About

The Solid Waste Sites and Facilities Program is part of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This program provides information, regulatory oversight, and public resources related to solid waste facilities operating across the state of Colorado. The program’s main purpose is to ensure that solid waste management activities are conducted in a way that protects public health and the environment. The webpage dedicated to solid waste sites and facilities provides interactive maps and geographic data for waste-related infrastructure throughout Colorado. These resources allow residents, businesses, and regulators to identify the locations of various types of facilities involved in waste handling and recycling activities. The program tracks facilities such as municipal solid waste landfills open to the public, registered commercial composting operations, electronics recyclers, tire registrants and haulers, and other registered recycling facilities. These resources are designed to help users locate appropriate disposal or recycling facilities and to support transparency in the state’s waste management system. In addition to mapping facilities, the program forms part of Colorado’s broader solid waste and materials management framework, which regulates the management and disposal of non-hazardous waste. This includes activities such as landfill operations, waste transfer stations, composting programs, tire management systems, and specialized waste disposal like asbestos-containing materials. The department also develops guidance, policies, and regulations governing how waste facilities are designed, permitted, and operated in order to minimize environmental risks and protect nearby communities. Solid waste facility permitting and oversight are conducted jointly between local governments (counties or municipalities) and the state. Proposed facilities must undergo technical review to ensure that their design, location, and operating procedures meet environmental protection standards before receiving authorization to operate. Overall, the CDPHE Solid Waste Facilities Program acts as a central information hub and regulatory authority for waste infrastructure in Colorado. By maintaining facility databases, regulatory guidance, and environmental oversight processes, the program supports responsible waste disposal, recycling, and sustainable materials management across the state.

Industries Served

Restaurant, Bar, Hotel, Commercial kitchen, Event venue, Hospitality