Commercial Garbage Collection
The City of Durango offers commercial garbage and recycling services for businesses located within City limits.
Discounted commercial recycling rates are offered to businesses that subscribe to the City's garbage collection service.
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Let the City of Durango be your local option for commercial recycling and garbage collection services. Call (970) 375-5004 to find out how much you can save by signing up for the City's Commercial Recycling and Garbage Collection Program.
Monthly Commercial Garbage Collection Rates
| Container Size | 1 Collection Day Per Week | 2 Per Week | 3 Per Week | 4 Per Week | 5 Per Week | 6 Per Week | Monthly Rental Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60-gallon | $15.77 | $31.54 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 90-gallon | $23.66 | $47.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 300-gallon | $35.21 | $70.42 | $105.63 | $140.84 | $176.05 | $211.26 | $6.67 |
| 2-cubic yard | $48.57 | $97.13 | $145.70 | $194.27 | $242.83 | $291.41 | $6.67 |
| 3-cubic yard | $60.70 | $121.42 | $182.11 | $242.83 | $303.54 | $364.26 | $6.67 |
| 4-cubic yard | $84.99 | $169.98 | $254.97 | $339.98 | $424.96 | $509.96 | $6.67 |
| 6-cubic yard | $109.26 | $218.56 | $327.83 | $437.11 | $546.38 | $655.67 | $6.67 |
| 8-cubic yard | $139.63 | $279.25 | $418.88 | $558.53 | $698.15 | $837.79 | $6.67 |
Additional Fees
Wildlife Resistant Lids
Wildlife resistant lids are available to commercial customers for $4.12 per month for a four and a half year period.
Click here for more information on minimizing wildlife conflict in Durango.
Extra Collections and Temporary Containers
Additional fees apply for collection that is above and beyond the subscribed service. These collection rates apply to recycling and garbage for each additional service request:
- $12.14 for 60- or 90-gallon containers
- $24.28 for 300-gallon containers
- $24.28 for 2 CY - 4 CY containers
- $30.35 for 6 CY containers
- $36.41 for 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 $55.00 plus a $4.00 monthly maintenance fee. If a separate lock is provided by the City for the auto-lock, an additional $4.00 per month will be charged.
Dumpster Cleaning
Power washing recycle and garbage containers:
- $30.00 for 60-300-gallon containers
- $50.00 for 2 CY - 8 CY containers
Exchanging Containers
Rates apply for exchanging recycle and garbage containers:
- $30.00 for 60-300-gallon containers
- $75.00 for 2 CY - 8 CY containers
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