Dear Eartha, I need to purge. My garage is filled with old paint and chemicals, and my closets are stuffed with clothing I haven’t touched in ages. Do I need to take all this stuff down to the front range, or are there options for recycling in town? The timing of your question is impeccable, […]
Dear Eartha, I was surprised to learn I could recycle my mattresses for free in Summit County. What other hard-to-recycle items around my home should I know about? It may be surprising to find out there are quite a few items around your home that shouldn’t be tossed into the trash. Some items can be […]
Dear Eartha, I did so many house and closet cleaning projects during lockdown, now I am overrun with paint, electronics, and clothing – I just don’t know what to do! Are these all trash? Isn’t there usually an annual recycling event I can take these items to? Finished home projects and cleaner closets always feel great! […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been cleaning out my house and I’ve got a bunch of old paint and two computers. There’s usually a recycling event in spring. What’s going on with that? As you know, times are anything but usual right now, and gatherings are not currently allowed. That means the annual spring recycling event is […]
Dear Eartha, I have accumulated a variety of automotive fluids from different cars and dirt bikes. Where and how can these be recycled in Summit County? – Zach, Breckenridge Zach, your question is an important one, and thank you for being a good steward of our environment by recycling your automotive fluids. Did you know […]
Dear Eartha, I have an old TV, a pile of clothes, some unused medication, and a bottle of fertilizer collecting dust around my garage, what do I do with these things? — Bailey, Dillon Valley Bailey, we are so glad you asked because the annual recycling event is this weekend, Saturday, May 19. The event […]
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