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Littleton stewardship board backs South Metro waste-diversion plan, debates 'single hauler' wording
Summary
Littleton’s Environmental Stewardship Board reviewed a draft letter of support for the South Metro Waste Diversion Plan and discussed whether to recommend “single hauler” or use alternate terms such as “contracted” or “organized collection.” The board emphasized equity, access to composting and recycling, and coordinating with neighboring cities.
The City of Littleton Environmental Stewardship Board reviewed a draft letter of support for the South Metro Waste Diversion Plan and discussed recommending an organized, citywide approach to residential recycling and composting while debating whether to use the phrase “single hauler” or less loaded alternatives.
Board members said the plan could increase access to recycling and composting, reduce the number of trucks on neighborhood streets and support the city’s greenhouse gas goals, but they disagreed on messaging and implementation details the city should recommend to Littleton City Council.
Board members emphasized equity as a reason to back the plan. Members said consistent curbside recycling and composting—services many residents currently pay extra for or lack, particularly residents in multifamily housing—would likely raise participation and remove materials from the waste stream that currently go to landfills. The draft…
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