El Paso County, CO Landscaping Rules: Composting (2026)

The regulations of this Section do not apply to:

· Backyard composting, processing yard or landscaping waste into mulch, or a business that accepts finished compost for bagging or handling;

· Agricultural composting if: (1) compost materials are derived from onsite agricul- tural activities by the generator only; and (2) the facility only imports other compat- ible materials in quantities necessary for effective composting as part of a standard agriculture practice; and (3) composting activities that occur at the site of genera- tion or contiguous property owned or leased by the generator; and

· The composting of biosolids with other materials under regulations promulgated pursuant to C.R.S. § 25-8- 205 (1)(e).

(b) Regulatory Applicability. All composting facilities shall comply with the minimum standards as defined herein, and shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, State or local statutes, regulations, requirements or ordinances.

(c) Minimum Standards of Operation for Composting Facilities. All composting facilities shall operate in a manner to:

· Control surface water flowing onto the site and prevent surface water from leaving the site;