Pitkin County Landfill

03/25/2026

Did you know?
The Pitkin County Solid Waste Center now offers safe, compliant sharps collection at our Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Used syringes and sharps do NOT belong in the trash.
Prevent needle sticks
Keep sanitation & landfill workers safe
Reduce the spread of infection
Drop-Off Fee
Residential: FREE
Non-Residential (Business Related): $8.00/container
(1 container, 2-gallon size maximum per drop-off)
📍 32046 Jack Gredig Lane, Aspen, Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:15pm | Sat 7:30am–11:45am
Remember: Place sharps in a puncture-resistant container with a tight lid — no loose syringes accepted. Let’s keep our community safe.
¿Sabías qué?
El Centro de Desechos Sólidos del Condado de Pitkin ahora ofrece recolección segura y eficaz para agujas y más objetos punzantes en nuestra Instalación de Desechos Peligrosos del Hogar. Las jeringas y objetos punzantes usados NO pertenecen en la basura.
Evita pinchazos
Mantén seguros a los trabajadores de saneamiento y del basurero
Reduce la propagación de infecciones
Tarifa por depósito
Residencial: GRATIS
No residencial (relacionado con negocios): $8.00/contenedor
(1 contenedor, tamaño máximo de 2 galones por entrega)
📍 32046 Jack Gredig Lane, Aspen
Lun–Vie 7:30 a. m.–4:15 p. m. | Sáb 7:30 a. m.–11:45 a. m.
Recuerda: Colocar los objetos punzantes en un contenedor resistente a perforaciones con tapa hermética — no se aceptan jeringas sueltas. Mantengamos segura a nuestra comunidad.

03/09/2026

Despite remote access, difficult terrain and limited space, the Pitkin County Solid Waste Center is rising to a mountainous waste challenge turning constraints into creativity and deploying cutting‑edge diversion strategies that push the boundaries of what a rural mountain facility can do.
Special thank you to our friends: City of Aspen Government, EverGreen ZeroWaste, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies,
Sky is the Limit- https://youtu.be/G1lKp3t7cds?si=TZKGqCKN1FtcWn3u

03/04/2026

Colorado’s waste problem is larger than most people realize. But one mountain community is pushing back. Pitkin County diverts more than double the state average, a groundbreaking 41% thanks to the Solid Waste Center which has been innovating for six decades!

This is a look inside the people, the tech, and the grit behind one of Colorado’s most forward‑thinking waste operations.

10/16/2025

The Pitkin County Solid Waste Center will be closed from October 24-26 for paving operations on Jack Gredig Lane. We appreciate your patience as we improve our services! 🚧
Normal hours resume on October 27. Thank you!

Read more here, https://pitkincounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=783

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El Centro de Desechos Sólidos del Condado de Pitkin estará cerrado del 24 al 26 de octubre por operaciones de pavimentación en Jack Gredig Lane. ¡Agradecemos su paciencia mientras mejoramos nuestros servicios! 🚧
Los horarios normales se reanudarán el 27 de octubre. ¡Gracias!

05/07/2025

We open our archives, digging into the past to understand how yesterday's trash built today's solutions. We are more committed than ever to keeping the Roaring Fork Valley clean, green and pristine! From waste diversion and sustainable recycling to handling hazardous materials, We'll Handle it!

12/04/2024

Great speaker coming to town to talk recycling,

11/29/2024

The latest Solid Waste Center blog post: Scraps to Soil: A Fun Guide to Composting Your Food Waste.

Diverting Food Waste-A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact Composting at home is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your environmental impact. By turning food waste into nutrient-rich soil, you help keep organic materials out of the landfill while creating a natural soil amendment fo

11/19/2024

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our newly rebranded compost program: Prospector Compost!

In the months ahead, keep an eye out for our fresh new look and helpful resources to guide you in joining this impactful initiative. Together, we can divert organic waste from the landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make a meaningful difference for our planet.

Let’s dig in and compost for a cleaner, greener future! hashtag hashtag hashtag

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our newly rebranded compost program: Prospector Compost!In the months ahead, keep an eye out for our fresh new look an...

04/26/2024

Back in stock and ready for spring gardening. The Pitkin County Landfill has colored mulch in stock, dark walnut, amber, red, and mahogany. $100/ton and we load it for you.

Our mulch is made from clean pallets that were diverted from the trash. And don't worry about nails, we have a big magnet that pulls them out. 100% reused material!