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New Ft Collins ordinance affects landscape companies Email
Friday, November 04, 2016 02:00 AM


Leaf blowerA new ordinance in Fort Collins related to fugitive dust that went into effect November 1, 2016 impacts landscape companies. It applies to leaf removal and saw cutting. See: Dust Prevention and Control Manual

The City of Fort Collins has offered to provide ALCC members with a training session to discuss the ordinance, clarify compliance, and answer questions specifically about leaf blowers. ALCC is working with the City to schedule this session so that members' questions can be addressed.

CORRECTION: The City is NOT forming an advisory group to look into any possible ban of leaf blowers (or other maintenance equipment) at this time, as previously noted in this post.

According to conversations with the City of Fort Collins:

          • They are actively reaching out to stakeholders regarding the Fugitive Dust Ordinance that went into effect Nov. 1.
          • The City is interested in providing a training class for our members about this ordinance, what's involved with compliance and to answer questions you may have. 
          • The City is NOT considering a ban on leaf blowers at this time.
          • And the City isn't currently forming an advisory group to gather input on lawn and garden maintenance equipment regulations.

We apologize for any confusion and unnecessary distress caused by the previous post. ALCC appreciates the City's patience in taking calls from concerned members as a result of that post or our email to members. We appreciate the City's efforts to clarify the situation with us and also their willingness to help inform our industry about this recent ordinance pertaining to fugitive dust.

If you have questions about this ordinance, please contact Jenna Channel, Assoc. Environmental Planner at 970.416.4235 or [email protected].

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H-2B 11/4/16 update: grassroots efforts needed before the election Email
Friday, November 04, 2016 02:00 AM
H-2B action needed

Help #SaveH-2B!
During the final weekend before the Presidential and Congressional elections, many Representatives and Senators are out in their communities doing campaign events. If you have an opportunity to attend an event, we encourage you to go and remind your elected officials that they must address the H-2B program in upcoming appropriations bills. Lawmakers return to Washington, DC on November 14, but staff work on appropriations bills is going on right now.

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Boulder County hauler ordinance update set for public hearing Email
Friday, October 28, 2016 11:00 AM

 

Not a truck in boulderThe latest draft of the Boulder County Hauler Ordinance update, which includes landscapers, is now available. View or download the update here.

This will be going before the Commissioners in a public hearing in the near future, and Boulder County is still open to feedback.

To share your feedback, ask questions, or get updates on the date for the upcoming public hearing, contact Leigh Ratterman, Zero Waste Sustainability Specialist for Boulder County, at 720-564-2238 or [email protected]

You can review the latest draft of the proposed changes here .

Previously on the LAB:

Boulder County proposed changes to hauler ordinance affect landscape companies

 

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Industry stance on upcoming ballot issues Email
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 07:00 AM

ballot boxAs election day approaches, ALCC shares its position regarding several Colorado amendments up for vote. While not actively lobbying for or against these measures, the green industry is interested in the outcome of voting and offers these recommendations:

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GreenCO positions on November 2016 ballot amendments Email
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 07:00 AM

ballot boxAs election day approaches, ALCC shares its position regarding several Colorado amendments up for vote. While not actively lobbying for or against these measures, the green industry is interested in the outcome of voting and offers these recommendations:

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