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The FRWD Technical Assistance program will support local governments in Colorado in their climb up the “zero waste ladder” by establishing or expanding robust programs for post-consumer recyclables, compostables, and construction and demolition waste in Colorado.
While the Technical Assistance program is still under construction, this content library of curated PDF documents and web links is free to use and is organized by topic. Municipalities, counties, special districts, and other local governments are welcome to explore its resources and use them as a springboard to develop the waste diversion potential of their jurisdiction. Please note that these documents and web links may cover several topics; as such, they may appear in multiple sections. The content library spreadsheet displays the resources in a grid form and is available for reference.
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Resources
- Plan outline template - outline template for standard solid waste management that can be tailored for large or small governments.
- Boulder County Zero Waste Action Plan - plan to create a zero waste, or close to, management within 20 years.
- Boulder County Zero Waste Action Plan Scoring Report - tool developed for assessing local government process and overall county achievement of zero waste goals.
- Boulder Zero Waste Strategic Plan - describes how city will achieve zero waste, roles of city and partners, goals and measurement plus key challenges.
- City of Steamboat Springs Recycling Study - evaluations of mandates for MFU and commercial recycling as well as equal space requirements for new construction and major renovations.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - Appendix D contains funding sources.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver.
- Denver Waste Reduction Strategy 2020-2030 - waste minimization strategy emphasizing reuse, recycling, and organics recovery practices.
- Erie Curbside Recycling and Composting Study - policy assessment for residential, multi-family and commercial recycling and composting.
- Grand County Waste Diversion Study - included conceptual design and costs for regional drop site, feasibility of a disposal bag program.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Larimer County Solid Waste Integrated Master Plan (SWIMP) - management plan focusing on emerging technologies and infrastructure to minimize waste.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- San Luis Valley Waste Diversion Study - evaluation of regional drop-site system, recycling center enhancements and education program.
- Town of Vail Commercial Waste Study - included commercial waste audit, business survey and stakeholder discussions with recommendations for hauler licensing and reporting, enhanced drop-site collection, dedicated marketing and employee education and improved enclosures.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - Appendix D contains funding sources.
- Contractor Guide to Move Towards Zero Waste - discusses strategies, maximizing value, and marketing your business to become zero waste.
- Encouraging and Mandating Building Deconstruction - toolkit involving potential policies to look into, potential city roles, and how to evaluate its effectiveness.
- EPA National Recycling Strategy - highlights objectives to create a more resilient recycling system with stakeholders in mind.
- FRWD Baseline Assessment - partnering with Eco-Cycle, resource to collect data of waste diversion programs and policies.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Policy - factsheets, policy statements and legislation principles for hazardous waste.
- PAYT Waste Management FAQ - program examples, PAYT research, and policy adaptation tips.
- Construction and Demolition Waste Minimization Strategies for the North Central Texas Region - waste minimization case studies for green buildings, C & D material recovery, LEED deconstruction and best management practices.
- FRWD TASP Program - funding available for communities that participate in the FRWD TASP Program.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Policy - factsheets, policy statements and legislation principles for hazardous waste.
- Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Grant Program - this program provides resources to develop recycling infrastructure and promote sustainable changes throughout Colorado.
- Boulder Waste Composition Study - county waste composition comparison from 2010 to 2019 with data methodology and results.
- California Waste Characterization Listing - multi-sector data information.
- CDPHE Waste Diversion Data Survey - waste diversion data on the front range - guidance for data and measurement included.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Denver C & D Waste Audit - construction and demolition waste characterization results example.
- Denver ICI Waste Composition - example of a waste composition findings report for institutional, commercial, and industrial use.
- Denver Residential Waste Composition - example of a waste composition findings report for residential use.
- EPA Facts and Figures for Waste Management - facts and figures of waste generation and assessment of trends within the United States.
- EPA Municipal Solid Waste Facts and Figures - document assessing available data and data gaps for common MSW items.
- FRWD Baseline Assessment - partnering with Eco-Cycle, resource to collect data of waste diversion programs and policies.
- Georgia C & D Debris Characterization - methodology for C & D characterization and results of characterization study.
- Larimer County Waste Composition Study - waste composition and characteristics from a municipal landfill in residential, commercial, construction and demolition, and self-hauled waste sectors.
- Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol: Commercial Buildings - developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment and safety procedures; sample selection; trash and recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing and recording; and data analysis.
- Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol: Regional Projects - developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment and safety procedures; sample selection; trash and recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing and recording; and data analysis.
- Pueblo County Solid Waste Study - waste characterization study for a diverse population density.
- ReTrac Connect - software tool to manage and measure waste and recycling programs.
- Summit County Waste Diversion Study - study evaluated MSW stream, single-stream recyclables and C & D stream for diversion potential and contamination.
- USA Construction and Demolition Debris Generation Data - explanation for Nationwide Estimation of C & D Debris.
- Waste Composition of MSW - interactive Colorado map provided by CDPHE that shows the statistics of waste composition in each county.
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Best practices
- Boulder Regulations - open-market collection system, PAYT is required for residents who have individual trash cart service.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver.
- EPA PAYT in the USA Powerpoint - Powerpoint slides describing the benefits and statistics of PAYT Programs.
- Fort Collins PAYT Ordinance - ordinance set in place at Fort Collins for trash and recycling.
- Fort Collins Regulations - open-market collection system, PAYT is required for residents who have individual trash cart service.
- Fraser PAYT Drop Site Flier - located to serve residents and vacationers across Grand County, pre-paid trash bags are required but recycling is no cost.
- FRWD Letter of Support for Pay-As-You-Throw - open letter from FRWD Board of Directors supporting Pay-As-You-Throw policy implementation in Colorado municipalities.
- Golden PAYT Resident's Guide - guidance on how to select a trash service level, what organics collection will include, rates, FAQs and unacceptable materials in contract hauler system.
- Golden Regulations - contract hauler system where PAYT system includes trash, recycling and organics service to residents up to 7 units.
- Lafayette Regulations - contract hauler system serving up to 7 residential units with PAYT and hauler licensing requirements.
- Longmont Regulations - public collection system with PAYT for residential customers up to 7 units.
- Loveland Regulations - public collection system with PAYT service to residents up to 3 units and hauler licensing for private haulers.
- PAYT Waste Management FAQ - program examples, PAYT research, and policy adaptation tips.
- City of Boulder Trash Tax - approved in 1994, this established an occupational tax for residents and MFUs/businesses that generates roughly $1.8M/year for programming and infrastructure.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Longmont Solid Waste Management Fee - adopted in 2017 with the city’s PAYT system, this additional fee of $2.96/household-month is assessed to cover special collections and events.
- Summit County Mill Levy - mill levy approved in 2018 to fund 5 key areas across the county with roughly $2M/year available to expand and add new waste diversion programs and infrastructure.
- Boulder County Compost Market Study - includes a market of overview with specific focus on end-product users and sales.
- Boulder County Composting Capacity Analysis - includes compost capacity analysis, existing waste characterization, options for using biosolids; evaluated feasibility of new facility.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver EPA PAYT in the USA Powerpoint - Powerpoint slides describing the benefits and statistics of PAYT programs.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Larimer County Waste Composition Study - waste composition and characteristics from a municipal landfill in residential, commercial, construction and demolition, and self-hauled waste sectors.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- Organics Collection and Processing BMPs, Houston TX - organics management through a variety of sectors example.
- PAYT Waste Management FAQ - program examples, PAYT research, and policy adaptation tips.
- Pitkin County Compost Facility - county facility accepts food, wood and green waste plus biosolids to produce multiple products.
- Recycling Ordinance and Building Design Guidelines - multi-sector ordinance examples, recycling program guidelines and building design.
- EPA PAYT in the USA PowerPoint - PowerPoint slides describing the benefits and statistics of PAYT programs.
- Boulder County Compost Market Study - includes a market of overview with specific focus on end-product users and sales.
- Boulder County Composting Capacity Analysis - includes compost capacity analysis, existing waste characterization, options for using biosolids; evaluated feasibility of new facility.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Comprehensive Organics Management Plan, Ann Arbor MI - case studies and organics management plan in Michigan.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Organics Collection and Processing BMPs, Houston TX - organics management through a variety of sectors example.
- Source Separated Organics Collection - hauling tips and other collection methods for organic waste.
- Summit County Compost Facility - facility produces Class III compost and other products from food, wood, green waste and biosolids.
- The Art and Science of Composting - science behind composting, management guidelines, and different composting methods.
- Top 5 Waste Outreach and Engagement Tips - top 5 tips including signage, waste audits, web-based trainings, and green teams to engage the public.
- Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility - hazardous waste brochure for how to use facility, handle materials and fees.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Contractor Guide to Move Towards Zero Waste - discusses strategies, maximizing value, and marketing your business to become zero waste.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Policy - factsheets, policy statements and legislation principles for hazardous waste.
- Aspen Regulations - requires haulers to provide MFUs and businesses with recycling service, also hauler licensing and reporting.
- Best Practices for Business Waste Diversion - tools and resources for a successful waste diversion program in the business sector.
- Boulder MFU and Business Recycling Regulations - requires property owners to provide recycling and composting, also addresses wildlife-resistant containers and special events.
- Boulder Universal Zero Waste Fact Sheet and Guidance - provides history and challenges related to MFU and commercial recycling as well as generator guidance.
- Broomfield Recycling Space Requirements - requires new construction and major renovations to provide recycling space equal to trash space.
- City of Steamboat Springs Recycling Study - evaluations of mandates for MFU and commercial recycling as well as equal space requirements for new construction and major renovations.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Denver Master Plan - waste diversion plan for recyclables, organics, hazardous waste and more in Denver.
- Denver Recycling Space Benchmarking Report - research on Colorado and national municipalities that require commercial properties to allocate space for recycling.
- EPA Managing and Reducing Wastes Guide - benefits and resources to reducing waste in the commercial sector.
- EPA PAYT in the USA PowerPoint - PowerPoint slides describing the benefits and statistics of PAYT programs.
- Fort Collins Community Recycling Regulations - requires haulers to provide MFUs and businesses with recycling service equal to 50% of trash service. Website includes service calculator, FAQs.
- Free Guide and Tools for Enhancing and Promoting Multi Family Recycling - free customizable marketing tools and other campaign resources.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Larimer County Waste Composition Study - waste composition and characteristics from a municipal landfill in residential, commercial, construction and demolition, and self-hauled waste sectors.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- National Apartment Association Recycling Programs Best Practice - trends, benefits, and methods for recycling programs and case studies.
- Pitkin County Regulations - requires haulers to provide MFUs and businesses with recycling service equal to 50% of trash service and generators to provide occupants/employees/customers with recycling, also hauler licensing and residential PAYT requirements.
- Recycling Ordinance and Building Design Guidelines - multi-sector ordinance examples, recycling program guidelines and building design
- Source Separated Organics Collection - hauling tips and other collection methods for organic waste.
- Vail Universal Recycling Regulations - requires hauler to provide MFU/commercial recycling and generators to provide common area recycling, also residential PAYT.
- Washington State Multifamily Recycling - policy influences, education and outreach, and recycling collection logistics.
- Boulder County Construction and Demolition Infrastructure Study, Materials Generation Estimate and Market Analysis - includes estimate of materials generation, market analysis, feasibility of material-specific diversion, conceptual site development and financial analysis.
- Boulder County Deconstruction and Recycling - deconstruction and recycling steps, advantages, and resources.
- Colorado Integrated Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan (ISWMP) - diversion plan categorized by different locations throughout CO - appendix D contains funding sources.
- Commercial Deconstruction and Reuse Tips by Google - benefits, potential roadblocks, and recommendations for projects and municipalities.
- Construction and Demolition Waste Minimization Strategies for the North Central Texas Region - waste minimization case studies for green buildings, C & D material recovery, LEED deconstruction and best management practices.
- Contractor Guide to Move Towards Zero Waste - discusses strategies, maximizing value, and marketing your business to become zero waste.
- Georgia C & D Debris Characterization - methodology for C & D characterization and results of characterization study.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Larimer County Waste Composition Study - waste composition and characteristics from a municipal landfill in residential, commercial, construction and demolition, and self-hauled waste sectors.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- Pitkin County C & D Debris Recovery Program Brochure and C & D Diversion Regulation - includes requirements for contractor use of Green Halo tracking system, deposit requirements and rebate opportunity.
- USA Construction and Demolition Debris Generation Data - Explanation for Nationwide Estimation of C & D Debris.
- BMP Guide for Rural Special Events - guide for waste reduction strategies and event management in small communities.
- San Mateo Litter Work Group Best Practices - a review of best practices and recommendations for litter management.
- Best Practices for Business Waste Diversion - tools and resources for a successful waste diversion program in the business sector.
- Boulder Recyclables Sorting Video - informational video regarding compost, trash, and recycling sorting.
- Contractor Guide to Move Towards Zero Waste - discusses strategies, maximizing value, and marketing your business to become zero waste.
- EPA Managing and Reducing Wastes Guide - benefits and resources to reducing waste in the commercial sector.
- Free Guide and Tools for Enhancing and Promoting Multi Family Recycling - free customizable marketing tools and other campaign resources.
- Guide to MRF Contracts - overview of important MRF contracting elements.
- Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan - recycling, organics, hazardous waste, and other types of waste management for numerous sectors.
- Larimer County Solid Waste Integrated Master Plan (SWIMP) - management plan focusing on emerging technologies and infrastructure to minimize waste.
- Minneapolis Zero Waste Plan - zero waste plan categorized through numerous sectors in Minneapolis.
- National Apartment Association Recycling Programs Best Practice - trends, benefits, and methods for recycling programs and case studies.
- Pitkin County YouTube Cartoon Examples - short skit advertisements used to help divert trash and promote recycling through light-hearted comedic cartoon animated trash.
- Recycling Partnership Site - a partnership to help advocate recycling programs, meet sustainability goals, and help develop policy solutions.
- Washington State Multifamily Recycling - policy influences, education and outreach, and recycling collection logistics.
- Aspen Regulations - requires haulers to provide MFUs and businesses with recycling service, also hauler licensing and reporting.
- Boulder MFU and Business Recycling Regulations - requires property owners to provide recycling and composting, also addresses wildlife-resistant containers and special events.
- Boulder Regulations - open-market collection system, PAYT is required for residents who have individual trash cart service.
- Broomfield Recycling Space Requirements - requires new construction and major renovations to provide recycling space equal to trash space.
- Carbondale Single-Hauler and PAYT Contract - example contract for residential curbside trash and recycling haulers.
- Carbondale Single-Hauler and PAYT RFP - example RFP for single haulers.
- City of Boulder Hauler Licensing - hauler requirements and other licensing information example.
- City of Boulder Trash Tax - approved in 1994, this established an occupational tax for residents and MFUs/businesses that generates roughly $1.8M/year for programming and infrastructure.
- Contracting and Franchise Agreements for Waste Haulers - full scale contracting examples and best practice for contracting agreements with waste haulers.
- Contractor Guide to Move Towards Zero Waste - discusses strategies, maximizing value, and marketing your business to become zero waste.
- Denver Hauler Licensing - ordinance code example for solid waste haulers.
- Denver RFP for Recyclables Processing - an example RFP with regards to recycling processing and materials recovery facility services.
- Fort Collins Community Recycling Regulations - requires haulers to provide MFUs and businesses with recycling service equal to 50% of trash service. Website includes service calculator, FAQs.
- Fort Collins PAYT Ordinance - ordinance set in place at Fort Collins for Trash and Recycling.
- Golden Regulations - contract hauler system where PAYT system includes trash, recycling and organics service to residents up to 7 units.
- Guide to MRF Contracts - overview of important MRF contracting elements.
- Lafayette Regulations - contract hauler system serving up to 7 residential units with PAYT and hauler licensing requirements.
- Longmont Regulations - public collection system with PAYT for residential customers up to 7 units.
- Longmont Solid Waste Management Fee - adopted in 2017 with the city’s PAYT system, this additional fee of $2.96/household-month is assessed to cover special collections and events.
- Loveland Regulations - public collection system with PAYT service to residents up to 3 units and hauler licensing for private haulers.
- Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol: Commercial Buildings - developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment and safety procedures; sample selection; trash and recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing and recording; and data analysis.
- Municipal Solid Waste Audit Protocol: Regional Projects - developed by CDPHE for RREO grantees, the protocol includes sorting logistics including equipment and safety procedures; sample selection; trash and recyclables material sort list; sorting, weighing and recording; and data analysis.
- Recycling Ordinance and Building Design Guidelines - multi-sector ordinance examples, recycling program guidelines and building design.
- The Art and Science of Composting - science behind composting, management guidelines, and different composting methods.
- Top 5 Waste Outreach and Engagement Tips - top 5 tips including signage, waste audits, web-based trainings, and green teams to engage the public.
- Washington State Multifamily Recycling - policy influences, education and outreach, and recycling collection logistics.