WM observes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day.
Home Waste & Recycling Service in Crested Butte, CO
Recycling & Trash Pickup
Crested Butte has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Trash
Service & Collection Information
WM provides a green, 96, 64, or 32 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. Bear-resistant trash carts also available. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify".
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container - the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, please contact the Town of Crested Butte at 970-349-5338.
Report a Missed Pickup
If your container was curbside by the specified time and not emptied, please click here to report a missed pickup. Select "Continue as Guest," enter your address, and follow the prompts to submit a request.
Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for a fee. Click here to submit a request for help to make changes to your service. Select "Continue as Guest," enter your address, and follow the prompts to submit a request.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To view your eligibility to request a container repair or replacement, please visit our support article, scroll to the "Residential" section, click "Get Started," and enter your address.
Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the article to "Request Help".
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