Curbside or Valet Trash, Recycling & Food Scraps/Composting Services in the High Country
Next recognized holiday is Thanksgiving Day. Thurs. & Fri. pickups will be delayed 1 day.
Food Scraps Composting Pickup in Summit, Grand or Park
Less Waste. Less Hassle. A Greener Colorado.
Make a positive environmental impact without adding another chore to your schedule.
Garbage Gurus offers convenient curbside and valet food-scraps collection for homes and businesses in our Colorado mountain communities.
We collect your food scraps and deliver them for composting, helping reduce landfill waste and support healthier soils.
Whether you're a full-time resident, second-home owner, or local business, we make composting simple.
Why Compost with Garbage Gurus?
When food scraps decompose in landfills, they generate methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting keeps these valuable organic materials out of the landfill and helps turn them into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
With Garbage Gurus, you can:
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Reduce household waste going to the landfill
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Help reduce methane emissions
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Support local compost production
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Avoid trips to composting drop-off locations
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Choose convenient curbside or valet collection
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Enjoy reliable, locally operated service
Choose Your Composting Service:
Curbside Food Scraps Pickup
Simple, affordable collection from your designated curbside location.
Collect food scraps in your approved 3.5-gallon bucket, set it out on your scheduled collection day, and we'll take care of the rest.
Ideal for: Residents who prefer a straightforward, economical collection option.
Valet Food Scraps Pickup
Composting without dragging your bucket to the curb.
Our drivers collect your food scraps directly from an approved location at your property, empty your bucket, and return it to its designated storage location.
Garage collection is available where safe access arrangements have been approved.
Ideal for: Second homes, busy households, and anyone who wants the convenience of hands-free collection.
Valet service is subject to safe property access and approved collection locations.
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What Can You Compost?
Food Scraps Only!
Summit County's composting program accepts food scraps, including:
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Fruits and vegetables
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Meat, poultry, fish, and bones
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Bread, rice, pasta, and grains
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Dairy products
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Eggs and eggshells
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Coffee grounds and other food leftovers
Not accepted: Compostable bags, packaging, paper products, yard waste, pet waste, or household trash.
Keeping non-food materials out of your bucket protects the quality of the compost and helps prevent contamination.
View Our Complete Food Scraps Composting FAQs
Designed for Mountain Living
Food scraps can attract bears and other wildlife, making proper storage especially important in Colorado's mountain communities.
Garbage Gurus uses approved 3.5-gallon buckets with secure screw-top lids. Buckets should be stored in a secure location, preferably inside a garage or other wildlife-resistant enclosure.
Our valet service makes collection particularly convenient when you want to avoid carrying food scraps through snow or dealing with long driveways.
Residential & Commercial Composting
We offer food-scraps collection for homes, townhomes, condominiums, vacation properties, and eligible commercial customers.
Businesses interested in larger collection containers or customized pickup frequencies should contact Garbage Gurus to discuss available options.
Start Composting Today
Small Changes. Big Environmental Benefits.
Choose your collection option, select an available pickup frequency, and let Garbage Gurus handle the rest.
Less Waste. Less Hassle. More Sustainability.