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Solid Waste proposed rulemakings and stakeholder processes

Proposed rulemakings

Proposed producer responsibility primary regulations

The Solid Waste and Materials Management Program is proposing changes to Sections 1 and 18 of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities, 6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1.

The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act was signed into law in June of 2022. We are required to annually adjust by rule the dollar limitation for realized gross total revenue of producers that are exempt from the requirements of the producer responsibility program under 25-17-7 C.R.S. These adjustments are based on the U.S. bureau of labor statistics local consumer price index. We are also required to establish rules for the administration, operation, and enforcement of the program.


Proposed changes to 6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1: Section 1.7.6; Section 10; and the pre-approved Beneficial Use Table 3.

Due to the passage of Senate Bill 24-123, the Waste Tire Program of the Solid Waste and Materials Management Program is proposing changes to the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (“6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1”) regulations: Sections 1.7.6 (“Waste Tire Fee”), Section 10 ("Waste Tires") and the Pre-approved Beneficial Use Table 3. 

Two virtual stakeholder meetings will be held with different regulatory topics. Stakeholders are welcome to attend both or either meeting.

Meeting #1 - January 29, 2025: Section 1.7.6 (“Waste Tire Fee”), Sections 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.11, and 10.13 (“Waste Tires”), and the pre-approved Beneficial Use Table 3.
Proposed per ton end user rebate meeting registration

Meeting #2 - February 12, 2025: Section 10.12 (“Waste Tire End Users Fund”), Section 10.14 (new) (“Enterprise Board Waste Tire End Users Fund”), and the draft Statement of Basis & Purpose. 
Proposed per ton end user rebate meeting registration

Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed. 

Proposed regulation changes will be posted at a later date.

For questions about the proposed changes or stakeholder process, please contact Lynette Myers, Waste Tire Budget Analyst, at lynette.myers@state.co.us or 303.692.2186.

Section 18 Producer Responsibility Regulations

Statement of Basis and Purpose Sections 1.8 and 18

Rulemaking Section 18 and 1.8 Third Draft Presentation 4.2.24

Please visit the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission webpage for additional Producer Responsibility information

More information about the Producer Responsibility Program


Proposed composting regulation rulemaking change

The Solid Waste Program is proposing changes to Section 14 of the Colorado solid waste regulations. These changes will address some of the permitting issues for compost facilities identified in the Organics Management Plan, specifically:

  • Increase the volume of Type 2 material that Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Composting Operations can manage.
  • Create increased opportunities for composting source separated organics and food residuals under the Class I designation.

We held a virtual stakeholder meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 1:00-2:30 pm.

We will present an overview of the proposed changes to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission during the November 21, 2023 commission meeting. A formal rulemaking hearing will take place in February, 2024. Please visit the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission webpage for upcoming rulemaking meetings.

For questions about the proposed changes to the composting regulations, please contact Jace Driver at jace.driver@state.co.us or 303.691.4059.

Proposed Section 14 

Section 14 Statement of Basis and Purpose

Section 14 rulemaking meeting presentation