Waste characterization study conducted to guide zero-waste planning

Report outlines the Needs Assessment study that evaluated the recycling infrastructure, services, and costs throughout all geogrphic ares of the state and proposed three scenarios for increasing collection and recycling rates in Colorado by 2030 and 2035.

Partnering with Eco-Cycle, resource to collect data of waste diversion programs and policies

Evaluation with costs for moving public collection system to PAYT, adding subscription compost & expanding drop-site collection of recyclables & organics (has good cost data when available)

Requires hauler to provide MFU/commercial recycling & generators to provide common area recycling, also residential PAYT

Requires haulers to provide MFUs & businesses with recycling service equal to 50% of trash service & generators to provide occupants/employees/customers with recycling, also hauler licensing & residential PAYT requirements

Program examples, PAYT research, and policy adaptation tips

Public collection system with PAYT service to residents up to 3 units & hauler licensing for private haulers

Adopted in 2017 with the city’s PAYT system, this additional fee of $2.96/household-month is assessed to cover special collections & events

Public collection system with PAYT for residential customers up to 7 units

Contract hauler system serving up to 7 residential units with PAYT & hauler licensing requirements

Open-market collection system, PAYT is required for residents who have individual trash cart service

Requires haulers to provide MFUs & businesses with recycling service equal to 50% of trash service – website includes service calculator, FAQs

Policy assessment for residential, multi-family and commercial recycling and composting

Example of a recycling composition findings report for residential use

Waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver

Hauler requirements and other licensing information example

Example contract for residential curbside trash and recycling haulers

Deconstruction and recycling steps, advantages, and resources

Waste minimization strategy emphasizing reuse, recycling, and organics recovery practices