Waste management and pollution control

Local News

State recycling program presents upsides, raises questions for Phoenix Recycling

Founder shares concerns, highlights benefits of Producer Responsibility plan

May 1, 2026

Local News

Program could reduce or eliminate residents’ recycling fees in Durango and across Colorado

places responsibility for packaging materials on producers

April 22, 2026

Local News

Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000

funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure

March 26, 2026

Local News

Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango?

Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement

March 19, 2026

Local News

Silverton residents push back over public dumpster removal

‘It’s like pulling up the welcome mat,’ longtime resident says

June 14, 2025

Local News

Reaching a plateau, Durango’s compost movement needs a jump-start

Council approves creation of focus group to explore options

January 10, 2025

Local News

Composting business begins every-other-week service in Durango

Additional subscription option decreases cost, frequency of food waste collection

June 14, 2024

Local News

How much recycling is occurring at Durango fire’s demolition site?

Separating materials like wood, steel and concrete can be challenging but not impossible

April 17, 2024

Local News

Durango Recycling Center to remain closed until March 5

Citywide collections will continue on regular schedule

February 23, 2024

Local News

Durango in the market for alternative recycling shipping and processing options

glass collection at recycling center still open, despite maintenance closure through most of February

February 8, 2024

Local News

Durango Recycling Center to close for most of February for maintenance

Facility scheduled to reopen Feb. 23 or 24

February 4, 2024

Local News

La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill

Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment

December 20, 2023

Local News

Bayfield, Marvel transfer stations slated to reopen in early November

two locations have been closed since early September

October 26, 2023

Local News

Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations

Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October

September 18, 2023

Local News

Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

February 7, 2023

Local News

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park under sale contract to local buyer

Purchase has been underway for more than a year, but residents were just recently notified

October 24, 2022

Local News

Table to Farm Compost invites Durango residents to take part in study

Participants will receive three months of free food scrap collections

September 20, 2022

Regional News

We are so bad at composting, whole truckloads are rejected and sent to the dump

Glass, plastic and rubber gloves showing up in organic waste

September 15, 2022

Local News

Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango

Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days

May 12, 2022

Local News

Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

March 30, 2022

Southwest Life

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

December 2, 2021

Local News

Durango is a top recycler, but Colorado lags

recycled and composted only 15.3% of its waste in 2020

November 23, 2021

Regional News

EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals

Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain

August 2, 2021

Regional News

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Measure from Colorado Democrats aims to drive down waste

June 9, 2021