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Solid Waste Facility
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center, 32046 Hwy 82, Snowmass Village, 81611, Colorado
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center in Snowmass Village is where Aspen-area residents and seasonal visitors go to drop off household trash, recyclables and yard debris. It feels like a small county operation rather than a big city transfer station; cars and small trailers are the usual traffic. The site sits right off Hwy 82, so expect the drive in from Aspen to be along a mountain road.
Pull up to an entrance booth and a visible scale area; plan to stop at both before moving into the unloading zones. Recycling bins are typically set to the right just past the booth, with open roll-offs and bays straight ahead for larger loads. The yard is mostly open gravel and concrete pads, so it can be dusty or muddy depending on the season. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so patience helps.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp branches, loose trash and light items - wind on Hwy 82 will blow an unsecured load around.
- Sort recyclables from trash before getting to the site so unloading goes quicker; keep items easy to reach in the truck or trailer.
- Avoid peak weekend mornings in spring if possible; if stuck in line, dress for the weather since the site is exposed and parking areas can be muddy.
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