Recycling

Changes at the Rio Grande Recycle Center

These items are Recyclable at your Home, Business or at Pitkin County landfill

These items are NOT Recyclable in Aspen

Curbside Recycling

Local Waste Haulers offer trash, recycling, and compost curbside services in Aspen.  

Rules for Recycling

• Single Stream Recycling (available at your home or business or at Pitkin County Landfill) means that all recyclables including paper, plastic bottles/containers, and glass go together in one bin.
• Basic Rules
  • Rinse out containers to remove food residue
  • No plastic bags, they are trash
  • No soiled pizza boxes, they go in compost or trash
  • No food, it goes in compost or trash
• Acceptable Materials to Recycle List
• Not Acceptable or Dirty Dozen List
• Frequently Asked Questions about Recycling

See Aspen's Recycling Ordinance (PDF) to learn more about the City's recycling policies.