Recycling Services in Summit, Park & Grand Counties

Convenient, Reliable Recycling Collection — Right From Your Home

At Garbage Gurus, we believe recycling should be simple, convenient, and accessible. Whether you're a full-time resident, second homeowner, or vacation rental owner, we make it easy to recycle without trips to a recycling center.

We provide residential recycling collection throughout our service areas in Summit County, Park County, and Grand County, Colorado, with convenient curbside and upgraded valet collection options.

Our goal is simple: Make recycling easier while keeping our mountain communities cleaner.

Recycling Included With Residential Trash Service

Garbage Gurus includes single-stream recycling with our residential trash and recycling service plans.

Instead of making separate trips to a recycling center, customers can place accepted recyclable materials into a designated recycling cart for regularly scheduled collection.

Our standard recycling service includes:

Biweekly single-stream recycling collection.
A 64-gallon or 96-gallon recycling cart provided at no additional charge with qualifying residential service.
Convenient collection on your designated recycling day.
A straightforward way to recycle common household materials.
Recycling collection options designed for permanent residents, second homeowners, and vacation rental properties.

A smaller 35-gallon recycling cart may also be available for customers who prefer a more compact container.

Service availability and plan options vary by address.

What Can I Recycle?

Our single-stream recycling program makes it easy to recycle many common household materials without separating them into multiple containers.

Generally accepted materials include:

Clean paper and cardboard.
Acceptable plastic bottles, jugs & tubs with a recycling number.
Aluminum beverage cans.
Steel and tin food cans.
Glass bottles and jars.

Materials must meet the applicable recycling guidelines. Not all plastics or packaging materials are accepted.

For complete preparation instructions, accepted materials, and prohibited items, please visit our Recycling FAQs page.

Curbside vs. Valet Recycling Collection

Garbage Gurus offers two convenient collection methods to accommodate different properties and lifestyles.

Standard Curbside Recycling

Our standard curbside service is ideal for customers who are regularly at home and can manage their recycling containers on collection day.

With curbside collection:

Place accepted recyclable materials into your designated recycling cart.
Roll the cart to your designated roadside collection location by the required collection time.
Garbage Gurus empties the cart on your scheduled recycling day.
Return the empty cart to its storage location after collection.

This is a convenient and economical option for many full-time residents.

Upgraded Valet Recycling

Perfect for vacation rentals, second homeowners, and anyone who prefers not to move carts.

Our upgraded valet service eliminates the need to transport your recycling cart to the curb.

Instead, Garbage Gurus personnel retrieve your cart from an agreed-upon storage location, empty it, and return it to its designated location.

This may include accessing a garage using an authorized access code.

With valet collection:

No dragging carts up and down long or steep driveways.
No need to be home on collection day.
No relying on vacation rental guests to manage pickup schedules.
No leaving carts unattended at the roadside.
Less exposure to snow, wind, and wildlife.
Your cart is returned to its designated storage location after collection.

You fill the cart. We handle collection day.

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Why Vacation Rental Owners Choose Garbage Gurus

Garbage Gurus was founded after our owner experienced firsthand the challenges of managing trash and recycling at his own short-term rental property in Breckenridge.

Vacation rental guests come and go on different schedules. They may leave before collection day, forget to move containers, or be unfamiliar with local wildlife precautions.

Traditional curbside collection isn't always a practical solution.

That's why we developed our professional valet collection service.

Our service is designed to work independently of guest arrivals and departures, allowing collection to continue even when the property is unoccupied.

For vacation rental owners, that means fewer collection-day responsibilities, less coordination with cleaning crews, and a more dependable waste management arrangement.

Recycling in Colorado's Mountain Communities

We understand that waste collection in the mountains comes with unique challenges.

Snow-covered driveways, steep access roads, wildlife activity, seasonal occupancy, and changing weather conditions can all make recycling more difficult than it needs to be.

Our collection services are designed around the communities we serve.

Summit County: Recycling collection in communities including Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, Keystone, Blue River, and surrounding service areas.

Park County: Recycling service in designated areas including Alma, Placer Valley, Valley of the Sun and Fairplay.

Grand County: Recycling collection in designated service areas including Spring Creek Ranch and Parshall.

Service availability, collection schedules, and available plans vary by location.

When Is My Recycling Collected?

Single-stream recycling is generally collected every other week on your property's assigned collection day.

Your specific collection day and recycling week depend on your address and route.

Because our service area continues to grow, please refer to your assigned service schedule rather than relying on a general town-wide pickup list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay extra for recycling?

Single-stream recycling is included with our qualifying residential trash and recycling service plans. Available rates and service arrangements depend on your address and selected plan.

Do I need to purchase a recycling cart?

A standard 64-gallon recycling cart is provided at no additional charge with qualifying residential service. Smaller cart options may be available.

Can I keep my recycling cart inside my garage?

Yes. With our upgraded valet collection service, we can retrieve your recycling cart from an agreed-upon garage or other accessible storage location and return it after collection.

Do I need to be home for valet collection?

No. Once the appropriate access arrangements have been established, our drivers can perform scheduled collection without anyone being present.

What happens if I have more recycling than my cart can hold?

Contact Garbage Gurus to discuss available container options or additional collection arrangements.

Ready to Make Recycling Easier?

Whether you're looking for dependable curbside recycling or the convenience of professional valet collection, Garbage Gurus has service options designed for Colorado mountain living.

Get started by entering your property address to view available trash and recycling plans.

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Proudly serving Summit County and designated areas of Park and Grand Counties, Colorado.

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