Lead paragraph
The focus of this strategy is to maximize waste diversion of all compostable items generated by residents and commercial businesses within the City of Longmont.
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LW.2Commercial & Residential Composting
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Completed
Description
2026 update - the City offers 48-gallon compost bins for residential collection as an effort to expand the program to customers who did not want the larger bin size. In accordance with the City's Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) organics (composting) collection is now required for all commercial businesses that produce food waste. We continue to explore options to expand participation in composting.
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Tasks
What has been done?
- 07/11/2023
Universal Recycling Ordinance
The Longmont Universal Recycling Ordinance was passed on July 11, 2023. For more information, visit https://indicators.longmontcolorado.gov/sustainability/actions/WA-6.
- 09/27/2021
Update the Zero Waste Resolution
On Sept. 27, Longmont City Council passed an updated Zero Waste Resolution, a non-binding document that sets new targets and guides future decision-makers on reducing waste in the Longmont Community. The new Resolution sets a new target of 75% of trash diverted from the landfill by 2030 and 95% by 2050.
Related actions
- Implementation (On time)
Sustainability PlanWA-1. Build support for participation in the Curbside Composting Program - Implementation (Late)Sustainability PlanWA-2. Provide Waste Diversion Opportunities and Education for St. Vrain Valley School District
- Implementation (On time)Sustainability PlanWA-4. Increase public education and awareness about waste reduction and diversion opportunities
- Implementation (On time)Sustainability PlanWA-6. Adopt a Commercial Recycling Ordinance that Includes Multifamily Properties