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Policy Committee

The Policy Committee discusses, keeps track of, and pursues policy issues related to waste reduction and recycling. Contact Laurie Batchelder Adams or Marjorie Griek if you would like to be involved.

Committee Meetings
Conference calls will be held every other week on Thursday from 12pm to 1pm as long as CAFR bills are being legislated.

RREO Grants

This grant program is part of Colorado’s Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Act of 2007. The sunset date was repealed by HB10-1052 and the revision date is set for 2017.

Fact Sheets

CAFR provides fact sheets on a variety of topics, see or Resources Page.

2009 Electronic Device Recycling Task Force

View the final report and minutes from meetings.

Legislative Updates

This page describes the most recent activities of the Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment that are related to the solid waste industry and CAFR's members. It identifies proposed changes to the Colorado Constitution, statutes or regulations - and whether these changes were successful or are still in progress. During the legislative session (January through May), this page will be updated frequently.

For those interested in more closely tracking the status of on-going legislation in Colorado, the link to the General Assembly website is www.leg.state.co.us. From there you can also link to Colorado house and senate member directories. Find out who your representatives are with Project Vote Smart.

Lastest Legislative News

SB12-133 Recycle Electronic Devices Divert From Landfills

01/31/2012 Introduced In Senate – Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
CAFR Active Support

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 8:14 am

HB12-1078 Exempt Drinking Water Cert Designation

01/31/2012 Introduced In Senate – Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 6:00 am

SB12-077 Repeal Regulation Of Yellow Grease By CDPHE

01/19/2012 Introduced In Senate – Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy

This entry was posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 10:54 am

SB12-059 Commercial Vehicle Standards Livestock & Weight

01/13/2012 Introduced In Senate – Assigned to Transportation

This entry was posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 10:48 am

HB12-1019 Transfer Ports Of Entry To State Patrol

01/25/2012 House Committee on Transportation Refer Amended to Appropriations

This entry was posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 10:39 am

HB12-1122 Medication Take-back Divert From Water Disposal

01/20/2012 Introduced In House – Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources

This entry was posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 10:31 am

HB12-1008 General Assembly and Public Input Proposed Agency Rules and Fees

01/24/2012 House Committee on Economic and Business Development Refer Amended to Appropriations

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:55 am

HB12-1045 Spruce Beetle Kill Wood Products Tax Exemption

01/11/2012 Introduced In House – Assigned to Finance

This entry was posted on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am

HB12-1007 Regulatory Analysis Requirement for Rules

01/11/2012 Introduced In House – Assigned to Economic and Business Development

This entry was posted on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 10:48 am

HB12-1034 Waste Tire Processor End User Fund

01/18/2012 House Committee on Transportation Refer Amended to Appropriations

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 6:55 am