05/08/2013 Senate Third Reading Passed
Turning Today’s Waste Into Tomorrow’s Resources
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee discusses, keeps track of, and pursues policy issues related to waste reduction and recycling. Contact Ashley Cantrell or Marjorie Griek if you would like to be involved.
RREO Grants and Rebates
The grant program and rebate program are 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 The sunset date was repealed by HB10-1052 and the revision date is set for 2017.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
SB13-050 Restoring Colorado’s Economic Opportunity Fund for Recycling (PDF)
New Electronics Law Takes Effect in 2013 (PDF)
CAFR provides fact sheets on a variety of topics, see our Resources Page.
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
HB13-1110 Special Fuel Tax & Electric Vehicle Fee
05/15/2013 Governor Action – Signed
HB13-1044 Authorize Graywater Use
05/15/2013 Governor Action – Signed
SB13-252 Renewable Energy Standard Retail Wholesale Methane
05/10/2013:43 AM 04:20 Signed by the Speaker of the House
SB13-050 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund
CAFR Active Support
05/08/2013 Sent to the Governor
Official E-Waste Website and Materials: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act
The website hosts toolkits for anyone needing to communicate with consumers or the regulated community about the new law.
SB13-115 Waste Tire Fee Administration Cash Fund
03/08/2013 Governor Action – Signed
SB13-057 Indep Review Of Solid Wastes Disposal Site App
02/12/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SB13-063 Recycled Energy Includes Gas Derived From Waste
02/13/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
HB13-1096 Waste Tire Recycling Agricultural & Beneficial Use
02/11/2013 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
HB13-1093 Bidding For Local Government Procurement Contracts
02/06/2013 House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
New electronics law takes effect in 2013
Electronic devices banned from landfills; responsible recycling by state agencies required.