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Pitkin County recycling fees aren’t mandatory

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This letter is in response to the Harutuns’ letter regarding Pitkin County’s new recycling surcharge (“County’s trash ordinance will not stand,” Sept. 5, aspentimes.com).

First, I would strongly urge the Harutuns to shop around with other trash-hauling companies. I also live up the Crystal, across from the KOA, and I only pay $73.50 a quarter for one trash can.

Second, my experience with the county was smooth and very accommodating. I contacted my trash company when I received their notice regarding the new recycling fee. They said that I could file for an exemption and to contact the landfill. I called the landfill and they referred me to their website for the exemption form. I explained on the form that I have been taking my recycling to Glenwood previously, and now to South Canyon for many years. I submitted it and got my exemption a couple of days later from Cathy Hall. Easy peazy!

People are not forced to pay for recycling.

Melissa Waters


Crystal River Valley

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