Denver’s Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance Starting in September, 2026, multifamily buildings and food businesses, and events to provide access to composting and recycling services. It also requires non-residential buildings to provide access to recycling services.
Bring Your Own Bag Program Denver’s Fee on Disposable Bags requires retail stores to charge 10 cents for each disposable bag provided to customers at checkout.
Zero Waste Support for Food Service Providers The city is offering incentives to help food service businesses reduce waste and save money. Choose from two tracks: Reuse Denver—up to $1,000 for reusable dine-in ware plus expert guidance; or Food Waste Composting—up to $3,600 for one year of compost service. Eligible businesses must offer dine-in service and have a physical Denver location.
Denver Reuse Business Directory Find where to repair, rent, or buy used items while supporting local businesses.
Refuse and Reuse The number one way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Let’s put an end to single-use waste.
Skip the Stuff, Say No to Single-Use Condiments & Service Ware Denver requires all restaurants and third-party delivery services to only provide single-use condiments and service ware if a customer requests them.