Inspection and Enforcement

The Hazardous Waste Compliance Assurance Unit conducts compliance inspections at facilities that generate hazardous waste or are permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage and/or disposal facilities. During each inspection, compliance with the Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations is evaluated through a site tour where waste generation and management activities are observed, followed by a review of pertinent documents. Enforcement actions are taken when appropriate. This unit also routinely investigates complaints alleging mismanagement of hazardous waste and provides extensive compliance assistance through trainings conducted around Colorado and through the Generator Assistance Program (GAP). 

Kathryn Stewart, Compliance Assurance Unit Leader 

Generator Assistance Program (GAP)

• Enforcement Response Policy - Hazardous Waste (12 pg August 2008)
• Penalty Policy - Hazardous Waste (19 pg June 2008)
  • Default Penalty Matrix - Hazardous Waste (4 pg July 2009)
• Agency-Wide Policies
  • Policy on Settling Penalties Against Counties and Municipalities
  • Supplemental Environmental Project Policy

Data and Reports  

For general information regarding hazardous waste inspections and enforcement, please call the Hazardous Waste Compliance Assurance Unit Leader at 303-692-3307 or 888-569-1831 ext 3307 toll-free. For information regarding a specific facility, you may conduct a file review under the Colorado Open Records Act in the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Records Center.