Recycling in Eagle County, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Eagle County: Landfill (hours, fees, punch pass) (opens in new tab) · Eagle County Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Directions to the Eagle County Landfill: 815 Ute Creek, Wolcott, CO 81655. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sundays and major holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill questions go to 970-328-3470 ext. 1. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger tires are $8 each separated off the rim, $12 on rims or mixed in trash; $20 each for 10 or more; oversized $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ten or more passenger tires cost $20 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recyclable metal is $21 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The minimum charge is $6. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill accepts household trash, appliances (refrigerant appliances must be Freon-free), tires and C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill cannot accept appliances containing Freon; removal must be documented by a certified technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eagle County residents or residential property owners can get a Free Punch Pass covering 1,600 lb of trash and 4 tires a year, with 2 proofs of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tipping fees are waived for resident seniors 65+ disposing of their own residential waste at the landfill and HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Eagle County: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Eagle County Solid Waste & Recycling
  • The HHW facility is two miles north of Wolcott off Highway 131, at the Eagle County Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturdays (residential only) 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW Facility phone is 970-328-3463. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • From January 1, 2026: electronics $0.40/lb, latex paint $0.60/lb, flammable liquids and paint $0.70/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone living in their own home, apartment or condo may dispose of residential household waste free up to 20 items; landlords/property managers are treated as businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eagle County residents may bring household hazardous waste to the HHW Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents and businesses may recycle electronics at the HHW Facility for $0.40 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The cost to recycle e-waste is $.40 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Banned electronics that must go to the HHW Facility include computers, monitors, TVs, printers and fax machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex and oil-based paint, thinners, strippers, varnishes and stains are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead acid batteries are accepted, and other batteries must be sorted into lithium/button, rechargeable and alkaline. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive fluids and lead acid batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Eagle County: Recycling (drop-off sites, e-waste) (opens in new tab) · Eagle County Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Eagle County runs six recycling drop-off sites, including Vail (75 South Frontage Road) and Avon (375 Yoder Ave). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean, flattened corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Avon: Community Resources (recycling drop-off) (opens in new tab) · Town of Avon
  • The free regional recycling center in Avon at 375 Yoder Avenue takes flattened corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Avon site accepts flattened corrugated cardboard boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.

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