Arvada City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

The City of Arvada held a City Council meeting on March 10, 2026, which included workshops focused on potential ballot measure research findings related to a proposed sales tax increase for infrastructure funding and an update on the city's solid waste hauling and recycling program. The council reviewed survey results indicating current voter sentiment is not favorable for a sales tax increase at this time, with only 38% support, leading to a recommendation to pause consideration of a ballot measure until 2028. Discussions emphasized the need to build community trust and improve communication about the use of taxpayer funds. Additionally, the council received a detailed briefing on the solid waste program, including the current contract with Republic Services, upcoming extended producer responsibility (EPR) reimbursements, and the potential for introducing citywide composting services funded through EPR credits. Councilmembers expressed support for exploring composting as a new service without additional costs to residents and discussed the importance of sustainability and waste diversion goals. The council planned to revisit these topics in future meetings with further details and proposals.