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Pitkin County is working to update its rules about hauling trash and recyclables, and a proposed ordinance aims to expand recycling in a challenging…
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Pitkin County residents may soon see some changes in their trash bills. Officials have proposed an update to a 27-year-old ordinance governing waste and…
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The current Solid Waste Hauler Ordinance was last updated in 1991. County staff says trends in waste disposal and management have changed significantly in…
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Residents and visitors to Pitkin County produce a lot of trash — about twice the national average. On Tuesday, county commissioners will consider a plan…
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The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) awarded more than $700,000 to local energy programs on Wednesday. CORE gave grants to 28 organizations…
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Officials say the Pitkin County Landfill only has about 14 years of space left. They’ve been working with consultants to minimize waste and extend its…
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Aspen’s summer season officially kicked off last weekend with theFood and Wine Classic. It’s an iconic event — and one that also sets the bar for how to…
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Liz Chapman from the Aspen environmental health department has been appointed to a state commission that regulates trash and hazardous waste. Chapman and…
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The Pitkin County Landfill is filling up, but officials hope to make it last an extra 10 years with an expansion. Solid Waste manager Cathy Hall said…
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The Pitkin County Landfill started recycling textiles last fall, and now accepts those items at the Rio Grande Recycling Center. There are now collection…