Longmont City Council Proposes Waste Service Fee Shift for 2027

The Longmont city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance shifting 40% of composting costs to trash collection charges for 2027 and 2028. The proposal aims to encourage residents to compost and use smaller trash carts as the city works toward diverting 75% of waste from landfills by 2030. Under the proposed rates, a 96-gallon trash cart would cost $34.55 monthly, an increase of $5.75 from the adopted 2027 rate.

The fee shift alters the cost structure of municipal waste services, potentially allowing residents who downsize their carts to save money. The change is part of the city's strategy to reduce landfill usage and manage waste diversion goals.