Recycling Centers in Silverthorne, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Silverthorne, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Silverthorne, Colorado can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Silverthorne: A Local Guide
Silverthorne has two recycling options that serve different needs. The Silverthorne Recycling Center at 0255 River Rd, next to the Blue River Ballfields, is a free, unstaffed drop-off site open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — no residency requirement, no appointment, and no fee. It takes cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles #1 and #2, aluminum and tin cans, glass, aseptic cartons, scrap metal, and food scraps. Items must be clean and sorted into the correct bins to avoid contaminating an entire load.
The WM Silverthorne Hauling Site at 314 3rd St is the local operations hub for Waste Management's residential and commercial curbside collection and dumpster rental services. It is not a public drop-off facility — residents schedule service through WM at 866-299-2825 or via wm.com. WM's office hours run Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you need to dispose of items not accepted at the River Rd drop-off — electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, or mattresses — the Summit County SCRAP facility at 639 Landfill Road in Dillon handles those materials. Silverthorne sits within Summit County's robust recycling infrastructure supported by the High Country Conservation Center, which also answers recycling questions Monday–Thursday 9 AM–5 PM and Friday 9 AM–3 PM at (970) 668-5703.
Other Summit County communities near Silverthorne with recycling options include Dillon, Breckenridge, and Frisco. The Colorado recycling directory lists facilities statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Silverthorne
Is the Silverthorne Recycling Center on River Rd free to use?
Yes. The Summit County drop-off at 0255 River Rd is completely free and open 24/7 to anyone — no residency card or appointment needed. Just sort your materials and place them in the correct labeled bins.
What cannot be dropped off at the Silverthorne River Rd recycling site?
The Silverthorne Recycling Center does not accept household hazardous waste, electronics, mattresses, tires, toilets, plastic bags, or general trash. Those items must go to the SCRAP facility at 639 Landfill Rd, Dillon, CO 80435.
How do I set up trash or recycling pickup through WM in Silverthorne?
The WM Silverthorne Hauling Site at 314 3rd St handles residential and commercial service scheduling. Call 866-299-2825 or visit wm.com to start service or rent a dumpster. WM does not operate a public walk-in drop-off at that address.
Where do I take e-waste or hazardous waste in Silverthorne?
Electronics, batteries, and household hazardous waste are not accepted at the River Rd drop-off. The closest facility for those items is the Summit County SCRAP facility at 639 Landfill Rd, Dillon, CO 80435. Call Summit County Public Works or the High Country Conservation Center at (970) 668-5703 for current hours and accepted materials.