Colorado’s Battery Stewardship Program (Senate Bill 25-163) will establish a statewide system for the safe collection, transportation, and recycling of batteries. 

We posted the second draft of the proposed rules online in preparation for our stakeholder meeting on October 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where we will discuss proposed changes and comments we’ve received thus far.

• Register for the stakeholder meetings here. 
• Find meeting agendas and the September 30th meeting recording.

In addition to providing comments at the upcoming meeting, stakeholders may submit comments on the proposed changes to cdphe.hmrecycling@state.co.uswith the subject line “Battery stewardship rulemaking (Oct 30 DRAFT) feedback”. 

Comments we receive by November 6th will be reviewed and considered before the third stakeholder meeting on December 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will consider all public comments received before presenting to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission.

To streamline the review process and ensure timely filing of your comment with the appropriate record, please use the submission guidelines outlined below. However, the use of this format is optional, and comments will be assessed no matter how they are submitted.

• Email your comments to the following email address: cdphe.hmrecycling@state.co.us
• In the subject line of your email, please include the following: “Battery stewardship rulemaking (Oct 30 DRAFT) feedback”.
• Before providing a comment, include your full name and organizational affiliation.
• When providing your comment, include the following reference information: Page number, topic/section heading, paragraph number.
• Example: “On page 11, under the heading ‘20.3.1 Battery Stewardship Plan Submission,’ there is language in item (b) that…”

We look forward to your participation and collaboration as we build this essential infrastructure for Colorado. If you have any immediate questions regarding the stakeholder process, please feel free to reach out to cdphe.hmrecycling@state.co.us or (303) 692-3381.

Thank you!