Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling - Colorado

Colorado incorporates by reference the federal regulations for Non-Hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling; however, the state adds further requirements.

A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• All recycling facilities are required to complete the annual Recycling Facility Annual Reporting Form and submit to the Department by March 1st of each year for the previous calendar year. The annual report shall provide all information required by the Department to properly complete the legislative requirement of recycling data including:
  • (1) Types of materials recovered for recycling based on the Department’s material classification;
  • (2) Amount in tons of each material recovered for recycling; and
  • (3) Amount of material remaining on-site.

Related Information

• Solid waste regulations and statutes | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
• Part 1 - REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES
• Recycling and beneficial use | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)

Citation 

• 6 CCR 1007-2, PART 1