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Council adopts South Metro waste‑diversion plan after removing single‑hauler item
Summary
Council approved the South Metro waste‑diversion plan 4–3 after amending it to remove a recommendation to explore single‑hauler trash service; the plan remains as a regional framework and individual measures will return to council for implementation decisions.
The Englewood City Council on Sept. 2 adopted the South Metro waste‑diversion plan after a late amendment to remove a single‑hauler recommendation. The final vote was 4–3.
Sustainability Program Manager Mel England told council the plan is regional guidance developed with other South Metro jurisdictions and that adoption does not itself implement any recommendations; each proposed action would return to council for separate consideration and any funding or ordinance change would need council approval.
Council debate and amendment: member concerns…
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