Multifamily Recycling Requirement

At a glance

• What: O-26-46 (Fiebelkorn) amends Section 9-10-1-10 of the Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance to require all multiple-family dwellings to provide recycling service and make recycling physically available to residents, and adds a new Section 9-10-1-13, "Recycling at City-Owned and City-Operated Buildings," requiring recycling service at all city-owned and city-operated buildings.
• Decision (September 9, 2026): Passed 8-1 on Fiebelkorn's motion. Against: Peña. For: Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, Telles.
• Gap: No discussion or compliance dates are in the action summary.

Sources

• City Council action summary, September 9, 2026: https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/9/3164_M_City_Council_26-09-09_Action_Summary.pdf

Log

2026-09-09 - City Council

Passed 8-1 under Final Actions.

2026-08-10 - Finance and Government Operations Committee

Sent to Council without recommendation, 5-0, on Fiebelkorn's motion.

2026-06-15 - President

O-26-46 introduced (Fiebelkorn) and referred to the Finance and Government Operations Committee.