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Commission hears calls to expand recycling, composting and reuse programs; front‑door hazardous‑waste pickup noted as successful
Summary
A resident and commissioners discussed low statewide recycling rates, limited business incentives to recycle, success of Englewood's front‑door hazardous‑waste pickup, and possible city roles in composting, bin labeling, recycling education and partnership requirements for haulers.
Englewood commissioners and a resident urged the city to expand recycling options, promote composting and use education and contractual levers to reduce contamination in recycling streams.
Robert Stevenson, a resident, said Colorado’s recycling rate is “abysmal” and urged the city to add recycling and compost containers in parks and public spaces and to consider incentives for businesses…
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