Capturing Value in Colorado

Recycle Colorado is a 501(c)3, statewide nonprofit organization advancing circular economies & improving recycling across the state of Colorado. Our members share a vision to transform Colorado into a national leader in waste reduction, recovery, and diversion.

Our membership consists of 148 organizations and individuals who collaborate on problems, solutions, projects, and policy. With the support of our members, we are able to plan an annual Summit for Recycling conference, webinars, and many other educational events throughout the year. Colorado's recycling rate of 16% does not reflect the conservation mindset of its residents. We believe that communication between all aspects of the waste stream, haulers, producers, users, recyclers, composters, and cities and counties, is vital to achieving Colorado's diversion goals which preserve the state's beauty and resources.

Summit in Grand Junction

2025 Summit for Recycling: Over the mountains and to the Western Slope!

The Summit for Recycling annual conference is the biggest statewide networking and educational event focused on capturing the value in our waste stream and moving towards a circular economy in Colorado. We are super excited to bring the Summit to a location with so much happening around waste diversion.

2025 Summit for Recycling Conference

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2025 Scholarship Information

Seeking candidates for the 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship

Interested in learning about career opportunities in recycling, composting, waste diversion, and the circular economy, while connecting with industry professionals? Recipients of the Future Leaders Scholarship will receive just that and more!

Candidates engaged in environmental sciences, sustainability, engineering, marketing, business and related activities, are highly encouraged to apply. Responses are due by Sunday, April 6th.

Future Leaders Scholarship Information

Now is the time to renew your Colorado Composting Council Membership

The COCC hosts informative quarterly meetings, plans to offer a Compost Operations Training Course, supports organics policy and much more! We look forward to continued collaboration to increase the excitement around composting in Colorado in the new year.

Colorado Composting Council Memberships will expire at the same time your Recycle Colorado membership will. Be sure to hop on their membership page and get your renewal dues paid.

Colorado Composting Council Membership Information

Help us continue our valuable work in CO: Looking for our next Executive Director

From Melissa Kirr, Recycle Colorado Board President: Many of you have read Liz Chapman’s message to our membership. Due to family matters in Arkansas, she will be stepping down as Executive Director after the Summit for Recycling in June. Liz has been an incredible asset to our organization, and we thank her for three years of incredible work for the organization!

I am writing today to assure you that, with the help of Liz and Ally, the Board is working hard to find a new executive director in a timely manner. The Board is also looking for your help to encourage exceptional candidates to apply for the job. Please take a moment to review the job description; consider applying for the position; or send the description to colleagues who would be a great fit for the job.

The job posting for the executive director role is posted on our website for you to review and consider. If you have any questions, please email president@recyclecolorado.org.

To apply for the role as executive director with Recycle Colorado, please email your resume and cover letter to info@recyclecolorado.org.

The job posting will close on Monday, April 14th and at this time, the hiring committee will review applications and reach out with any further questions.

Executive Director Position Description

Renew your Recycle Colorado Membership

ALL Recycle Colorado memberships expire on December 31st and you will have until February 28th to renew your membership before it lapses.

If you would like to upgrade or make changes to your membership before you renew, please review our membership levels and email us with any questions.