sheets
Develop A Statewide Organics Management Plan Incentivize Development of Recycling End Markets Front Range Waste Diversion Act Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Recyclers Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Electronic Devices Banned from Landfills
Grants and Rebates
The Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) program, established by the Colorado state legislature in 2007, provides funding that promotes economic development through the management of materials that would otherwise be landfilled. Funds are available to support recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, source reduction, and beneficial use/reuse.
The Front Range Waste Diversion (FRWD) program and enterprise fund was approved by the Colorado state legislature in 2019, and collects funds from an increase in user fees at Front Range landfill to provide grants and technical assistance to Front Range communities to increase recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
Sector representatives are Recycle Colorado members’ link to the Policy Committee
Members with questions about the Policy Committee or current legislation can contact their respective Policy Committee sector representative.
Non-Profit - Front Range: |
Randy Moorman, Eco-Cycle |
Non-Profit - Rural: |
Sarah Jones, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. |
Recycler - Rural: |
Reva Phillips, Southeast and East Central Recycling |
Consultant - Statewide: |
Lisa Skumatz, SERA, Inc. |
Citizen: |
Jonathan Greenspan |
Hauler - Front Range: |
Neil Noble, Republic Services |
Hauler - Rural: |
Alyssa Reindel, EverGreen Zero Waste |
Recycler - Statewide: |
Brandy Moe, PaintCare |
Small Business - Rural: |
Monique DiGiorgio, Table to Farm Compost |
Local Government - Rural: |
Kris Holstrom, San Miguel County |
Government - Front Range: |
Charlotte Pitt, City and County of Denver |
Government - Front Range: |
Jonathan Wachtel, City of Lakewood |
Non-recycling Business - Statewide: |
David Fridland, EcoProducts, PBC |
Local Government/Landfill - Rural: |
Matt Chrisp, Logan County |
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