CDPHE offers grants and technical assistance to support recycling and waste diversion in Colorado. We operate two grant programs and other funding opportunities to improve recycling and have several other initiatives to help increase waste diversion.
Check out upcoming grant opportunities and key differences between the RREO and FRWD programs.
For additional information about our grant programs, view the presentation shown at the 2022 Recycle Colorado Summit.
FRWD
Front Range Waste Diversion Program
The Front Range Waste Diversion (FRWD, or “forward”) program provides grants and technical assistance to Front Range communities to increase recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
RREO
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Program
Since its inception in 2007, the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity program has awarded over $25 million in funding to businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and schools and universities to develop recycling infrastructure and promote sustainable behavior change in communities across Colorado. Funds are distributed via grants and rebates, approved by the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board.
Colorado NextCycle
Colorado NextCycle is a business incubator designed to improve the end markets for recovered commodities and organic materials in Colorado.
Waste Diversion Initiatives
- End-Market Development.
- Infrastructure Projects.
- Mini-Grant Projects.
- Regional Studies.
Contact
Kendra Appelman-Eastvedt
720-588-0040
Sage Gilbert
720-372-3719
Erin Girard
720-381-4939
Sonya Hansen
720-257-9319
Katie Romero
720-515-0518
Megan Vinet
720-588-0033
FRWD Program
cdphe.frwd.program@state.co.us
RREO Program
cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us
Resources
Last updated June 2016.
RREO program annual reports
Erase the Waste
Erase the Waste is the statewide education campaign on recycling. Please visit the Erase the Waste website or sitio web de Erase the Waste en español for recycling tips and to take the “no glass in the trash” pledge.
Download campaign text and graphics for community use.