06/11/2010 Governor Action – Signed
Turning Today’s Waste Into Tomorrow’s Resources
RREO Grants
This grant program is part of Colorado’s Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Act of 2007.
The grant program was scheduled to sunset on July 1, 2010. HB10-1052 was signed by Governor Ritter and repeals this sunset revision.
Why is this bill important for Colorado? Check out the HB10-1052 factsheet.
Electronic Device Recycling Task Force
View the final report and minutes from meetings.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee discusses, keeps track of, and pursues policy issues related to waste reduction and recycling. Contact Scott Hutchings (303-486-6142), Co-Chair, if you would like to be involved.
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. You can also link to Colorado house and senate member directories.
Lastest Legislative News
HB10-1018: Increased authority to regulate waste tires
06/10/2010 Governor Action – Signed
SB10-048: Regulation of the purchase of commodity scrap metals
06/11/2010 Governor Action – Signed
SB10-038: The “Organic Certification Act”
04/29/2010 Governor Action – Signed
HB10-1010: Authorization for agencies of the State to enter into public-private initiative agreements
04/15/2010 Governor Action – Signed
HB10-1052: Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund
04/13/2010 Governor Action – Signed
SB10-033: Verification of the work eligibility status of new employees through federal electronic verification program
03/03/2010 Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SAVE Colorado’s Recycling Grant Funds now on Facebook
HB10-1052, the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund, now has its own Facebook page. Check it out.