You’re invited to the 2025 NextCycle Colorado Pitch Competition, happening on Thursday, May 15 at eTown Hall in Boulder! 

Reporting to the State Executive Director, the Operations Manager - Hauling will oversee CAA’s reimbursement program for collection of residential and non-residential recycling. This role manages relationships and service agreements with recycling collection service providers including municipal, contracted, open market, and drop-off. The Operations Manager - Hauling will also collaborate with CAA teammates and external stakeholders to educate and engage with stakeholders, expand access to recycling collection services, and invest in Colorado’s recycling infrastructure. This role will ensure workflows are managed to meet critical implementation, operational, and reporting deadlines. 

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The Operations Manager – Processing, manages relationships with recycling post-collection facilities and processors. This role will oversee CAA’s reimbursement program for post-collection services, including material recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer facilities, and secondary processing. The Operations Manager - Processing will also collaborate with CAA Colorado teammates, the CAA national organization, and external stakeholders to on ramp new materials onto the Minimum Recyclable List (MRL) and invest in Colorado’s recycling infrastructure. This role will ensure workflows are managed to meet critical implementation, operational, and reporting deadlines. 

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As you know, lithium ion batteries are ubiquitous and have become a waste disposal challenge especially after natural disasters.  At our conference, we will hear from our friend Eric at the EPA on Li-Ion Battery Safety.  Conference agenda and speaker bios are attached.  Join us and register now!  Registration closes in two weeks so don’t dawdle.

Schools across the U.S. and Canada have the opportunity to boost their recycling efforts with financial support from the Carton Council. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to help U.S. and Canadian K-12 schools establish, enhance or expand food and beverage carton recycling programs. 

RRS is a mission oriented company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 70 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000+ projects around the globe. RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value.  

Dear Members of Recycle Colorado,

Recycle Colorado is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, experienced professional to lead Recycle Colorado as we continue to grow our presence across the state and into a national leader in recycling and waste reduction.

The third phase of Longmont’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) has begun implementation as of Jan. 1, 2025, requiring organics (composting) collection for food wholesalers, distributers, manufacturers and grocery stores. 

GreenLatinos is excited to be partnering with Regional Air Quality Council to host an event on April 22nd made specifically for Food Truck Owners!

This staffer will work cross-departmentally to provide educational and engagement strategies and implementation for Eco-Cycle’s campaigns and programs as well as manage our 1,000-plus Eco-Leader Volunteer Network. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Develop and implement community organizing and engagement strategies for Eco-Cycle
2. Lead and manage Eco-Cycle’s Eco-Leader Volunteer Network
3. Be a primary educator for the general community (except for schools)

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The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition announced that its grant program is now open for 2025, offering a major opportunity to expand foam polystyrene recycling across the United States. Since its inception, the grant program has enabled over 13 million additional residents to recycle foam polystyrene like cups, egg cartons, takeout containers and packaging materials. Facility operators, non-profits and solid waste authorities are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help establish or enhance foam polystyrene recycling in their communities.

The 2025 application period is open now through April 15, 2025. Eligible entities must engage in operating a material recovery facility, manage residential curbside recycling programs, or manage a drop-off or convenience site recycling program.

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The Solid Waste and Materials Management Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is proposing changes to Section 1.8.2 of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities, 6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1.

Thank you to all of the participants, legislators, sponsors and exhibitors who joined us this year!

Denver International Airport rolled out a pilot waste management program in Concourse B in hopes of significantly reducing how much waste goes to landfills.

The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise is excited to announce that applications are now available for our Mini Grants, Impact Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. These funding opportunities support projects that contribute to the advancement of a circular economy in Colorado. Before applying, please carefully review the eligibility criteria to ensure your project aligns with C3’s strategic goals.

The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the county seat. We are accepting applications untilMarch 6 or until the seat is filled.

This position fulfills a key strategic role within the program. The C3 marketing and communications specialist ensures that program communications correctly reflect strategic program goals and priorities, regulations as necessary, and technical discussions related to the program. The focus of the position is general communications work to include, electronic and traditional print, social media, website, media releases and media support. The position also manages special projects, stakeholder engagement, coordination of training and events, and increases capacity for stakeholder and industry relationships. This position is responsible for reviewing program reports and other materials created by the program, reviewing and updating division webpages, coordinating and developing proactive communications such as media/social media campaigns, and in response to communications and addresses press releases, media inquiries, and interviews.

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The C3 Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist identifies projects that align with the board’s strategic plan and program priorities, and works with identified applicants to develop grant request documents for rural communities that align with board criteria. The C3 program defines rural areas a county or geographical area outside of the Front Range as defined in Section 25-16-104.5 (3.9)(c.5), C.R.S. (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo, Teller and Weld and the cities/counties of Broomfield and Denver.) The rural outreach and technical specialist provides permitting and regulatory counsel to potential applicants and the board of directors as needed, in regard to potential regulatory challenges that may affect the shovel readiness or ultimate success of rural projects. The role serves as the point of contact for internal and external outreach and communications as related to rural area relationship development, and as the first point of contact for rural partnerships, and plays a vital role in the formulation of operational processes to bolster program success. This role anticipates and analyzes the impact and consequences of decisions made and through this process, is resource to others in the field. As an outreach and technical assistance arm of the C3 team, this role focuses on information and references from strategic partners to identify rural projects that align with the board’s goals and strategic plan. This position also develops rural relationships through direct outreach and relationship development. The Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist uses information obtained to guide funding applicants to achieve effective results. This role is also tasked with internal and external outreach and communications as related to rural relationship development.

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The Avon Foam Cycle densifier is finally up and running! Official opening day coming around the end of February to the public. More details soon!