In effect
Longmont Universal Recycling Ordinance
Longmont's Universal Recycling Ordinance makes food businesses compost: food wholesalers and grocers from Jan 1, 2025, all food businesses from June 30, 2025, and landscapers from Jan 1, 2029. Apartment buildings must recycle only.
At a glance In effect
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- Ordinance
- Universal Recycling Ordinance (July 2023)
- Who’s covered
- Food wholesalers/grocers (Jan 2025), all food businesses (June 30, 2025), landscapers (2029); multifamily recycling only
- Apartment buildings must provide compost
- Recycling only
- What you have to do
- Food businesses must compost; 30 days to comply or request exemption; financial help available
- Key dates
- Jan 1, 2025 / June 30, 2025 / Jan 1, 2029
✦ The state picture
Rules in Colorado
Longmont sits inside Colorado. State rules can apply on top of city rules.
01 / Our job
What Melly’s handles
- Which rules apply to each of your Longmont locations
- File the paperwork for you
- Set up pickup or a compliant hauler
- Keep your records current so you are ready if an inspector asks
✦ Where this comes from
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
These are plain-English summaries for general information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source.
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