Refuse & Recycle
The refuse and recycling crew collects and disposes the City's refuse and recyclables. Refuse disposal is at the County-owned landfill located 6 miles east of Gunnison on Highway 50 (641.5522). Recyclables are taken to the County Recycling Center for transport. By Ordinance, all citizens pay for this once a week refuse and recycling collection service. Commercial establishments have the option to contract for City Refuse Service Large items, not picked by the scheduled service, can be picked up for an additional fee by calling the public Works Department at 970.641.8020. Click here for Refuse/Recycle Pick-up Map (days & areas)
Please Note Change: Recycling - The City now only picks up brown glass & have added plastics 1 & 2 to their recycle pickup. Green & clear glass will no longer be picked up.
Notice: Bagged grass clippings & leaves will no longer be picked up w/regular refuse pick-up. More...