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Recycling in Gunnison County, CO

What Gunnison County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 10 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Gunnison County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Gunnison County Landfill (Solid Waste Management)

Gunnison County Public Works runs the County landfill (phone 970-641-5522) and recycling program, including alkaline battery drop-off boxes at the Gunnison Post Office and periodic electronics recycling events.

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Gunnison County Recycling Center

Gunnison County site at 195 Basin Park Drive, Gunnison, CO 81230 (unincorporated Gunnison County). Hours: Drop-off open 24/7; staff on site Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Cities and towns in Gunnison County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (11)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Gunnison County: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County
    • Winter hours (Dec. 2–Mar. 15) are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 16–Dec. 2 the landfill is open weekdays 8–4 and Saturday 8–3. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill cannot accept electronic waste, paint, motor oil or vehicle batteries, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vehicle batteries are on the unacceptable list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries can be dropped off at the Gunnison Post Office. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard is accepted; no waxed cardboard, Styrofoam, packing peanuts or paper. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gunnison County: Landfill Rates 2026 (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective January 1, 2026
    • Passenger/ATV tires are $14 each, $20 with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are not accepted from sources outside Gunnison or Hinsdale County. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recyclable metal is $0 per ton; mattresses or box springs $33 each; appliances $17; Freon appliances $33. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs carry a $33 handling fee plus scale weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The minimum charge is $16. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gunnison County: Recycle Center Guide (4/3/24) (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective April 3, 2024
    • The County recycles appliances, refrigerators/freezers and mattresses dropped at the landfill, for a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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