composting

Montezuma County is preparing to expand its composting program as a new food scrap collection service helps divert organic waste from the landfill and build healthier soils.

Since October 2023, Aspen has required restaurants to compost, keeping thousands of tons of organic material out of the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Tucked into a corner of San Miguel County, one small community is embarking on a big endeavor toward sustainability. With a sole dirt road leading to it,…