Sustainable Events

Aspen is home to more than 30 annual events attended by approximately 40,000 people. Special events are the face of Aspen to many locals and visitors and demonstrate our environmental values.

Visit our Host an Event page to determine if your event will require a permit and what those permit requirements will be.

If your special event requires a permit you will need to:

• All events on City of Aspen property must comply with criteria outlined in the ZGreen Event Checklist that you will fill out as part of the permit application process. 
• Contact Liz Chapman at 970-429-1831 with any additional questions.

Resources & Services

We provide the following free resources and services:

• Compost Bins
• Consulting
• Recycle Bins
• Signage
• Staff / Volunteer Training

Additional Resources

• ZGreen Event Checklist 2022
• Day of Checklist (PDF)
• Education Sign template (PDF)
• Event Waste Tracking Sheet (PDF)
• Recycling, Compost, Trash Guidelines (PDF)
• Steps to Zero Waste Events (PDF)
• Tips for being a Sustainable Superhero (PDF)
• Volunteer and Staff Education (PDF)