Stakeholder meetings set to present Waste Diversion Plan

VALLEY --- Results of the region’s Waste Diversion Study showing how recycling can be done on a broader scale and give more Valley locations to recycle will be revealed at stakeholder meetings open to the public during the second week of November in Crestone, La Jara, and Alamosa. Food and/or refreshments will be provided.

Dates, times, and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, November 7, Baca Grande POA, 68575 County Rd T, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8, Conejos County Nursing Service Conference Room, 19023 US Hwy 285, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8, Alamosa County Commissioners Board Room, 8900-A Independence Way, 6-8 p.m.

Attendees at these events will include LBA Consultants, the project team including staff of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council and Conejos Clean Water nonprofit organizations, members of the Waste Diversion Task Force, elected officials and key staff, business and community leaders, and representatives of the materials management industry.

Highlights of these meetings will be the presentations by LBA’s Laurie Batchelder Adams on strategy options reviewed and recommended in the Waste Diversion Plan outlining the valley’s infrastructure, service, and policy needs over the next 10 years.

A range of issues will be discussed on elements of the plan including a proposed network of drop sites, recycling center expansion, and the anticipated start of education programs for schools and local elected officials and staff on diversion and recycling in general, practical applications, and systems proposed for the valley.  Participation and comments are welcome and encouraged.

Confirmation calls appreciated:  Kay Crowder, 588-5127, or Anna Lee Vargas 580-0740.