Where to Recycle Stuff, 2021 Updated Guide

Cellphones, batteries, plastics, glass, bailing twine, clothing, and more....

Please consider the environment when disposing of unwanted products. The San Luis Valley has a variety of excellent recycling services. Take note of this updated list and also check out the recycling map at the bottom of the page. Read "Things That Cannot Be Recycled" to make sure your item is recyclable.

*To ensure everyone's safety and maximize efficiency, always consult with a recycling provider before drop off/pick up to confirm that your item is recyclable or in reusable condition.

Appliances

-WSB Computer Services: https://www.wsbcs.net/recycling

Batteries

-WSB Computer Services: https://www.wsbcs.net/recycling

-Colorado Recycles in Monte Vista: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulbs-batteries-electronics

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

Baling Twine

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

-Big R of Alamosa, 148 Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO.

-Monte Vista Co-op, 1901 US HWY 160, Monte Vista, CO.

Big items

- For still usable furniture and mattresses, call your local thrift store, such as Rainbow's End: http://lapuentehome.org/enterprises/rainbows-end-thrift-stores/

or Caring and Sharing in Salida (719)-539-3686

See if they will pick up the item!

-Check out this website about recycling/disposing of mattresses: 

https://www.tuck.com/mattress-disposal/

-For non re-usable furniture/mattresses , call your local waste hauler. Alamosa has two big item pickups a year. Waste Management will pick up if called.

Cell Phones

-WSB Computer Services: https://www.wsbcs.net/recycling

-Colorado Recycles in Monte Vista: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulbs-batteries-electronics

- Also check with your local service provider.

Clothing

-Local thrift stores: Rainbow's end in Alamosa, Center, and Monte Vista: http://lapuentehome.org/enterprises/rainbows-end-thrift-stores/ ,

Habitat for Humanity Alamosa (719) 589-8688

Caring and Sharing Salida (719)-539-3686

Nazarene Thrift Store Monte Vista (719) 852-2713

Electronics (miscellaneous)

- WSB Computer Services in Alamosa (fee). Check out the list of what they accept as well as the cost for drop off and pick up services. https://www.wsbcs.net/recycling or call (719) 589-8940.

General Household Recycling: newspaper, magazines, cardboard, plastics, steel cans, aluminum, glass.

-Rickey Recycling Center in Alamosa: (719) 937-8358: https://www.facebook.com/AlamosaValleyCourier/posts/rickey-recycling-centerwhere-1130-old-airport-road-12th-st-yard-next-to-waste-wa/1122712034493860/

-Waste Management: https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/co/alamosa/trash-pickup-alamosa-co

-Saguache County Landfill and Recycling: https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/departments/landfill-recycling-center/recycling

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

-Chaffee County Waste: https://tellercountywaste.com/chaffee-county-waste-recycling-info/

Grocery Bags

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

-Safeway & Walmart in Salida or Alamosa. Bins are usually close to front entrance.

-Inquire with your local grocery store.

Lightbulbs

- Colorado Recycles in Monte Vista: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulbs-batteries-electronics

- EZ on the Earth: https://ezontheearth.com/bulk-services/bulk-lamp-recycling/

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

Metals

- Colorado Recycling in Monte Vista: (719) 580-6695

- Star Steel and Supply: https://www.americaniron.com/scrap-metal-recycling-alamosa-co.html

or call 719.589.5385

- Saguache County Landfill and Recycling: https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/departments/landfill-recycling-center/recycling

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

Motors

- Star Steel and Supply: https://www.americaniron.com/scrap-metal-recycling-alamosa-co.html or call 719.589.5385

Motor Oil (DIY)

- SLV Regional Landfill

Paint

- Monte Vista Co-op, 1901 US HWY 160, Monte Vista, CO.

- If paint is usable, reach out to a local nonprofit or business and see if they could use the remaining paint.

Pill Bottles (#2, white)

- Contact a Walmart pharmacy.

Tires

- Ace in Your Pocket (fee): 183 Broadway Ave., Alamosa, CO. (719) 587-0191.

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

Yard Waste

-Rickey Recycling Center in Alamosa: (719) 937-8358: https://www.facebook.com/AlamosaValleyCourier/posts/rickey-recycling-centerwhere-1130-old-airport-road-12th-st-yard-next-to-waste-wa/1122712034493860/

-SLV Regional Solid Waste Authority, Monte Vista, CO: http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=126

Local Recycler Information:

Rickey Recycling Center (Drop off center: City of Alamosa)

1130 Old Airport Rd., Alamosa

Keith Price, Recycling Coordinator (719) 937-8358

Pat Steenburg, Public Works Director, (719) 589-6631

Colorado Recycling

(Drop off and pick up)

1567 U.S. Hwy 160 E, Monte Vista, CO 81144

(719) 580-6695

Recycles: All metals, batteries, vehicles, telecommunications wires

Ship to Capital Scrap Metals in Santa Fe

Muley’s MDS Trash Service

(Curbside pickup: Mineral & Rio Grande Counties)

P.O. Box 368, Creede, CO 81130

(719) 658-3060

John & Melissa Graham

San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority

(Drop off) 

P.O. Box 861

1600 CR 44

Monte Vista, CO 81144

(719) 852-3810

Landfill Manager: Jim Clare

Star Steel & Supply

(Drop off and pick up)

(719) 589-5385

All metals: ferrous & non-ferrous (nonmagnetic). W

WSB eRecyclers

(Drop off, fee) 

21 Craft Drive, Alamosa

(719) 589-8940

Ace in Your Pocket

Tires - (Drop off - fee)

Stacy Peters

(719) 587-0191

Habitat For Humanity 

Aluminum cans (Drop off sites throughout Alamosa),

Re-usable items - Alamosa (719) 589-8688

*Updated June 2, 2021