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Residents, council members urge inclusion of citywide composting in 2026 budget

Lakewood City Council (Finance Committee; Housing Plan Development Committee) · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Public commenter Harry Later and council members urged the committee to include a free, citywide composting program (partnering with Rust Belt Riders) in the 2026 budget as an implementation of Lakewood’s Climate Action Plan. Staff said drop-off infrastructure exists and suggested staff would work with council to request cost analysis.

Resident Harry Later told the Finance Committee on Oct. 27 that Lakewood’s Climate Action Plan recommends municipal composting and urged the city to include a free, citywide composting service in the 2026 budget. "In 2023, council adopted the Climate Action Plan with a goal of 95% organic waste diversion by 2030. Strategy number 37 specifically recommends partnering…

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