Elk Eco Cycle Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Torrington, Wyoming
About This Location
Elk Eco Cycle Recycling Center is a locally owned, non-profit drop-off facility at 310 Curtis Ave in Torrington, Wyoming, operating in partnership with the City of Torrington and Goshen Economic Development. The center accepts pre-sorted aluminum cans, rinsed steel cans, cardboard, and a range of paper products — all kept strictly separate to prevent contamination. Self-serve depositories for aluminum cans, steel cans, and cardboard are accessible around the clock, while loose paper products (newsprint, magazines, junk mail, brown paper, and white office paper) must be brought during staffed morning hours, typically 8–10 AM Monday through Friday. The center is not operated by the City of Torrington and serves Torrington, all of Goshen County, and surrounding Wyoming communities. No drop-off fees are charged; the center is sustained by small cash donations and larger contributions routed through Platte Valley Bank.
What Elk Eco Cycle Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
All materials must be pre-sorted and uncontaminated. Do not mix recyclable types. Loose paper products may only be dropped off during staffed morning hours (typically 8–10 AM Mon–Fri).
Fees
- All accepted recyclables — No fee
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off; open to Torrington, Goshen County, and surrounding Wyoming communities. Not restricted to city residents only. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-serve depositories (aluminum, steel, cardboard) are accessible 24/7. Loose paper products require drop-off during staffed hours (typically 8–10 AM Mon–Fri). This facility is not operated by the City of Torrington.
Programs & events
- Community Cardboard Dumpsters — Blue dumpsters for cardboard drop-off are located at select businesses throughout Torrington, extending access beyond the main Curtis Ave site.
- Donation Program — Small cash donations accepted at the center. Larger donations requiring a receipt should be delivered to Platte Valley Bank, checks made out to 'The Community Pride Foundation' with memo line 'Elk Eco-Cycle'.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a fee charged to drop off recyclables at Elk Eco Cycle?
No. Drop-off is free for all accepted materials. The center is a non-profit sustained by voluntary cash donations.
Can I drop off paper and cardboard on weekends?
Cardboard self-serve depositories are available 24/7, so cardboard can technically be dropped off any day. However, the center is staffed only Monday through Friday, and loose paper products (newsprint, magazines, junk mail, office paper, etc.) must be brought during staffed hours — typically 8–10 AM Monday through Friday. The center is closed Saturday and Sunday for staffed services.
Does Elk Eco Cycle accept plastic bottles or glass?
No. Plastic containers of any type are explicitly not accepted. Glass is also not currently accepted, though the gogoshen.com listing notes it as a potential future material.
Do I need to be a Torrington city resident to use this facility?
No. The center serves Torrington, all of Goshen County, and surrounding Wyoming areas. The Town of Lingle, for example, refers its residents here for recycling. No residency restriction is listed.
What phone number should I call — (307) 532-1026 or (303) 478-5251?
The gogoshen.com listing (the authoritative secondary source) lists both numbers: (307) 532-1026 and (303) 478-5251. The (307) number appears to be the local Torrington line; call either to reach the center with questions.
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