CAFR changes name to Recycle Colorado
With a new focus and strategy in place, the Board of Directors wanted a name that “would be much clearer and would resonate with people who didn't already know who we are or what we do."
Turning Today’s Waste Into Tomorrow’s Resources
Premier Events
2019 Summit for Recycling
June 9-11, 2019
Pueblo, CO
Mark your calendar!
Recycling Poster Contest
For K-12 students
Deadline April 26, 2019
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Community Events
October 17, 2018
Colorado 2018 Waste Tire Conference
October 17, 2018
Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference
October 18, 2018
ReuseConnex 2018
October 22, 2018
Resource Recycling Conference
October 25, 2018
October 2018 CAFR Board of Directors Meeting
Legislative Updates
HB18-1350 Machine Tool Sales Tax Exemption For Scrap Metal
05/04/2018 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
SB18-187 Marijuana Waste Recycling
04/26/2018 Governor Signed
HB18-1133 Marijuana Processor Registration
02/23/2018 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
2021 Goals
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Welcome to Recycle Colorado
The Colorado Association for Recycling is changing its name to Recycle Colorado. The transition to the new name will take place through the end of the year, and we'll have a brand new website January 1.
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Find Recyclers Near You
Our online recycling directory lets you search for recycling facilities and services across the state. Find a recycler near you.
Connect with CAFR
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Meet the candidates for the Board of Directors
In October, eligible CAFR members will elect five candidates to serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year term.
An in-depth look into how recycling has changed in recent months, and some of the steps CAFR is taking to help.
Colorado - We Can Do Better
Did you know that the recycling rate in Colorado is only 12% compared to 34% in the rest of the country?
CAFR created this video to showcase the recycling challenges and successes in Colorado. Watch it and be inspired to improve Colorado’s recycling efforts! And help us get the word out by sharing the video with a friend.
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Get Involved!
Become a CAFR member, sponsor an event or support our organization and actively contribute to furthering recycling in Colorado!