Iron Woman Logistics Services LLC has secured funding to advance a major construction and demolition (C&D) recycling project in the Denver metro area, marking a significant step toward strengthening Colorado’s waste management infrastructure.
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The company received a grant from Colorado Circular Communities to support the development of a facility designed to process mixed construction and demolition debris — the largest waste stream in the state.
The planned facility aims to fill a long-standing gap in Colorado’s ability to handle C&D waste at scale. Despite rapid construction activity across the region, the Denver metro area has lacked sufficient infrastructure to efficiently sort, process and recycle these materials.
Once operational, the facility will handle mixed debris from construction sites, recovering reusable and recyclable materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills. This capability is expected to significantly improve regional waste diversion rates.
The project also aligns with Denver’s Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance, supporting broader sustainability and environmental compliance goals across the city.
“We are so excited to be leading the way in reuse and circularity by building a state-of-the-art C&D recycling facility focused on building today for a sustainable tomorrow,” said Shaun Egan of Iron Woman.
Iron Woman is partnering with Circular Colorado to advance the initiative, which is part of a wider push to build a more robust circular economy in the state. By creating end markets for recycled construction materials, the facility is expected to help reduce reliance on raw resources and lower emissions tied to material production and disposal.
“This project represents a critical step forward in developing Colorado’s circular economy,” said Laurie Johnson, founder and CEO of Circular Colorado.
The grant funding will be used for multiple phases of development, including site preparation, facility construction and the installation of advanced sorting equipment needed to process diverse waste streams efficiently.
Beyond environmental benefits, the facility is expected to contribute to local economic development by supporting new jobs and strengthening supply chains for recycled materials. Increasing the availability of these materials could also help stabilize costs for construction projects over time.
Officials say the project will play a key role in reducing construction-related emissions while supporting Colorado’s long-term sustainability targets. By diverting waste from landfills and reintegrating materials into the construction cycle, the facility reinforces efforts to transition toward more resource-efficient building practices.
As construction activity continues to grow in the Denver region, projects like this are likely to become increasingly important in balancing development with environmental responsibility.
Originally reported by ColoradoBiz Staff in Colorado Biz.
