Under this program, producers will cover the cost of residential recycling collection. Single-family homes, HOAs, and multi-family residential customers who currently pay for recycling through their waste hauler will no longer see a separate charge for recycling service. The cost will be covered by the producers of paper products and packaging materials through the program.
Free Residential Recycling Now Available in Colorado
Eligible customers will now receive free recycling service, including container delivery, through Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility program.
What This Means For You
Recycling at no additional cost
Container delivery & curbside pickup
Reduced landfill waste
What is EPR & How Does It Work?
Through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, Colorado is aiming to expand recycling access, increase recycling rates and reduce waste. EPR shifts the cost of recycling from consumers and local governments to the companies that create the packaging.
This means that once the program is operational in your area, you may receive a recycling cart and every-other-week recycling collection for free. WM will offer free recycling to existing and new customers.
Only WM
Watch to learn more about WM's growing infrastructure and how it makes recycling simpler and more accessible for Colorado residents.
Not a WM Customer?
You can still get free recycling, even if WM doesn't pick up your waste
For more information on Colorado recycling, visit https://recycleon.org/colorado/.