On June 3rd, 2022, the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, House Bill 22-1355 was signed into law.
HB 22-1355 sets up a Producer Responsibility program that requires companies that sell products in packaging, paper products to fund a statewide recycling system to recycle those materials. These companies will form an independent non-profit organization, called a Producer Responsibility Organization, to coordinate, fund, and manage this statewide recycling system.
Regulations pertaining to solid waste sites and facilities
Statements of Basis and Purpose for Solid Waste Regulations
CDPHE accepting applications for county representative for Colorado's Producer Responsibility Advisory Board
The Producer Responsibility Program for statewide recycling is accepting applications for a county representative to serve as a member of the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. We are accepting applications until March 6 or until the seat is filled.
The program requires companies that sell products in packaging and paper products to fund a statewide recycling system to recycle those materials.
One of the program objectives is to develop a convenient, cost-effective statewide recycling system that provides free and equitable recycling to all residents. The advisory board will ensure that the program equitably meets the needs of local Colorado communities and businesses. The county representative who will serve as a member of the advisory board must have relevant knowledge and expertise in recycling programs or the impacts of covered materials on the state and the environment.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please complete or share the advisory board application. The program strives to ensure a geographically diverse board. County representatives from outside of the Front Range region are strongly encouraged to apply.
For questions about the application process, contact Mellik Gorton at: 303.692.3343 or mellik.gorton@state.co.us
Apply to be a county representative for the Colorado's Producer Responsibility Advisory Board
Notice to stakeholders: Plan proposal under review
Circular Action Alliance's draft Program Plan Proposal is currently under review by the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. Once the advisory board has completed their review of the document and sent their recommendation to the department, we will begin accepting formal public comments on the draft plan.
We will notify stakeholders when a recommendation has been received and the public comment period is open.
- Circular Action Alliance - Colorado Plan Proposal.
- Circular Action Alliance - Colorado Plan Proposal Appendices.
Notice to stakeholders: Individual program plan under review
LPMA Powered by Interchange 360's draft Individual Program Plan is currently under review by the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. Once the advisory board has completed their review of the document and sent their recommendation to the department, we will begin accepting formal public comments on the draft plan.
We will notify stakeholders when a recommendation has been received and the public comment period is open.
LPMA Individual Program Plan for Producer Responsibility
Amendment request memo re: LPMA Individual Program Plan for Producer Responsibility
Producer Responsibility Organization
The State of Colorado appointed Circular Action Alliance as the designated Producer Responsibility Organization in May 2023.
Circular Action Alliance website
Producer Responsibility Organization designation press release
Plan proposal
By February 3, 2025, Circular Action Alliance will submit a Plan Proposal for the program to the advisory board. The proposal will detail program operations, material collection/processing strategies, funding/reimbursement mechanisms, education and outreach, and end-market development for recycled materials.
Once submitted, the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board will have 90 days to conduct a comprehensive review of the plan to ensure it complies with HB 22-1355 requirements.
Resources
- Producer Determination Flow Chart
- Frequently asked questions and answers- Producer Responsibility Program
- Implementation Timeline (subject to change).
- House Bill 22-1355
- State legislation that authorizes the EPR program.
- Summary of the act by topic.
- Approval Process Memorandum.
- Joint Budget Committee Decision.
- Updated draft needs assessment report.
Contact
Please send your questions or comments to eprcomments@state.co.us.