

One of CAFR's key functions is to connect our membership with materials management activities across the state. If you, your business, or your organization is offering or promoting a related professional event, please send posting information to Amy Randell.
January 24, 2012
6:00pm
Steamboat Springs
January 23, 2012
9:00am - 1:00pm
Denver
This three-hour grant-writing seminar will teach the basics of efficient and successful grant writing, including a quick review of writing skills, identifying needs, finding funding sources, finding your "hook," preparing a winning submittal, quantifying measurable results, and more.
January 19, 2012
10:00am - 11:30am
The Council works to integrate the principles of product stewardship into the policy and economic structures of Colorado's waste management system.
January 19, 2012
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Learn about EPA's Food Recovery Challenge (FRC) and success stories from our partners.
January 17, 2012 - January 20, 2012
Austin
The Largest Conference & Exhibition in the World for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry
January 13, 2012
12:30pm
Golden
January 9, 2012
11:30am - 12:45pm
Online
The bottom line more often than not dictates if a generator will decide to separate food discards.
December 15, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Learn about EPA's Food Recovery Challenge (FRC)and success stories from our partners.
November 30, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Denver
Join us for drinks, music and prizes as we kick off our annual fundraising activities to promote recycling and diversion in the State of Colorado.
November 20, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Canon City
See how art and inspiration can bring new life to "trash."
November 19, 2011
9:00am - 1:00pm
Pueblo
Pueblo City and County resident can drop off used tires, mattresses and plastic at this one-day event for FREE.
November 19, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Fort Collins
A residential consumer electronics recycling event.
November 18, 2011
Westminster
Take the Pledge for America Recycles all day during our classes at DeVry University.
November 18, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Boulder
A half-day event on what it means to be sustainable.
November 17, 2011 - November 18, 2011
Colorado Springs
The goal of the conference is to raise awareness of sustainable best practices and to empower attendees to lead the way to positive change.
November 17, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Part of the 2010-2011 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy
November 16, 2011
11:00am
Platteville
We focus on the production of quality organic products, developing markets for those products and educating our customers in their proper use and application.
November 15, 2011
2:00pm
Denver
A recycling awareness event with information on what's recyclable and where the recycling bins are on campus.
November 15, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Colorado Springs
Please join us for a tour of Blue Star Recyclers. Learn about our mission and see what recycling can do to change lives and benefit the environment.
November 15, 2011
9:00am - 1:00pm
Colorado Springs
Learn about our new location in Colorado Springs and what we do for the environment. Bring your cardboard and paper that day and any day to get cash on the spot.
November 15, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Pueblo
To celebrate Parkview's progress in going Green and recycling.
November 15, 2011
7:00am - 5:00pm
Glendale
A recycling collection event.
November 15, 2011
8:00am - 5:00pm
Aurora
A recycling collection event.
November 15, 2011
10:00am
Denver
The Department of Public Health and Environment has submitted a draft proposed rule or amendment to an existing rule.
November 15, 2011
8:30am - 4:30pm
Boulder
Come tour the Boulder County recycling center and see how it all works!
November 15, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm
Colorado Springs
Help build a sculpture out of coffee cups.
November 15, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm
Colorado Springs
Recycle your electronics.
November 15, 2011
8:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora
Recycle your waste batteries and mercury containing devices.
November 15, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Broomfield
Learn about the Broomfield Recycling Center and Broomfield's recycling programs for residents.
November 15, 2011
9:00am - 5:00pm
Denver
Alpine Waste & Recycling will celebrate America Recycles Day by throwing open the doors to its newly expanded recycling plant and providing public tours.
November 14, 2011
11:30am - 12:45pm
This Webinar is intended to provide an overview of the dominant E-Scrap Recycling Standards and underlying Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in use today.
November 12, 2011
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Pueblo
An education/awareness and collection event.
November 12, 2011
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Westcliffe
Recycling facility open house and community dialogue.
November 12, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
Canon City
Artists from all over Colorado come together to show how art and inspiration can bring new life to "trash."
November 9, 2011 - November 18, 2011
Larimer County
Information tables will be set up throughout Larimer County offices.
November 9, 2011 - November 10, 2011
Montreal
Free expo hall admission. Check out the latest innovations in waste and recycling.
November 4, 2011
9:30am - 2:30pm
Denver - CAFRBoardMinutes110411.pdf
November 3, 2011
1:00pm
This Webinar is an opportunity to learn how to decrease the environmental footprint of your computer equipment through participation in the State Electronics Challenge.
November 2, 2011
9:00am
Learn about EPR and recycling efforts specific to municipalities.
November 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Collect the most textiles and clothing per student and win cash prizes.
November 1, 2011
9:30am PST
Online
Focuses on helping regulators and environmental management experts gain better understanding of individuals' and organizations' consumption patterns and motivations.
October 31, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Washington
The 2011 GreenGov Symposium will help agencies deliver on President's Obama's commitment to save money and reduce waste by increasing energy efficiency and reducing harmful pollution through sustainable practices in government operations.
October 31, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Madison
This 11th Annual Conference is organized by BioCycle magazine.
October 29, 2011
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Westcliffe
An invitation-only event.
October 29, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Turn in your unused or expired household prescription/over-the-counter medication for safe disposal.
October 27, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Dallas
The latest technical information on the use of recycled shingles.
October 20, 2011
12:00pm - 1:45pm
This webinar will explore how consumers can get the most useful life out of existing products, and how some products can be repurposed to keep them out of the waste stream even longer.
October 20, 2011 - October 22, 2010
The one and only event that connects all facets of the nation's reuse sector.
October 20, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Part of the 2010-2011 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy
October 19, 2011
9:00am - 2:00pm
Morrison
A networking meeting for association members to learn about what others are doing around the state and includes an annual update of the program, services, and state of CAFR.
October 10, 2011 - October 11, 2011
Denver
Expert presenters will offer a huge selection of breakout sessions, featuring innovative new ideas and practical strategies you can put to work in your organization.
October 10, 2011
11:30am - 12:45pm
Learn how an independent review of a claim is critical to credibility in today's marketplace.
October 9, 2011 - October 12, 2011
Pittsburgh
Join North America's largest campus sustainability conference
October 6, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lakewood
Benefitting Community-Based Pollution Prevention & Regional Recycling Foundation.
October 5, 2011 - October 6, 2011
Orlando
Resource Recycling, Inc., invites you to attend the premier e-scrap recycling conference of North America
October 4, 2011 - October 7, 2011
Toronto
This year's event will include LEED workshops, green building tours, concurrent educational sessions and sector-specific summits including Green Jobs and Affordable Housing.
October 4, 2011
12:00pm EDT
The IEM Lecture Series brings speakers from companies and organizations to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to discuss the relationship between business and the environment.
October 4, 2011
9:30am PST
Online
Focuses on helping regulators and environmental management experts gain better understanding of individuals' and organizations' consumption patterns and motivations.
September 28, 2011
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Evergreen
Please join us for an Open House to visit and tour our remodeled Transfer Station and Recycle Center in Evergreen.
September 26, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Portland
Organized by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Associaiton.
September 24, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Colorado Springs
In partnership with Kohl's and Bestway Disposal, Memorial is providing a way for parents to drop off old car seats, free of charge, to be dismantled and properly recycled.
September 24, 2011
9:00am - 3:00pm
Evergreen - FallCleanup2011_p9_small.pdf
Recycle your electronics, tires, #6 styrofoam blocks, scrap metal, and paint and shred your documents.
September 22, 2011
11:30am - 1:00pm
The webinar will highlight successful waste minimization efforts in college athletics and provide the tools for launching similar programs where they don't yet exist.
September 22, 2011
12:00pm - 1:30pm
This webinar will explore some of the history of yard debris bans, where have they worked and where not, why they have come under attack and how we can refute the arguments for repeal.
September 21, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Portland
This event will focus on generating knowledge and solutions to help practitioners speed the adoption of sustainability within organizations.
September 15, 2011
1:00pm - 2:00pm
This session will feature expert presentations and discussion of on-the-ground programs that are pushing the envelope.
September 15, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Part of the 2010-2011 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy
September 15, 2011
9:00am - 12:30pm
Denver
This 3-hour workshop will teach the basics of grant writing, including a quick review of writing skills, identifying needs, finding funding sources, preparing a winning submittal, quantifying measurable results, and more.
September 13, 2011
12:00pm EDT
The IEM Lecture Series brings speakers from companies and organizations to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to discuss the relationship between business and the environment.
September 9, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Pueblo - CAFRBoardMinutes0909111.pdf
September 6, 2011
9:30am PST
Online
Focuses on helping regulators and environmental management experts gain better understanding of individuals' and organizations' consumption patterns and motivations.
August 31, 2011
Seeking videos highlighting outstanding contributions companies have made to improve the environment.
August 23, 2011 - August 25, 2011
Nashville
Don't miss the year's premier event featuring industry leading speakers, training, and manufacturers and service providers.
August 18, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Part of the 2010-2011 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy
August 18, 2011 - August 21, 2011
Aspen
Cross-sector dialogue with world leading renewable energy and clean technology experts.
August 17, 2011 - August 18, 2011
Indianapolis
Resource Recycling, Inc., publisher of Resource Recycling magazine, invites you to attend the second annual Resource Recycling Conference.
August 11, 2011
9:00am - 11:00am
Denver
This is the first planning meeting for the 2012 Summit for Recycling.
August 2, 2011
9:30am PST
Online
Focuses on helping regulators and environmental management experts gain better understanding of individuals' and organizations' consumption patterns and motivations.
July 22, 2011
8:30am PST - 4:30pm PST
Online
The day-long webinar will feature presentations by experts with hands-on experience in developing and managing product stewardship programs at the local government level.
July 21, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
This webinar will have three experts in single stream recycling discuss in a debate-style format the pros and cons of this recycling system and offer tips on how to run an effective program.
July 19, 2011
8:00am - 9:30am
Online
This webinar will explore how consumers and municipalities alike can get the highest and best use possible out of electronic waste.
July 8, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Golden - CAFRBoardMinutes070811.pdf
July 6, 2011 - June 6, 2011
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Denver
An informative and engaging sustainability discussion course focused on creating more sustainable workplaces.
June 16, 2011
1:00pm
A free one-hour Webinar about The State Electronics Challenge (SEC)
June 5, 2011 - June 7, 2011
Breckenridge
The Summit is the premier recycling event in Colorado--one that you should not miss.
June 5, 2011
11:00am - 1:00pm
Breckenridge - CAFRBoardMinutes060511.pdf
June 3, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora
A civic engagement leadership summit for students, teachers, community members, policy makers, business leaders and nonprofits.
June 2, 2011
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join this session to discuss expanding domestic markets for rigid plastics
June 1, 2011 - June 2, 2011
Los Angeles
Educate, Inform and Influence - More than 250 million tonnes of plastic will be manufactured globally in 2011. Much of this will end up in the place downstream from everywhere - our oceans
May 31, 2011
6:00pm
Glendale
Infinity Park and the Glendale Raptors has offered CAFR complimentary tickets to the Scotland vs. Raptors match.
May 24, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
Denver
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous materials and Waste Management Division is in the process of revising Section 8 (Recycling) of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 6 CCR 1007-2.
May 19, 2011
11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
This webinar will address the latest thinking on issues being considered in relation to developing national standards. Stakeholder input continues to define this project and is welcome.
May 15, 2011 - May 19, 2011
New Haven
The conference on deconstruction, building materials reuse, and construction and demolition debris (C&D) recycling.
May 9, 2011 - May 12, 2011
Denver
This conference focuses on the science, applications and sustainability of coal ash worldwide and encompasses all aspects of coal combustion products as well as gasification products.
May 9, 2011 - May 11, 2011
Dallas
Now entering its 43rd year, WasteExpo is North America's largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors
April 30, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
An opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them.
April 29, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Boulder
Colorado's conference on environmental education
April 29, 2011
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Denver
Come discuss Colorado's revenue challenges and participate in a strategy session on how nonprofits can use effective civic engagement strategies to contribute to this effort.
April 26, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
Denver
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous materials and Waste Management Division is in the process of revising Section 8 (Recycling) of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 6 CCR 1007-2.
April 23, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Fort Collins
Who says learning about trash isn't fun? Not visitors to the Garbage Garage, Larimer County's waste and recycling education center.
April 23, 2011
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cortez
April 23, 2011
9:00am - 2:00pm
Brush
April 22, 2011
7:00am - 7:00pm
Denver
Travelers at Denver International Airport (DIA) will have the opportunity to speak to the airport's environmental professionals, play games, and win prizes at Earth Day information tables displayed in the concourses.
April 22, 2011
10:00am - 10:00am
Colorado Springs
The City of Colorado Springs, in partnership with Greener Corners, will launch our public space recycling program with a celebration event on Earth Day
April 22, 2011 - April 23, 2011
Cortez
April 19, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Denver
Informational session for waste owners, transporters and operators on the recognition of methamphetamine wastes and related manufacture paraphernalia
April 18, 2011 - April 24, 2011
Raise funds for carbon offset and clean energy projects that reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while supporting jobs in Colorado.
April 18, 2011 - April 23, 2011
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cortez
April 13, 2011
April 11, 2011 - April 14, 2011
San Diego
The International Conference on Composting, Renewable Energy and Organics Recycling
April 11, 2011 - April 12, 2011
Denver
Now in its sixth year, the Summit is the oldest and largest business sustainability conference in the Rocky Mountain region.
April 10, 2011 - April 16, 2011
Nationwide
Join a national network of educators and organizations dedicated to increasing the environmental literacy of K-12 students.
April 5, 2011 - April 9, 2011
Los Angeles
Join some 5,000 scrap recycling industry professionals
April 5, 2011
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Denver
Free and open to the public
April 5, 2011
This webinar will provide an overview of the way that EPR programs for paint and electronics have evolved in this country, highlighting national multi-stakeholder negotiations and developments pertinent to each of these product categories.
April 3, 2011 - April 5, 2011
College Park
A comprehensive symposium that features sessions and workshops on smart growth and sustainable practices that serve the economy, the community, and the environment.
April 2, 2011
9:00am - 5:00pm
Join the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and New Belgium Brewing for a day of Skiing, Riding and Scavenger Hunting
April 1, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Boulder - CAFRBoardMinutes040111.pdf
March 29, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
Denver
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous materials and Waste Management Division is in the process of revising Section 8 (Recycling) of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 6 CCR 1007-2.
March 29, 2011 - March 31, 2011
Nashville
The premier executive business and technology event that focuses solely on residential recycling
March 24, 2011
12:0pm MST
Learn how to decrease the environmental footprint of your computer equipment through participation in the State Electronics Challenge. The Challenge is a free program that provides support to state, tribal, regional, and local governments for lifecycle stewardship of computer equipment.
March 23, 2011
2:00pm - 3:30pm
These webinars will walk you through using www.backseatbudgeter.com. This tool is a service of Engaged Public to help members of the public experience managing the state budget.
March 16, 2011
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Denver
Join representatives from the conservation community and colleagues in the state legislature and state agencies for cocktails and conversation.
March 16, 2011
9:00am - 10:30am
These webinars will walk you through using www.backseatbudgeter.com. This tool is a service of Engaged Public to help members of the public experience managing the state budget.
March 2, 2011
12:00pm - 1:00pm
RFID is an automated data collection technology that governments and private waste haulers alike are using
March 1, 2011 - March 2, 2011
New Orleans
Resource Recycling, Inc., publisher of Plastics Recycling Update and Resource Recycling, invites you to attend the premier plastics recycling conference of North America.
February 22, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
Denver
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous materials and Waste Management Division is in the process of revising Section 8 (Recycling) of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 6 CCR 1007-2.
February 19, 2011
Boulder
Filmed in Colorado, this film follows one man's exploration of the accumulation of plastic in our disposable culture.
February 18, 2011
Boulder
This film is about Brazilian artist Vic Munoz and his record-breaking recyclable exhibit of waste pickers in the landfills of Rio de Janeiro.
February 17, 2011 - February 18, 2011
The conference is geared to students, faculty, and staff at higher education institutions, as well as business people, non-profit workers, and government employees throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
February 17, 2011
12:00pm - 1:00pm
an opportunity to learn how to decrease the environmental footprint of your computer equipment through participation in the State Electronics Challenge.
February 17, 2011
Creative reuse, an increasingly popular trend, moves beyond the usual examples of reusing milk or soda bottles to more unconventional reuse. Join us to hear about some of the most innovative examples of creative reuse from experts in the field and how you can apply these creative techniques to help make reuse more widespread.
February 16, 2011 - February 17, 2011
Los Angeles
Featuring a variety of zero waste experts and case studies, this two-day event will provide the latest information on zero waste initiatives and practical advice on how your community can utilize these concepts in your municipal solid waste management plan.
February 2, 2011
7:45am - 9:00am
Denver
Creating a Sustainable Path to Profitability: Turning Risks into Rewards
February 1, 2011
9:30am PST
These webinars are free and open to everyone. Join us as we explore the connection between climate change and waste prevention, recycling, composting, materials management, disposal.
January 21, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm
Denver - CAFRBoardMinutes012111.pdf
November 19, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Denver - CAFRBoardMinutes111910.pdf
September 17, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Boulder - CAFRBoardMinutes091710.pdf
July 16, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Winter Park - CAFRBoardMinutes071610.pdf
June 6, 2010
10:30am - 2:00pm
Steamboat Springs - CAFRBoardMinutes060610.pdf
March 19, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Denver - CAFRBoardMinutes031910.pdf
February 12, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Golden