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Longmont adopts changes to solid-waste code, adds small monthly waste-management charge for some commercial accounts
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2025-62 amending Chapter 14.12 (solid waste collection and rates). The ordinance, effective Jan. 1, adds a $2.96 monthly service charge for certain nonresidential commercial accounts that previously had not been charged; council debate focused on equity for small businesses and composting incentives.
Longmont City Council on Oct. 14 adopted Ordinance 2025-62, amending Chapter 14.12 of the Longmont Municipal Code to update solid-waste collection and rates. The ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and includes a $2.96 monthly waste-management service charge for certain commercial accounts that previously did not pay that fee.
Council discussion centered on how the new charge will be communicated and whether it is equitable for small commercial operators. Lance Smith, director of Business Enablement, told council the charge takes effect Jan. 1 and indicated…
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