The cornerstone of this program is identification of all illegal waste tire stockpiles in Colorado. We are requesting assistance in identifying these stockpiles.
If you are a local or state governmental agency employee
Illegal waste tire stockpile identification form (preferred option)
Complete and submit our online form.
Download and mail a hard copy form.
If you are a non-governmental employee (general public)
This information will be collected and prioritized to determine the order stockpiles will be selected for cleanup.
We are charged with implementing a comprehensive stockpile abatement program including the following components:
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Identify all illegal waste tire stockpiles in Colorado.
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Develop information on all illegal waste tire stockpile sites defining size, site characteristics, surrounding population density, surrounding features, topography and other critical data.
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Prioritize planned stockpile abatement based on objective assessment of public health and environmental impact criteria.
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Select qualified contractors to conduct stockpile abatement activities.
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Implement abatement activities as rapidly as possible while controlling impact on constructive utilization of newly generated waste tires.
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When appropriate, collect compensation from those who knowingly allowed or participated in illegal dumping of waste tires.
Waste tire collection events
For counties or municipalities interested in having a collection event for waste tires.
Note: For-Profit companies are not eligible for this program.
We will contact you about partnering for one of these events. Typical grant awards are available up to $5,000. Note: Submittal of this form does not guarantee funding.
Attention waste tire haulers and cleanup contractors
For illegal waste tire cleanups and collection events that are estimated to cost more than $25,000, the projects will be solicited on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website. You must be registered with the Vendor Self Service System to submit a response to the solicitation. For more information regarding Vendor Self Service System, email VSSHelp@state.co.us to reach the help desk.