The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act was signed into law in June 2022. As per the act, by January 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, CDPHE’s Executive Director shall develop an eco-modulation bonus schedule designed to reduce producer responsibility dues of producers who meet certain benchmarks established by the Executive Director. To satisfy this requirement, we are proposing changes to Section 18.9 of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities.

Throughout August and September, we held 3 stakeholder meetings (August 28th, September 3rd, and September 24th) to receive feedback on our proposed amendments. During that timeframe, we also held a formal public comment period. The public comment period, which has now closed, was open for 45 days, from Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, September 28. The department considered all public comments received before finalizing our Revised Proposed Amendments to Section 18 and the draft Statement of Basis and Purpose. We will present the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission with our proposed amendments on November 18. 

Members of the public can still provide comments on the proposed amendments directly to the Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission at cdphe.hwcrequests@state.co.us. If possible, it is highly recommended to submit your comments to the Commission by November 11 to give commissioners ample time to review your feedback.  

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