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New law seeks to help Colorado counties comply with state landfill emission rules, avoid major spike in trash fees

The measure lets counties seek grants for methane capture and monitoring systems, while state officials say landfill costs can reach $3.5 million.

A new law signed by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis seeks to help county landfills comply with state emission-reduction requirements without having to dramatically increase trash fees.  Senate Bill 101 allows landfill owners to apply for grant money to help pay for new methane capture and monitoring infrastructure. It was signed by Polis on May 21. The measure came in response to concerns from rural county officials who said complying with the new man…

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Aspen Times broke the news on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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