Solid Waste and Recycling

Contact Us

  • Solid Waste and Recycling
    P.O. Box 473
    Wolcott, CO  81655-0473 

    815 Ute Creek Road
    Wolcott Co 81655

    Phone: 970-328-3470
    Fax: 970-328-3466
    landfill@eaglecounty.us


      

        


Overview

Recycling Electronic Waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) can be recycled at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located in Wolcott. 

No appointment is necessary and the cost to dispose of electronic waste is $.20 per pound. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Acceptable electronics include computer monitors, VCRs, TVs, microwaves, laptops, keyboards, printers, fax machines, cell phones and computer hard drives.  This service is available for both business and residential waste. For a full list of acceptable items please call 970-328-3463.

Common Household Hazardous Waste

A typical house can contain a vast number of hazardous products used for cleaning, painting, disinfecting, lubricating, killing pests and weeds, inside the house, yard, workshop, and garage. These products may be toxic, poison, corrosive, combustible, flammable, or an irritant. The leftover contents of such consumer products are known as Household Hazardous Waste.

Lawn and Garden Products
Beauty Products and Medicines
Insect spray Alcohol-based lotion
Fertilizer Isopropyl alcohol
Pesticide/insecticide/rotendicides Medicine
Fungicide Nail polish and nail polish remover
Herbicide Hair dye
Weed killer Aerosol products
Paint and Paint-related Products
Household Cleaners
Latex-based paint Ammonia-based cleaner
Oil-based paint Oven and drain cleaner
Paint thinner Floor care products
Turpentine paint stripper Aerosol cleaners
Rust remover Metal polish and cleaner
Wood stain Bleach-based cleaner (laundry)
Varnish Tub, tile, shower cleaner
Adhesives and glues Toilet cleaner
Furniture strippers Wood polish and cleaner
  Swimming pool chemicals
Automotive Fluids and Batteries
Miscellaneous
Used motor oil and filters Fiberglass epoxy
Gasoline fuel and diesel fuel Mercury thermostats and batteries
Lead acid batteries Fluorescent light bulbs
Antifreeze Photographic chemicals
Brake and transmission fluid  
Electronic Waste
Other Products
Television/computer monitors Propane tank
Microwaves Compressed gas cylinder
Laptops  
Keyboards  
Printers  
Fax machines  
Cell phones  
Computer hard drives  
VCRs