Rebates for Free Public Recycling Drop-Off Centers
Applications due Friday, February 27, at 3:00pm.
Turning Today’s Waste Into Tomorrow’s Resources
Premier Events
Summit for Recycling
June 7-9, 2015
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Poster Contest
Entries due April 27
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2021 Goals
Community Events
March 5, 2015
Waste Screening Training
March 16, 2015
Paint Stewardship Stakeholder Meeting
March 19, 2015
March 2015 CAFR Board of Directors Meeting
March 26, 2015
A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Food Waste Assessment with the "Reducing Wasted Food & Packaging Toolkit"
March 29, 2015
C&D World Exhibition & Conference
Legislative Updates
HB15-1206 Sales & Use Tax Refund For Recycling Equipment
CAFR Active Support
02/19/2015 House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor Refer Amended to Finance
SB15-083 Certain Private Org Subject To CORA Requirements
02/04/2015 Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
Recycling a boon to Colorado’s economy, study shows
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Welcome to the Colorado Association for Recycling
You are a part of our special mission: to support, educate and guide individuals and leaders in business, education, nonprofits and government to take action that turns ever greater amounts of waste into marketable resources. Without you, our mission would not be successful.
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Our online recycling directory lets you search for recycling facilities and services across the state. Find a recycler near you.
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Student Poster Contest – Call for Entries
There are thousands of talented "green artists" in Colorado. Perhaps some of them are students of yours. Give them the chance to showcase their talent and commitment to the environment by participating in CAFR's 9th annual recycling poster contest. All K-12 students and youth organization members are invited. Deadline for entry is April 27, 2015.
Conference Scholarships Available to Attend “Summit for Recycling” in Vail
Thanks to funding from member donations, corporate sponsors and other private grants, the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) announces its sixth annual Summit Scholarship Program. This fund is available for college students in Colorado.
Colorado - We Can Do Better
Did you know that the recycling rate in Colorado is only 11% 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.
CAFR is a Proud Member of NRC
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is a national nonprofit advocacy group with more than 6,000 members. The Coalition represents and advocates for every sector of the recycling industry across the country.
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Become a CAFR member, sponsor an event, or make a donation and actively contribute to furthering recycling in Colorado and the nation!