Source Separated Organics Collection
Hauling tips and other collection methods for organic waste
San Mateo Litter Work Group Best Practices
A review of best practices and recommendations for litter management
San Luis Valley Waste Diversion Study
Evaluation of regional drop-site system, recycling center enhancements & education program
Recycling Partnership Site
A partnership to help advocate recycling programs, meet sustainability goals, and help develop policy solutions
Recycling Ordinance & Building Design Guidelines
Multi-sector ordinance examples, recycling program guidelines and building design
Pueblo County Solid Waste Study
Waste characterization study for a diverse population density
Pitkin County YouTube Motion Graphics Examples
Short skit advertisements used to help divert trash and promote recycling through light-hearted comedic cartoon animated trash.
Pitkin County Regulations
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
Pitkin County Compost Facility
County facility accepts food, wood & green waste plus biosolids to produce multiple products
Pitkin County C&D Debris Recovery Program Brochure & C&D Diversion Regulation
Includes requirements for contractor use of Green Halo tracking system, deposit requirements & rebate opportunity
Organics Collection & Processing BMPs, Houston TX
Organics management through a variety of sectors example
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Policy
Factsheets, policy statements & legislation principles for hazardous waste
National Apartment Association Recycling Programs Best Practice
Trends, benefits, and methods for recycling programs and case studies
Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol - Regional Projects
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
Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol - Commercial Buildings
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
Loveland Regulations
Public collection system with PAYT service to residents up to 3 units & hauler licensing for private haulers
Longmont Solid Waste Management Fee
Adopted in 2017 with the city’s PAYT system, this additional fee of $2.96/household-month is assessed to cover special collections & events
Longmont Regulations
Public collection system with PAYT for residential customers up to 7 units