Colorado Producer ResponsibilityProducer Responsibility for Recycling Packaging and Paper (HB22-1355) passed in 2022 in Colorado. It will provide convenient recycling access to all Coloradans with no added cost to consumers or local governments. Visit the Producer Responsibility Website for resources specifically designed to help local governments understand how the law benefits them and their residents and how to prepare for increased access to recycling.
Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program LAUNCHESThe Joint Budget Committee approved the scenario recommended by the team at the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment. The modified middle scenario was chosen and now the work begins to transform the scenario into a program plan. Over the next 9 months, the Producer Responsibility Organization (Circular Action Alliance) will consult with the Advisory Board and CDPHE to develop a plan. Many opportunities for Recycle Colorado members and stakeholders will be available to contribute to the development of the plan. Watch for announcements in upcoming newsletters. More on Colorado Producer ResponsibilityColorado Needs AssessmentConsultation Process with Colorado's Producer Responsibility Organization, Circular Action AllianceCAA is working with stakeholders to develop an initial program plan by February 1, 2025. Through a series of consultation sessions and other engagement opportunities, CAA will gather input from Colorado stakeholders including producers, haulers, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), compost facilities, municipalities, tribes, non-residential organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and end markets. Attend a consultation process, review materials, or submit your feedbackCovered Materials & Producer DefinitionsThe information provided in CAA's resources linked below is designed to help businesses identify the materials that are captured in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and the responsible producer for those materials. The Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission promulgated the primary rules for producers on June 14th, which includes an October 1, 2024 producer registration deadline for producers that expect to be obligated under Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. Producers who have not yet registered should reach out to CAA as soon as possible. For more information on the rules and regulations pertaining to producers, please visit the rulemaking webpage. Covered Materials and Producer DefinitionsProducer Responsibility Program Updates from CDPHEThe FAQ Producer Responsibility Page can be found on CDPHE's Website linked below. Scroll down to find "Frequently asked questions and answers- Producer Responsibility Program" under the documents list. You can find the initial implementation timeline and additional information on CDPHE's website. For updates from CDPHE on the implementation phase of the producer responsibility program, please sign up by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line "producer responsibility contact list." For questions about the program or advisory board, please email or call Darla Arians ([email protected], 720-263-1219). Sign up to Attend Advisory Board MeetingsOctober 9th, 12:30pm-3:30pm CDPHE Resources
Additional Resources & DocumentsProducer Responsibility Bill DocumentsSummary of Bill Revisions, 5/10/2022 Producer Responsibility Informational DocumentsProducer Responsibility Fact Sheet Articles on Producer ResponsibilityExert in the Denver Post |
