Summit County Landfill
Recycling Center in Dillon, Colorado
About This Location
The Summit County Landfill, part of the county's Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP), is the public landfill and recycling complex on County Road 66 near Keystone, off U.S. Highway 6. It is a full solid-waste facility, not just a recycling drop-off: it handles landfill disposal, single-stream recycling, composting, household hazardous waste and special waste. Every customer must stop and weigh in on the scale, and all loads must be covered.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · All landfill, recycling, HHW and composting customers must stop on the scale. All loads must be covered. Hand-unloading closes 30 minutes before the posted closing time.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — Dedicated HHW drop-off program at the Resource Allocation Park.
- Satellite recycling drop-off centers — Free recycling drop-offs in Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne; the Silverthorne center is available 24/7.
- Composting — Food scrap and organics composting accepted at the park.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of the Summit County Landfill?
The landfill is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and is closed Sunday. Hand-unloading stops 30 minutes before closing (3:30 PM weekdays, 11:30 AM Saturday).
Do I have to weigh in at the landfill?
Yes. All landfill, recycling, household hazardous waste and composting customers must stop on the scale, and every load must be covered before you arrive.
Where can I recycle for free in Summit County?
The county runs free recycling drop-off centers in Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne (Silverthorne is open 24/7) that take cardboard, paper, plastics #1 and #2, cans, glass, cartons and food scraps. They do not accept trash, electronics, mattresses, scrap metal, tires, toilets or HHW.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste in Summit County?
Household hazardous waste is handled through the HHW program at the Summit County Resource Allocation Park (the landfill site), not at the satellite recycling drop-offs.
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Recycling Centers Near Dillon
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