Solid Waste Fee Increases and Landfill Finances
Summary
The committee discussed solid waste user fee increases from $27 to $29.50, commodity price drops in recyclables, and trail ridge landfill operations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
User fees will increase by $2.50 monthly starting January 1, 2027.
City residents receiving municipal solid waste collection services.
Residents facing increased garbage collection fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Budget Hearings — August 20, 2026
The committee discussed solid waste user fee increases from $27 to $29.50, commodity price drops in recyclables, and trail ridge landfill operations.
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee — March 17, 2026
The city reviewed its annual recycling performance, noting challenges with high glass recycling costs, contamination rates around 21%, and efforts to educate residents on proper sorting and lithium battery fire hazards.
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