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.
LW.2Commercial & Residential Composting
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Completed
Description
- In 2022, the City began offering 48-gallon compost bins as an effort to expand the program to customers who did not want the larger bin size.
- Eco-Cycle is partnering with the City of Longmont to help promote the curbside composting program.
- In 2023, the City passed the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that included a phased implementation for composting for specific businesses.
- In 2025, Organics (composting) collection URO requirements will begin implementation.
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Tasks
What has been done?
- 07/11/2023
Universal Recycling Ordinance
- 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 (On time)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
The Longmont Universal Recycling Ordinance was passed on July 11, 2023. For more information, visit https://indicators.longmontcolorado.gov/sustainability/actions/WA-6.