Agenda Date: 09/15/2026
Subject:
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Resolution 60-2026: Approving a subaward agreement with Circular Action Alliance (CAA) for waste diversion education and outreach
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From: James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities Laura Rosenbaum, Sustainability Coordinator Presentations: N/A
PURPOSE:
To seek council approval of a subaward agreement with Circular Action Alliance (CAA) for the City to conduct education and outreach related to recycling and waste diversion.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty
DISCUSSION:
This subaward funding became available to the City of Littleton via application in January 2026. The City applied for the funds in January, and submitted a secondary application in April clarifying allowable uses for education & outreach. In that application, the City outlined which allowable activities to conduct based on funding available per household and community need. The City plans to craft dedicated education & outreach to ensure residents understand best practices for recycling and composting as well as changes happening through the state program. This will include an article series in the print and online Littleton reports, a social media campaign with a specific focus on an empathetic marketing push. Train-the-trainer session(s) to activate community champions to pass along key knowledge around recycling and composting best practices. Furthermore, these funds will provide resources to bridge the gap between state laws, campaigns, and other messaging from outside entities. The City plans to utilize these funds to contract with an external consultant to carry out the stated allowable activities.
BACKGROUND:
HB22-1355, Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, creates an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system to fund and manage recycling for certain materials statewide. Part of the legislation states ...
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