A small bag of paper-based bedding can cost as little as $7, while larger bags of aspen shavings or fleece can cost $10-$20. Bulk sizes of premium paper or fleece bedding can cost $35 or more.

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Aspen's 20-cent charge for paper bags at grocery stores is a fee, not a tax, and can remain in place, a state judge ruled Monday. Aspen implemented the fee when it banned ...