Denver’s Voter-Approved Universal Recycling Ordinance Goes into Effect
Published on September 01, 2026
Denver’s voter-approved Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance goes into effect today, marking a significant milestone for one of the most impactful waste diversion policies in the city’s history.
This ordinance expands recycling and composting access across the city and is intended to keep valuable materials out of landfills and in circulation in our community
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