Colorado just launched a major expansion of its recycling system, aiming to boost waste management, reduce landfill usage, and enhance sustainability across the state. This move is a win for businesses, residents, and the environment.

Key Points of Colorado’s Recycling Initiative

The new plan focuses on making recycling easier and more efficient for everyone. Here’s what to expect:

• More Recycling Locations: New drop-off sites, curbside pickup options, and recycling infrastructure for both residential and commercial use.
• Enhanced Technology: Upgraded processing and sorting systems to handle more types of recyclables.
• Support for Organics: Expanded composting programs to divert food and yard waste from landfills.

Currently, Colorado’s recycling rate is only 16%, far below the national average of 35%. This initiative aims to close that gap and help the state meet its long-term sustainability goals.

How Altitude Recycling Supports Colorado’s Green Goals

Altitude Recycling is here to help businesses meet the new regulations and benefit from the expanded recycling infrastructure. Here’s how we can help:

1. Custom Recycling Plans: We develop solutions tailored to your business needs, making it easier to adopt sustainable practices.
2. On-Site Waste Audits: Our audits identify waste management issues and recommend changes to optimize recycling.
3. Employee Training: We provide training to ensure your staff knows what can be recycled and how to minimize contamination.

Why This Matters for Colorado Businesses

Businesses across Colorado should seize this opportunity to adopt greener practices. Updating your recycling systems now will make compliance easier, reduce costs, and show your commitment to sustainability. Plus, the expansion brings new recycling options for materials like construction debris and e-waste, making it easier to recycle specialized items.

What Does This Mean for Local Communities?

For residents, the expansion means better access to recycling services and a decrease in waste heading to landfills. This is crucial, as landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. Better recycling infrastructure will:

• Lower Emissions: Recycling uses less energy than creating products from raw materials, reducing carbon footprints.
• Create Jobs: The new system will bring jobs to collection, sorting, and processing facilities.
• Preserve Resources: Using recycled materials helps conserve natural resources and water.

Overcoming Challenges

However, making this plan work will require effort from everyone. Contamination remains a problem, so public education is critical. Even with better systems, we need to focus on keeping recyclables clean and free from non-recyclable items.

Altitude Recycling—Your Local Partner in Sustainability

This recycling expansion is a game-changer for Colorado. As the state moves forward, Altitude Recycling is ready to support businesses with the tools and expertise they need. Contact us today for help with recycling equipment, waste management strategies, and compliance solutions.

For more information or to learn how we can support your business, visit our services page or give us a call. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener Colorado.