|| Hard to recycle items

This information is intended for residential and small business users only.  Please contact Summit County Recycling at 468-9263 ext. 13 for information about commercial quantities. 

Antifreeze– Leave in sealed container on top of oil bins at Frisco or Breckenridge Recycling Drop-off Centers.

Appliances – TV’s and computers are NOT appliances, please see Computers & Electronics for information on these.  Summit County Recycling accepts appliances for recycling at the landfill only.  There is a $5 fee for each appliance. Freon must be removed from refrigerators before drop-off.  Contact us at 668-5703 for information on Freon Removal. Currently, there aren’t a lot of options for working appliances in good condition.  You can post them for free on Summit Freecycle http://groups.yahoo.com/group/summitfreecycle/ or place an ad ($4 per week for 20 words) in the Swap for Charity section of the Summit Daily News by calling 668-3997.

Batteries – Alkaline, carbon, zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium, rechargeable, marine and car batteries accepted at the Frisco & Breckenridge Drop-off Recycling Centers. 

Building Materials– Unfortunately, there aren’t many options for used building materials in good condition in our community.  Following are some suggestions:

Christmas Trees - Dec. 26th-Jan. 31st, 2007
This year each town has a place to recycle Christmas trees. Please make sure all ornamentation, including tinsel, is removed. The locations are marked with signs and are as follows: Breckenridge- at the Slash Drop on Wellington Road; Frisco- at the Marina in the empty lot to the right; Dillon- at the Dillon Town Hall lot; and Silverthorne- across from the second Three Peaks Entrance. Trees may also be taken to the Summit County landfill’s wood waste drop off area. Call 668-5703 for detailed directions to the locations.

Clothing - Not accepted at any of the Recycling Drop-off Centers.  There are thrift and consignment shops that accept varying grades of clothes.  Please contact the following for hours/details: 

Computers & Electronics - Collected at the Summit County Landfill. Collection is based upon landfill hours, Weekdays 7am-4pm, Saturdays 8am-12pm. Be advised that the landfill closes during high wind advisories, call ahead, 468-9263. Any questions can be directed to us (High Country Conservation Center) at 970-668-5703 or recycle@colorado.net.  Fees are as follows: 

Furniture – Not accepted at any of the Recycling Drop-off Centers or at Summit Thrift and Treasure.  For furniture in good condition, you can try:

Household Goods – Usable items (dishes, books, small appliances, lamps, bedding, rugs, etc) can be taken to our local nonprofit community thrift store, Summit Thrift and Treasure, Monday through Saturday from 11am to 2pm.  PLEASE REVIEW their GUIDELINES before you go at: www.summitfirc.org/sttdropoff.php

Paint – Collected with other Household Hazardous Waste. Empty, dried out cans of paint can be recycled with other tin/steel cans at Frisco and Breckenridge Recycling Drop-off Centers. 

Plastic Bags – Now accepted at any of the Summit County Recycling Drop-off Centers!  But still , please, reuse them and invest in canvas bags. 

Skis/Sports Equipment – Seasonal ski collection program available at Frisco Drop-off Center, call for status of program (668-5703). Recycle Ski & Sport, 668-5150, accepts items for consignment.  Place an ad or in the Swap for Charity section of the Summit Daily News by calling 668-3997 or post them for free on Summit Freecycle. 

Styrofoam Packaging - The local UPS Stores take packaging material in good condition – must be clean and dry.  Breckenridge 453-8080, Silverthorne 468-2800

Televisions – See Computers and Electronics above.

Tires – Not accepted at any of the Recycling Drop-off Centers.  Please bring them to one of the following (a minimal fee between $3-$5 is typically charged): 

Wood Waste – Accepted at the landfill for composting.  Fees vary by season, call us for details, 668-5703