Eagle County landfill offers free electronic waste recycling event on Nov. 15

Eagle County Solid Waste & Recycling will participate in America Recycles Day by offering county residents free recycling of electronic waste from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Wolcott. The facility is located next to the Eagle County Landfill at 815 Ute Creek Road. Proof of residency must be provided at the time of drop-off.

Electronic waste from businesses is excluded from the free recycling day. Eagle County Solid Waste and Recycling staff will determine whether the submitted electronic waste is from a business. Businesses may still recycle their electronic waste at the Eagle County Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a fee of 20 cents per pound.

The America Recycles Day event supports the goals of the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County community as well as the county’s Protect Our Mountain Ecosystem strategic priority. In addition, the Environmental Policy Statement adopted by the Eagle County Board of Commissioners prioritizes diverting waste and increasing recycling, along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting wildlife habitat, conserving water and adopting renewable energy sources.

The Eagle County Household Hazardous Waste Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays.

For more information about electronic waste disposal, contact Jesse Masten, 970-328-3472 or at jesse.masten@eaglecounty.us.