Recycling in Gunnison, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Home (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Xcel Energy pays a $50 rebate for recycling an old working fridge or freezer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Outdoor Pickup (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Participants must be Xcel Energy residential electric customers living in Colorado; gas-only customers are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Units must be made in 2021 or earlier and be 10–30 cubic feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances must be working and clean at pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No more than four working units per household per program year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Help Center (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Eligible Colorado ratepayers can have refrigerators and freezers picked up to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Gunnison: Refuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
  • The City provides residential trash and recycling collection weekly; all City residents pay for it in their utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside recycling is a courtesy service for residents within City limits; materials go to the Gunnison County Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extra or special item pickup can be arranged by calling Public Works at (970) 641-8020. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Gunnison: 2025 Refuse Special Pickup Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
  • 2025 special pickup rates: appliance $128, mattress or box spring $130, furniture items $130, refrigerator/freezer $130. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger/ATV tires are $28 each, or $36 with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Gunnison: Recycling Guidelines (revised 7.13.26) (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison · effective July 13, 2026
  • Only recyclables in City-provided bins are picked up, including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Corrugated cardboard is accepted in a separate bin; flatten boxes. No waxed cardboard or pizza boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Gunnison County: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County
  • Winter hours (Dec. 2–Mar. 15) are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 16–Dec. 2 the landfill is open weekdays 8–4 and Saturday 8–3. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill cannot accept electronic waste, paint, motor oil or vehicle batteries, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vehicle batteries are on the unacceptable list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries can be dropped off at the Gunnison Post Office. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Corrugated cardboard is accepted; no waxed cardboard, Styrofoam, packing peanuts or paper. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics recycling events at the Recycling Center, 9 a.m.–noon, $1 per pound, on June 27, September 26 and December 12, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Gunnison County: Landfill Rates 2026 (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective January 1, 2026
  • Passenger/ATV tires are $14 each, $20 with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are not accepted from sources outside Gunnison or Hinsdale County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recyclable metal is $0 per ton; mattresses or box springs $33 each; appliances $17; Freon appliances $33. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs carry a $33 handling fee plus scale weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The minimum charge is $16. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Gunnison County: Recycle Center Guide (4/3/24) (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective April 3, 2024
  • The County recycles appliances, refrigerators/freezers and mattresses dropped at the landfill, for a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare lists Fullmers Ace Hardware at 820 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison 81230, (970) 641-1212, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 821 N Main St, Gunnison 81230, (970) 641-7432, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill accepts furniture, sporting goods and exercise equipment in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations must be in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Taking gently used items to any Goodwill of Colorado location is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home pickups are offered through partner ReSupply as a fee-based service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Free Computer Recycling (Dell Reconnect) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill of Colorado donation centers accept computers and components of any brand and condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is provided at no cost to residential computer donors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill recommends backing up data and erasing the hard drive before donating. Checked October 26, 2026.

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