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Recycling in Durango, CO

The City of Durango runs curbside single-stream recycling, a fee-based bulk pickup, a spring cleanup for residents who pay the cleanup fee, and the Durango Recycle Center at 710 Tech Center Drive, which takes electronics on Saturdays for per-item fees. The City says no household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled for 2026.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Home (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Xcel Energy pays a $50 rebate for recycling an old working fridge or freezer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Outdoor Pickup (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Participants must be Xcel Energy residential electric customers living in Colorado; gas-only customers are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Units must be made in 2021 or earlier and be 10–30 cubic feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances must be working and clean at pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No more than four working units per household per program year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Help Center (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Eligible Colorado ratepayers can have refrigerators and freezers picked up to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Electronics & Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • The Durango Recycle Center is at 710 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO 81301. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large electronics drop-offs are scheduled by calling (970) 375-5004. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to six large electronic items are accepted from businesses and residents on Saturdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Durango Recycle Center & Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • The Recycle Center is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People who do not pay for City recycling service can drop off single-stream recycling for $5 per 60 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Single-Stream Mixed Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • Corrugated cardboard and paperboard are accepted in Durango's single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Grease-stained cardboard such as pizza boxes is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put items loose in the container; do not bag them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Residential Curbside Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • The monthly recycling fee is $7.95 for a 60-gallon container and $11.89 for a 90-gallon container. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside single-stream recycling is offered to single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes with City trash service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • Bulk pickup costs $175 per 10-cubic-yard truckload plus $10 per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup is for single-family homes within city limits; commercial properties do not qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup collects furniture and scrap metals, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances are collected for an additional fee; refrigerants must be removed by a licensed business and the appliance tagged as safe. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup does not collect electronics, batteries, tires or appliances with refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickups are scheduled on the first and third Thursdays of the month, with 24 hours notice. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Durango: Spring and Fall Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
    • Spring Cleanup ran March 30–April 30, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Spring Cleanup accepts furniture, mattresses, large appliances (no refrigerators or AC units) and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fall Cleanup collects only tree trimmings, branches and bagged leaves; no other waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only City residents who pay the Spring/Fall Cleanup fee on their utility bill may participate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics, batteries and tires are not accepted during Spring or Fall Cleanup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a maximum of two loads per residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County
    • The ReStore is at 50 Design Center Road, Durango, CO 81301. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore phone number is 970-382-9931. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare lists Kroegers Ace Hardware at 8 Town Plaza, 81301, (970) 247-0660, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams (S. Camino Del Rio) at 400 S Camino Del Rio, 81301, (970) 247-4800, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
    • Goodwill accepts furniture, sporting goods and exercise equipment in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations must be in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Taking gently used items to any Goodwill of Colorado location is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Home pickups are offered through partner ReSupply as a fee-based service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado: Free Computer Recycling (Dell Reconnect) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
    • Goodwill of Colorado donation centers accept computers and components of any brand and condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The service is provided at no cost to residential computer donors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill recommends backing up data and erasing the hard drive before donating. Checked October 26, 2026.

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