Drop-off center
Glenwood Springs Recycling Center
28 mi NW · Glenwood Springs, CO
Landfill
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center
Snowmass Village, Pitkin County, CO · All sites in Pitkin County
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center is a landfill in Snowmass Village, Pitkin County, Colorado, operated by Pitkin County Waste Systems, LLC. The site also works as a HHW drop-off, a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1964, with closure projected for 2042.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash and scrap metal and more.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (970) 429-2880 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1964 |
| Projected closure | 2042 |
| Waste in place | 2,465,911 tons |
| Size | 225 acres |
| Owner | Pitkin County |
| Operator | Pitkin County Waste Systems, LLC |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Pitkin County Solid Waste Center: questions
What are the hours at Pitkin County Solid Waste Center?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:45 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (970) 429-2880 before hauling a load.
What does Pitkin County Solid Waste Center accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Pitkin County Solid Waste Center take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Pitkin County Solid Waste Center expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2042 for a landfill that opened in 1964 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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