WASTE RESOURCES
In November 2022, the Town of Telluride adopted the Prohibition and Ban on the Use and Sale of Certain Plastic Materials or Products Ordinance to further discourage the use of single-use plastics, including polystyrene products, known commonly as Styrofoam®. This aligns with the Town’s Climate Action Plan and the State of Colorado’s HB 21-1162. Learn more about it here.
Regional recycling guide and list of resources for all types of recycling - from e-waste to old paint to Christmas trees.
Recycling guide specific to Bruin Waste customers updated 2024. In English and Spanish.
Composting service opportunities are growing in the region. Bruin waste is now offering commercial, HOA and restaurant composting (reach out for residential opportunities as well). Dirty Sturdy’s is a great option for small scale residential composting as well as the Butcher and the Baker trailer located in the heart of Telluride (limited items accepted).
Plastic bags can be taken to City Market, Target and Walmart in Montrose, CO for recycling opportunities.
What really happens to our local recycling? When the truck drives away from your house, that’s just the beginning…
Clean up events happen twice a year, once in the spring (May) and once in the fall (October).