Durango Recycle Center
710 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO 81301
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Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Televisions
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| TV up to 27" | $15.00 each |
|---|---|
| CRT | $15.00 each |
| TV 27" and over, flat-panel or projection | $25.00 each |
- Saturdays only, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; up to six large items per visit.
- More than six large items or 15 items total: call (970) 375-5004 for a Friday-morning appointment and bring a completed inventory.
Computers
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| CPU / desktop | $5.00 each |
|---|---|
| Monitor or laptop | $15.00 each |
- Saturdays only, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; up to six large items per visit.
- More than six large items or 15 items total: call (970) 375-5004 for a Friday-morning appointment and bring a completed inventory.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Desktop printer, scanner or fax | $5.00 each |
|---|---|
| Game console, DVD/VCR, stereo, router | $3.00 each |
| Phone, charger, camera or other small electronics | $1.00 each |
| Large office equipment (copiers etc.) | $35.00 each |
- Saturdays only, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; up to six large items per visit.
- More than six large items or 15 items total: call (970) 375-5004 for a Friday-morning appointment and bring a completed inventory.
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Microwave | $5.00 each |
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- Saturdays only, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; up to six large items per visit.
- More than six large items or 15 items total: call (970) 375-5004 for a Friday-morning appointment and bring a completed inventory.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Household dry-cell batteries (1 lb minimum) | $2.00 per pound |
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| UPS or laptop battery | $2.00 each |
- Household dry-cell batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt), Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cardboard
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Single-stream recycling from non-City-recycling customers | $5.00 |
|---|---|
| Commercial cardboard-only load | $5.00 |
- Free for City residents who pay for recycling on their utility bill; bring a current utility bill.
- Others pay $5 per 60 gallons; commercial loads $5 per cubic yard by appointment (Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.).
- Preparation: Cut cardboard down to 4x4 ft.
Where this information comes from
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.
- More than six large items or more than 15 items total require an appointment (Friday mornings only) with a completed inventory. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Monitors, laptops and TVs up to 27 inches cost $15; CRTs $15; TVs 27 inches and over $25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CPUs, desktop printers, scanners and fax machines cost $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Vacuum cleaners, microwaves, iPads, notebooks and other consumer electronics cost $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Game consoles, DVD/VCR players, stereo equipment and routers cost $3 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Small electronics such as phones, chargers and cameras cost $1 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large office equipment such as copiers costs $35 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- UPS and laptop batteries cost $2 each. 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.
- Household dry-cell batteries are accepted for $2 per pound with a one-pound minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City residents who pay for recycling on their utility bill can drop off extra mixed recycling free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A copy of a current utility bill is required. 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.
- Cardboard must be cut down to 4x4 ft. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial cardboard-only loads are accepted Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. by appointment for $5 per cubic yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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