Ordinance amending solid waste hauler regulations

Mill levy approved in 2018 to fund 5 key areas across the county with roughly $2M/year available to expand & add new waste diversion programs & infrastructure

Facility produces Class III compost & other products from food, wood, green waste & biosolids

Hauling tips and other collection methods for organic waste

A review of best practices and recommendations for litter management

Evaluation of regional drop-site system, recycling center enhancements & education program

Software tool to manage and measure waste and recycling programs

A partnership to help advocate recycling programs, meet sustainability goals, and help develop policy solutions

Multi-sector ordinance examples, recycling program guidelines and building design

Waste characterization study for a diverse population density

Short skit advertisements used to help divert trash and promote recycling through light-hearted comedic cartoon animated trash.

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

County facility accepts food, wood & green waste plus biosolids to produce multiple products

Includes requirements for contractor use of Green Halo tracking system, deposit requirements & rebate opportunity

Program examples, PAYT research, and policy adaptation tips

Organics management through a variety of sectors example

Factsheets, policy statements & legislation principles for hazardous waste

Trends, benefits, and methods for recycling programs and case studies

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