C.R.S. Section 25-17-101
Legislative declaration

(1)

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the recycling of materials and products is a matter of statewide concern and that such recycling should be promoted in cooperation with units of local government in light of its economic and environmental benefits. The general assembly further finds that the recycling of materials and products will decrease the amount of materials and products which is disposed of in landfills and will also spur economic development in the recycling industry in Colorado. It is the intent of the general assembly in adopting this act to encourage the development of the recycling industry and the development of markets for recycled materials and products.

(2)

The general assembly further finds and declares that:

(a)

Proper management of waste in all forms is necessary to protect the public health and environment for the citizens of this state;

(b)

The diversion of waste from the waste stream by encouraging available, affordable, and innovative alternatives to disposal is a key strategy in any state-local waste management policy;

(c)

A comprehensive, cooperative, and integrated approach to waste management is necessary to achieve the goal of diverting waste from the municipal waste stream;

(d)

Such an approach should foster public and private initiatives to reduce and divert waste through: Source reductions; recycling, including the secondary use of waste material or products in all forms; composting as a recycling option for materials such as yard debris, food scraps, and soiled or otherwise unrecyclable paper which are not recovered using traditional recycling methods; and other waste management strategies and disposal alternatives; and

(e)

The state’s waste management policies should include a combination of tax incentives, procurement policies, and economic development incentives: To encourage government entities and businesses and individuals to reduce sources of waste, recycle, and compost; to encourage the development of the recycling industry; and to encourage the development of markets for reusable, recycled, and composted products and materials.

Source: Section 25-17-101 — Legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

25‑17‑101
Legislative declaration 25‑17‑102
Definitions 25‑17‑103
Labeling and coding 25‑17‑104
Local government preemption - repeal 25‑17‑105
Pilot program - recycled plastic and products - rules 25‑17‑105.5
Pilot program - cathode ray tube product recycling 25‑17‑301
Short title 25‑17‑302
Definitions 25‑17‑303
Landfill ban - rules 25‑17‑304
State electronic device recycling - rules 25‑17‑305
Immunity 25‑17‑306
Public education 25‑17‑307
Charitable donations of electronic devices 25‑17‑308
Rules 25‑17‑401
Short title 25‑17‑402
Legislative declaration 25‑17‑403
Definitions 25‑17‑404
Paint stewardship program plan - assessment - rules - fees 25‑17‑405
Paint stewardship program requirements - annual reports - customer information 25‑17‑406
Retail sales - requirements - paint stewardship assessment added to purchase price - customer information 25‑17‑407
Violations - enforcement - administrative penalty 25‑17‑408
Fees - cash fund - creation 25‑17‑409
Certificate of designation not required 25‑17‑410
Limited exemption from antitrust, restraint of trade, and unfair trade practices provisions 25‑17‑501
Short title 25‑17‑502
Legislative declaration 25‑17‑503
Definitions - rules 25‑17‑504
Restrictions on use of single-use plastic carryout bag - inventory exception - repeal 25‑17‑505
Carryout bag fee - disposition of money - repeal 25‑17‑506
Prohibition on use of expanded polystyrene food containers 25‑17‑507
Enforcement - possible penalties 25‑17‑508
Local government regulation - preemption 25‑17‑509
Exemption for medical products 25‑17‑601
Definitions 25‑17‑602
Circular economy development center - creation - administration - reports - repeal 25‑17‑603
Repeal of part 25‑17‑701
Short title 25‑17‑702
Legislative declaration 25‑17‑703
Definitions 25‑17‑704
Producer responsibility program for statewide recycling advisory board - creation - membership 25‑17‑705
Producer responsibility program for statewide recycling - needs assessment - plan proposal - rules 25‑17‑706
Minimum recyclable list - convenience standards 25‑17‑707
Education and outreach program 25‑17‑708
Producer requirements - additional producer responsibility organization - coordination plan - rules - confidentiality - compliance with local government codes - audit 25‑17‑709
Producer responsibility dues - inspection of records - annual reporting 25‑17‑710
Violations - enforcement - administrative penalty - injunction 25‑17‑711
Limited exemption from antitrust, restraint of trade, and unfair trade practices provisions 25‑17‑712
Eligibility for state or local incentive programs 25‑17‑713
Producer exemptions - rules 25‑17‑714
Restriction on fees 25‑17‑715
Producer responsibility program for statewide recycling administration fund - creation - purpose 25‑17‑716
No obligation to provide recycling services 25‑17‑801
Legislative declaration 25‑17‑802
Definitions 25‑17‑803
Requirements for products represented as compostable 25‑17‑804
Marketing and advertising prohibitions for products that are not certified compostable - misleading labels, images, and words - plastic products 25‑17‑805
Proof of compliance - information on commercial composting environment 25‑17‑806
Education and outreach - complaint forum 25‑17‑901
Definitions 25‑17‑902
Organics diversion study - report - funding 25‑17‑903
Repeal of part
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 25-17-101’s source at colorado​.gov