Waste

   Recycling Made Easier in the Gunnison Valley

ORE stays on top of the recycling options in the Gunnison Valley so you don't have to!

Download the ORE Waste Guide here, or read below for more info.

Reduce!

The first step in addressing your waste stream is to work toward a smaller one! Reducing your waste streams can be a fun challenge. Check out our tips for cutting down on your landfill contribution.

Reuse: "The Second R"

Reuse is the second step in addressing your waste streams. Check out ideas for reusing (or having others reuse) unwanted goods. .

Gunnison Valley Recycling Directory

Find out who your resources and allies are in recycling and waste reduction in the Gunnison Valley.

Curbside Recycling

For conventional recycling of plastics, glass, paper materials, etc., curbside pick-up is a great option for residents of municipalities:

Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Residents

Gunnison Residents

For areas without curbside recycling, drop off at the Waste Management Riverland Transfer Station or the Gunnison County Recyling Center.

If you want curbside pick-up in an unserviced area, contract independently with other providers: Gothic Mountain Waste Solutions, Golden Eagle Trash Service or Waste Management, all listed in our Recycling Directory.

The Gunnison County Recycling Center

For conventional recycling of plastics, glass, paper materials, etc. for anyone to use for free.

  Recycling - Non-Conventional Objects

For recycling of objects like: cell phones, electronics, lightbulbs, batteries and other items.

 Electronics Recycling

 Get the lowdown on how to recycle your ancient appliances and electronics. 

  Composting

Check out high-altitude guidelines and tips for composting.

Zero Waste Events  

Events don't have to generate tons of waste. Check out how to hold a zero-waste event.