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The City of Durango offers commercial trash and recycling services for businesses and multi-unit complexes located within City limits. Any business that is currently receiving City water or sewer services may sign up for the City's commercial trash and/or recycling collection.
Call (970) 375-5004 to find out how much you can save by signing up for the City's collection services! Discounted commercial recycling service rates are offered to customers that subscribe the City's commercial trash collection services, providing an easy and affordable way to make sure your business's waste is being managed sustainably, while supporting our local economy.
Commercial Drop-Off Options
Visit the Recycle Center and Drop-Off page for more information on options for drop-off trash and recycling for businesses located inside and outside Durango. Landfill materials can be taken to the Durango Transfer Center.
Addresses:
- Durango Recycle Center: 710 Tech Center Dr. Durango, CO 81301
- Transfer Center: 790 Tech Center Dr. Durango, CO 81301
Commercial Trash and Recycling Collection Guidelines
- Collection within each building is the responsibility of the owner and/or tenants. Collection service only picks-up exterior City of Durango trash and/or recycling containers and dumpsters.
- Place containers out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day(s).
- If you use a locking mechanism to prevent contamination, please unlock the container prior to your scheduled service.
- Collection containers may not be stored within public rights of way without permission from the City Public Works Department.
- Containers require 3-4 feet of clearance on either side and behind the container for automated collection.
- Make sure all tenants/employees know what can and cannot be recycled in your recycling container(s) and display the Single Stream Guidelines (PDF) somewhere visible. To request new recycling guidelines stickers for your container, call (970) 375-5004.
- Recyclable material should be loose and un-bagged (with the exception of shredded paper which should be bagged).
- DO NOT place glass, plastic bags, Styrofoam®, food waste, or trash in your blue single stream recycling container. This could result in your entire container becoming contaminated and your account being charged a contamination fee.
- Keep the lid on your trash container fully closed. Overfilled containers with a lid that won't close may be subject to overfilled charge.
- City staff are available to meet with building owners, renters and/or employees for a brief orientation prior to initiating a recycling program in order to review services and considerations for proper recycling collection. Please call (970) 375-5004 to set up an appointment.
- DO NOT dump or allow dumping of electronics or household hazardous waste in your trash or recycling containers. Failure to keep these materials out of trash and recycling is a violation of City of Durango code and Colorado state law. The City offers many options for proper disposal of various items:
- Spring and Fall Cleanup for yard waste and large, bulky items
- Electronics and battery drop-off service at the Durango Recycle Center
- Household hazardous waste collection events
2022 Monthly Commercial Collection Rates
Commercial Trash Collection
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week | 2 per Week | 3 per Week | 4 per Week | 5 per Week | 6 per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 gallon | N/A | $16.65 | $33.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 90 gallon | N/A | $24.95 | $49.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 300 gallon | $7.04 | $37.18 | $74.34 | $111.52 | $148.70 | $185.86 | $223.04 |
| 2 cubic yard | $7.04 | $51.28 | $102.54 | $153.82 | $205.10 | $256.36 | $307.65 |
| 3 cubic yard | $7.04 | $64.08 | $128.19 | $192.26 | $256.35 | $320.47 | $384.32 |
| 4 cubic yard | $7.04 | $89.73 | $179.46 | $269.19 | $358.93 | $448.65 | $540.32 |
| 6 cubic yard | $7.04 | $115.35 | $230.75 | $346.10 | $461.48 | $576.84 | $692.22 |
| 8 cubic yard | $7.04 | $147.42 | $294.82 | $442.24 | $589.67 | $727.84 | $884.49 |
Discounted rates below apply to customers with City of Durango Commercial Trash Service subscription. Rates are based on number of collections per week and apply monthly per container/commodity.
Single Stream Mixed Recycling, No Glass (Discounted)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week | 2 per Week | 3 per Week | 4 per Week | 5 per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 gallon | N/A | $5.11 | $10.24 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 90 gallon | N/A | $6.40 | $12.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 300 gallon | N/A | $11.53 | $23.07 | $34.63 | N/A | N/A |
| 2 cubic yard | N/A | $17.95 | $35.86 | $53.81 | $71.78 | $89.73 |
| 3 cubic yard | N/A | $24.33 | $48.69 | $73.06 | $97.42 | $121.77 |
| 4 cubic yard | N/A | $29.47 | $58.96 | $88.44 | $117.92 | $147.42 |
| 6 cubic yard | N/A | $43.57 | $87.16 | $130.75 | $174.32 | $217.90 |
| 8 cubic yard | N/A | $57.67 | $115.35 | $173.05 | $230.75 | $288.41 |
Corrugated Cardboard (Discounted)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week | 2 per Week | 3 per Week | 4 per Week | 5 per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cubic yard | N/A | $17.95 | $35.86 | $53.81 | $71.78 | $89.42 |
| 3 cubic yard | N/A | $24.33 | $48.69 | $73.06 | $97.42 | $121.77 |
| 4 cubic yard | N/A | $29.47 | $58.96 | $88.44 | $117.92 | $147.42 |
| 6 cubic yard | N/A | $43.57 | $87.03 | $130.75 | $174.32 | $217.90 |
| 8 cubic yard | N/A | $57.67 | $115.35 | $173.05 | $230.75 | $288.41 |
Mixed Glass (Discounted)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week |
|---|---|---|
| 60 gallon | N/A | $5.11 |
| 90 gallon | N/A | $6.40 |
| 300 gallon | N/A | $11.53 |
Rates below are for recycling services without a City of Durango Commercial Trash Service subscription. Rates are based on number of collections per week and apply monthly per container/commodity.
Single Stream Mixed Recycling, No Glass (No Discount)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week | 2 per Week | 3 per Week | 4 per Week | 5 per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 gallon | N/A | $8.98 | $17.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 90 gallon | N/A | $10.24 | $20.50 | $30.75 | N/A | N/A |
| 300 gallon | N/A | $16.65 | $33.27 | $49.98 | N/A | N/A |
| 2 cubic yard | N/A | $24.33 | $48.69 | $73.06 | $97.42 | $121.77 |
| 3 cubic yard | N/A | $32.02 | $64.08 | $96.12 | $128.19 | $160.22 |
| 4 cubic yard | N/A | $39.73 | $79.47 | $119.21 | $158.94 | $198.69 |
| 6 cubic yard | N/A | $57.67 | $115.35 | $173.05 | $230.75 | $288.41 |
| 8 cubic yard | N/A | $75.62 | $151.25 | $226.88 | $302.53 | $378.15 |
Corrugated Cardboard (No Discount)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week | 2 per Week | 3 per Week | 4 per Week | 5 per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cubic yard | N/A | $24.33 | $48.69 | $73.06 | $97.42 | $121.77 |
| 3 cubic yard | N/A | $32.03 | $64.08 | $96.12 | $128.19 | $160.22 |
| 4 cubic yard | N/A | $39.73 | $79.47 | $119.21 | $158.94 | $198.69 |
| 6 cubic yard | N/A | $57.67 | $115.35 | $173.05 | $230.75 | $288.41 |
| 8 cubic yard | N/A | $75.62 | $151.25 | $226.88 | $302.53 | $378.15 |
Mixed Glass (No Discount)
| Container Size | Monthly Rental Fee | 1 Collection per Week |
|---|---|---|
| 60 gallon | N/A | $8.98 |
| 90 gallon | N/A | $10.24 |
| 300 gallon | N/A | $16.65 |
Additional Services & Fees
Extra Collections and Temporary Containers
Additional fees apply for collection that is above and beyond the subscribed service. The rates listed below apply to recycling and trash and are charged for each additional collection service request. These collection rates apply for additional collections on your existing container or for collections on a temporary container.
- $12.81 for 60- or 90-gallon containers
- $25.64 for 300-gallon containers
- $25.64 for 2 CY - 4 CY containers
- $32.04 for 6 CY containers
- $38.44 for 8 CY containers
Temporary container delivery fee, regardless of size: $26.39
Temporary container service fee charged if container is not dumped at least once per month: $31.67
Contaminated Recycling
The following fee will be charged to customers with noticeable amounts of non-recyclable materials (contamination) in their recycling container. Fees will be charged to the monthly bill during the month when contamination was observed. If contamination issues continue, the fee will be charged for multiple months. If contamination is no longer a problem, the fee will no longer be charged.
- $12.81 for 60- or 90-gallon containers
- $25.64 for 300-gallon containers
- $64.09 for 2 - 8-CY containers
Auto-Locks
For containers where contamination or illegal dumps are a problem, an auto-locking mechanism may be purchased from the City for a one-time fee of $58.07 plus a $4.22 monthly maintenance fee. If a separate lock is provided by the City for the auto-lock, an additional $4.22 per month will be charged.
Dumpster Cleaning
Power washing recycle and trash containers:
- $31.67 for 60-300-gallon containers
- $52.79 for 2 CY - 8 CY containers
Exchanging Containers
Rates apply for exchanging existing recycle and trash containers:
- $31.67 for 60-300-gallon containers
- $79.18 for 2 CY - 8 CY containers
Wildlife Resistant Lids
Wildlife resistant lids are available to commercial customers for $4.35 per month for a four and a half year period.
Learn more about why preventing wildlife conflict with trash containers is important for our community.
Container Dimensions
- A 2-cubic-yard dumpster is 43 inches deep, 60 inches wide (78 inches at the bars), and 47 inches high
- A 3-cubic-yard dumpster is 49 inches deep, 60 inches wide, and 55 inches high
- A 4-cubic-yard dumpster is 50 inches deep, 72 inches wide, and 62.50 inches high
- A 6-cubic-yard dumpster is 72 inches deep, 72 inches wide, and 73.50 inches high
- A 8-cubic-yard dumpster is 82 inches deep, 72 inches wide, and 73.50 inches high