It has been a longstanding problem for residents of Guffey (and other rural locations): how to responsibly get rid of our trash and maximize our recycling. We have limited trash pickup at best, and few opportunities for local recycling. Thanks to Pascha for researching our options and coming up with this helpful information.
Know of others? Please let us know!
Cañon City
Twin Enviro Services
2500 County Road 67
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6671
Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Saturday
Offers free single-stream recycling (no separation required) of paper & cardboard, cans, glass, aluminum (no scrap metal), plastics 1-7. No styrofoam, shredded paper, plastic bags, bubble wrap, or flattened containers.
Landfill accepts a wide variety of trash including tires, hazardous materials, and electronics.
Howard Disposal & Recycling
645 McDaniel Bl
Cañon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-6955
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Offers free single-stream recycling of paper, magazines, phone books, cardboard, cans, plastics 1-2. plastic bags, glass, or plastic 3-7. Cans and glass should be rinsed.
Also accepts trash for $5 for five bags or less.
Loaves and Fishes
241 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-0593
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday
Purchase special bags (two for $3) which can be filled with: non-corrugated cardboard, office paper, magazines, telephone books, plastics 1-7.
Divide & Woodland Park
Waste Management
176 Weaverville Rd
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-0257
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday
Charges $7 for up to two plastic trash bags filled with: glass, metal, paper (not shredded), cardboard, plastics 1-7, $3.50 for additional bags.
Also accepts trash for $16 (two bag minimum), $8 each for additional bags.