Waste characterization study conducted to guide zero-waste planning

Examination of current solid waste management to increase waste diversion

Included commercial waste audit, business survey & stakeholder discussions with recommendations for hauler licensing & reporting, enhanced drop-site collection, dedicated marketing & employee education & improved enclosures

Study evaluated MSW stream, single-stream recyclables & C&D stream for diversion potential & contamination

Waste characterization study for a diverse population density

Developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment & safety procedures; sample selection; trash & recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing & recording; and data analysis

Developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment & safety procedures; sample selection; trash & recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing & recording; and data analysis

Example of a recycling composition findings report for residential use

Example of a waste composition findings report for institutional, commercial, and industrial use

Construction & demolition waste characterization results example

Multi-sector data information

County waste composition comparison from 2010 to 2019 with data methodology and results

Interactive Colorado map provided by CDPHE that shows the statistics of waste composition in each county

Waste composition and characteristics from a municipal landfill in residential, commercial, construction & demolition, and self-hauled waste sectors

Facts and figures of waste generation and assessment of trends within the United States.