Sustainable Services

Listen to the Tip of the Month

Durango Recycles!

The City of Durango offers many recycling services including:

• residential curbside collection
• commercial and multi-family collection
• drop-off sites

Learn more about how to prepare your recyclables. (Cardboard, cans, glass, paper and plastic.)

 

There are some important things to know about household hazardous waste

electronics

motor oil

household batteries

fluorescent bulbs & thermostats

rechargeable batteries & cell phones

 

Opportunities also exist for recycling:

Christmas trees

athletic shoes

eyeglasses

The City makes available for purchase:

• green cone digesters
• home composting bins
• recycled wood & glass mulch

Why Recycle?

Recycling saves money, energy, space and natural resources. It's economical, ecological, easy and effective.