Waste Study 2015 to 2017

From 2015 to 2017, The City of Aspen partnered with Pitkin County and contracted with waste consultants to analyze the waste composition of our community and make recommendations for reducing waste buried in the Pitkin County landfill. This was accomplished with both a Phase 1 and Phase II study. 

• Phase I - Waste Diversion Plan for Roaring Fork Valley examined the waste brought to the Pitkin County landfill over the course of two weeks (one in high season and one low season), as well as meeting with various stakeholders to discuss diversions opportunities and barriers for municipal solid waste (MSW).
• Phase II – Waste Diversion Plan for Roaring Fork Valley examined the results of Phase 1, challenges and opportunities of our local waste infrastructure, and successful waste diversion programs in other communities.