ColoradoColorado requires approved disposal sites for preproduction plastics starting in 2027
Starting August 12, 2027, people must use approved waste disposal sites for covered preproduction plastics, with voter approval required if a timely referendum petition challenges the rule.
What it does
Starting August 12, 2027, covered preproduction plastic materials must go to approved waste disposal sites. A timely referendum petition challenging the rule would require voter approval first.
Starting August 12, 2027, the law directs removal of section 25-15-329. Its practical effect is unclear. A timely referendum petition challenging this provision would require voter approval first.
Argument forRequiring approved disposal sites could help keep covered plastic materials from being dumped at locations without approval to handle waste.
Argument againstRequiring approved disposal sites could mean longer trips for businesses when nearby locations lack the required approval.
More detail
People must use sites with a certificate of designation, meaning approval to operate as a waste disposal site. The rule covers anyone disposing of preproduction plastic materials. Their exact meaning comes from section 25-8-1102(3), which is not included here. If a referendum petition challenges this requirement within 90 days after the legislature's final adjournment, it needs voter approval at the November 2026 general election. The disposal rule takes effect August 12, 2027, including if voters approve it following a timely referendum petition.
The law directs removal of section 25-15-329 from Colorado law. The instruction concerns the section added by Senate Bill 26-016. That section's rules are not included here. If a referendum petition challenges this provision within 90 days after the legislature's final adjournment, it needs voter approval at the November 2026 general election. The removal takes effect August 12, 2027, including if voters approve it following a timely referendum petition.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 29Governor Jared Polis SignedBecame Law
- May 20Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- May 20Signed by the Speaker of the HouseMajor
- May 20Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 9House Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed House
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Lower
- May 8House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- May 7House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 30Senate Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed Senate
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 30Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & EnvironmentMinor
- Apr 29Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Apr 27Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 20Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & EnergyIntroduced
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