Boulder's trash/recycling program bundles required recycling services as a percentage of the trash service.  It also allows all recyclables to now be put into one container-no need to sort into two different containers as in the past.  This is a good thing as it will mean fewer containers on site, although the one container needs to be larger than previous two. 

 

Single family homes must provide a composting container for yard organics and food waste/organics.

 

Multi-unit properties are NOT required to provide composting service.

 

BARHA worked with the city and argued that such a program would create major problems for multi-family.  We appreciate that the city decision makers listened and agreed with our position.  Such a composting requirement on multi-family would have been an enforcement/management nightmare and we believe that it would have also been a huge enticement to all sorts of animals including dogs. skunks, raccoons, rats--- you name it! 

 

Once again, BARHA was in the discussion representing the best interests of our members.