Durango, Colorado

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Durango Recycling Center

710 Tech Center Dr Durango CO 81301 USA

3.3/5(23 reviews)

The City of Durango offers recycling services for residents and businesses, including curbside collection for households and commercial/multi-unit buildings, as well as a public drop-off site at the Durango Recycling Center. Accepted materials for recycling include Single Stream Mixed Recycling, glass (drop-off only), electronics, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and paint (at participating PaintCare retailers). Household hazardous waste can be recycled during annual collection events. Visitors can use the "What Goes Where Wizard" tool to find additional recycling options at retail locations and special events. Recycling is emphasized as a cost-effective and eco-friendly practice that conserves resources and energy. Additionally, a downloadable guide on "How to Recycle Right and Avoid the Landfill" is available for reference.

Single Stream Mixed RecyclingGlass (drop-off only)ElectronicsBatteriesFluorescent Light BulbsPaint (at participating PaintCare retailers)+4 more

Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thu-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Single-stream recyclables, Glass (excluding stated types), Household dry-cell batteries, Small electronics (six items or fewer, Saturdays), Fluorescent bulbs (up to eight on Saturdays)

Services: Recycling drop-off · Small-electronics drop-off on designated Saturdays · Household dry-cell battery drop-off

Where is the Durango Recycling Center?

The City identifies it at 710 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO 81301.

Does the City accept all glass?

The City lists glass recycling but excludes light bulbs, tempered glass and automotive glass.

Durango Transfer Station

790 Tech Center Dr

Durango Transfer Station is a recycling and transfer station at 790 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO. Contact the facility to confirm accepted materials, access rules and current hours before visiting.

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RJ Metal Recycle & Roll-Off Containers

287 County Road 222

RJ Metal Recycle & Roll-Off Containers is a recycling site in Durango, Colorado, that focuses on the purchase and recycling of non-ferrous metals and various scrap materials. They also offer free roll-off container services for large cleanup projects.

CopperAluminumBrassStainless SteelVehicle batteriesAppliances+7 more

Listed hours: Steel/metal drop-off 24/7; call for office hours

Accepts: Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Vehicle batteries, Appliances, Metal scraps

Services: Buying non-ferrous metals · Free roll-off container service · 24/7 drop-off recycling

What are your hours of operation?

We are open 24/7 for drop-off.

Do you buy non-running vehicles?

Yes, we buy both running and non-running vehicles.

Materials Accepted in Durango

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Durango include Single Stream Mixed Recycling, Glass (drop-off only), Electronics, Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Durango, Colorado

City of Durango crews collect single-stream recycling weekly in blue containers from single-family homes, townhouses, and duplexes. Glass stays out of the blue container. The Durango Recycle Center takes glass free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, plus electronics, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs, and city residents drop off extra single-stream material there free with a current City of Durango utility bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Durango CO have curbside recycling?

Yes. The City of Durango collects single-stream recycling once a week from single-family homes, townhouses, and duplexes, while apartments and condos use the city's Commercial Recycling Program. Call 970-375-5004 for a free blue container. Service costs $7.95 a month for a 60-gallon container or $11.89 for a 90-gallon, and DurangoRecycles.com shows your collection day.

Can I recycle glass in Durango?

Not at the curb. Durango keeps glass out of single-stream containers because it contaminates whole batches of recycling. Take bottles and jars to the Durango Recycle Center, where glass drop-off is free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I set out my Durango recycling container?

Set the blue container out by 8:00 AM on your recycling day with the wheels against the curb and the front facing the street, 4 feet from parked cars, fences, and poles. Rinse containers and keep recyclables loose, except shredded paper, which goes in a bag. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, glass, and food waste stay out. Pull containers out of the right-of-way by 8:00 PM.

Where do I recycle batteries and electronics in Durango?

The Durango Recycle Center takes electronics year round, including TVs, large printers, and computer towers, along with fluorescent light bulbs. Household batteries such as AA, AAA, and button cells go to the Recycle Center every Saturday. Car batteries go to auto parts stores, and rechargeable power tool batteries go to retailers such as Home Depot.

Where does Durango household hazardous waste go?

Durango collects household hazardous waste at an annual city event, and the city skipped 2026, with the next event planned for spring 2027. Paint goes to PaintCare retailers year round, and medications go to Police Department take-back events. The event refuses tires, needles, ammunition, smoke detectors, and Freon appliances, which go to Southwest Appliance.

What does an overfilled recycling container cost in Durango?

Durango charges a $12.50 overfill fee when the lid on your recycling container cannot close, and an extra collection or overloaded can costs $12.81. Replacing a damaged container runs $66.63 for a 60-gallon and $76.88 for a 90-gallon. Bear containers cost $229.10 for 60 gallons and $232.27 for 90 gallons.

Recycling tips for Durango

•Unlock a manual wildlife-resistant container (two metal clasps) the morning of collection, while automated bear cans with plastic dials need no unlocking.
•Use the What Goes Where tool on DurangoRecycles.com for items not on the single-stream list.
•Bring a current City of Durango residential utility bill to drop extra single-stream material at the Recycle Center for free.
•Electronics and hazardous waste in city trash or recycling break city code and Colorado law.
•Yard waste and bulky items go out during the city's Spring and Fall Cleanup.

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