Free recycling no longer available in Pueblo

Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00 PM by David Ortiviz
Updated: Dec 28, 2010 12:03 PM

You can no longer recycle in Pueblo for free. Today the Pueblo City-County Health Department removed public recycling bins located in Pueblo and Pueblo West.

The bins have been in place since 2003. They were funded by a grant from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, but the money ran out in 2007.

County leaders had been finding ways to fund the free bins, but couldn't come up with money for next year. People in Pueblo will now have to pay to recycle most household items.

Information from the Pueblo Area Recycling Guide

Curbside Recycling:

The following private companies offer residential recycling at the curb in Pueblo and Pueblo West. Residents pay a monthly fee to recycle glass, aluminum, tin, plastic (#1-7), cardboard, paperboard (i.e. cereal boxes), mixed paper, newspaper, and phonebooks.

C & C Disposal (no glass)
21 N. Magneto Dr., Pueblo West
647-9100, www.ccdisposalco.com

WeRecycle Co-op
24 N. Research Dr., Pueblo West
542-6327, www.werecyclecoop.com

Membership Drop-off Recycling Sites:

Residents can purchase a special bag to drop-off glass, aluminum, tin, plastic (#1-7), cardboard, paperboard (i.e. cereal boxes), mixed paper, newspaper, and phonebooks. Call for prices.

Solar Roast Coffee
226 N. Main St., downtown Pueblo
544-2008
Mon-Fri. 6:30a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. 7:30a.m.-2:30 p.m.

WeRecycle Co-op
24 N. Research Dr., Pueblo West
542-6327, www.werecyclecoop.com

Pueblo Recycle Hotline: 719-583-4924