In effect
Aspen Organic Waste Diversion Ordinance
Aspen's ordinance keeps organics out of landfill trash, in three phases: Retail Food License holders from Oct 15, 2023, all commercial businesses and multifamily from Jan 15, 2026, and every owner or occupant from Jan 15, 2028. The city supplies bins; owners and HOAs pay for hauling.
At a glance In effect
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- Ordinance
- Organic Waste Diversion Ordinance – Ordinance No. 4, Series 2023
- Who’s covered
- Phase 1: Retail Food License holders; Phase 2: all commercial businesses + multifamily; Phase 3: every owner/occupant
- Apartment buildings must provide compost
- Yes
- What you have to do
- No organics in landfill trash; city supplies bins, bear-proof receptacles and signage; owners/HOAs pay hauling; random checks, education-first
- Key dates
- Oct 15, 2023 / Jan 15, 2026 / Jan 15, 2028
Worth knowing: A binding ordinance, not a voluntary program. Covers about 864 businesses, 21 hotels, 42 multifamily complexes and 1,334 condos.
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