National trade association sues Colorado in attempt to block state’s free curbside recycling plan
- Posted on July 31, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
A prominent national trade association has initiated legal proceedings against Colorado, challenging the state's ambitious initiative to provide complimentary curbside recycling services to approximately 700,000 residential and commercial properties. The lawsuit centers on constitutional concerns regarding the proposed fee mechanism and governance structure of the expansion plan, potentially affecting Colorado's timeline for achieving universal recycling access by 2035.
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National trade association sues Colorado in attempt to block state’s free curbside recycling plan
A national trade association sued Colorado over its plan to expand free curbside recycling to 700,000 homes and businesses by 2035, arguing the fee structure and management is unconstitutional.
