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Littleton joins regional plan to expand recycling and hauler licensing; council adopts South Metro waste diversion plan
Summary
City Council voted 6-0 to adopt the South Metro Waste Diversion Plan, directing staff to pursue outreach, explore hauler licensing and equal-space rules, and return to council with specific ordinances and implementation steps in 2026–2027.
The Littleton City Council on Oct. 21 adopted the South Metro Waste Diversion Plan, a regional blueprint to increase recycling, composting and commercial/multifamily access to diversion services.
The 6-0 vote authorizes staff to continue outreach and data collection and to pursue a phased workplan that includes hauler licensing and an "equal space" ordinance for commercial and multifamily properties.
The nut graf: The plan, developed with Englewood, Centennial and Sheridan and supported by technical assistance from the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise (C3) and STEPS, sets regional goals and a timeline that reserves detailed policy choices — such as fee schedules or mandatory service requirements — for later council review. Adoption gives staff authority to research options, coordinate with neighboring cities and bring draft ordinances back for formal action.
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