Dive Brief:

• Vail, Colorado is considering implementing a mandatory recycling law in 2014.
• The ordinance hasn't been drafted, but key points include a plastic bag ban, single vs. dual stream recycling and the capacity and durability of the bins.
• ​The town is anticipating finalizing the regulation by this spring.

Dive Insight:

A recycling ordinance has been under consideration since 2009, and recently, research and surveys were conducted by Vail's environmental sustainability director. Vail has set a 2019 goal in which 25% of waste is to be recycled. Vail is behind in its rate of recyclables. Even with the established goal, the town will not reach the national recycling rate of 35%.