'Pay as you throw': Denver program gets first year report card Tuesday

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'Pay as you throw': Denver program gets first year report card Tuesday
City And Council Of DenverDenver City CouncilKatie Lasalle
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In 2023, the city began allowing customers to control how much they pay for waste collection services, depending on how much trash they throw away.Originally, customers had some mixed reactions — some excited about a household variable rate, while others frustrated by a slow rollout of bins.While slight, more households are using the program’s economic incentive to recycle more and ultimately generate less waste.

The report shows the diversion rate from trash to recycling and compost went up 3% from last year, now at 26%. The goal is to get to 50% by 2027.As for missed collection days, the city said 45 positions were added to expand routes and support. They also bought or rented trucks to cover six routes for trash collection.

City council’s land use, transportation and infrastructure committee will review the Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The Follow Up What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

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