SEATTLE (Recycling Monster):  The project leaders of the City of Denver are working on a plan to expand composting and recycling.

The City's plan to extend recycling and composting services to major apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and enterprises was backed by almost 70% of voters earlier in 2022. The proposal has been updated to take into account the concerns expressed by council members and other stakeholders, and it is currently being reexamined.

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All of the council members had met with Tim Hoffman, Director of Policy in the office of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and his staff. He mentioned that every member of the city council was consulted at different points in time, and they expressed worries about how plans for expansion might affect businesses and events in the town. He noted that all legitimate concerns expressed throughout the consultations are reflected in the updated proposals.

At the moment, the city offers modest apartment complexes and single-family houses garbage, recycling, and composting services. This makes up only around 20% of Denver's garbage.

On Wednesday, the idea will now be discussed by the city council business committee. After approval, a final vote is anticipated on June 2 after a full city council reading in two weeks.