Montrose Recycling Center: Hours, Address & Drop-Off Guide
Use this Montrose recycling center guide before you load your car. It covers the Montrose County Recycle Center address, weekday and Saturday hours, Sunday closure, high-wind warning note, sorted drop-off rules, city curbside recycling, special-waste appointments, TV and monitor fees, tire drop-off, glass recycling, landfill direction, and official links in plain local language.
Listed open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Montrose, CO Location Note East of Montrose Regional Airport County Page Landfill & Recycling → Map Directions → MR
Fast Answer for Montrose Residents
The main public drop-off recycling location for Montrose is the Montrose County Recycle Center at 1901 6450 Road, east of the Montrose airport. The county lists open hours as Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Sunday and also closed during high wind warnings.
The Montrose County Recycle Center is a sorted drop-off site. Citizens must place items in the correct roll-off container for glass, cardboard, paper, or plastic, tin cans and aluminum. Do not treat it like a mixed trash dump.
On This Page
- Montrose recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Hours and closure notes
- Which Montrose recycling location should you use?
- Accepted drop-off materials
- City curbside recycling rules
- Not accepted or problem items
- TVs, monitors, tires and fluorescent bulbs
- Green waste and yard debris
- Landfill and large-load guidance
- Drop-off preparation checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Montrose Recycling Center Overview
When people search for Montrose recycling center, they usually need one of three things: the county drop-off recycling center on 6450 Road, the City of Montrose curbside recycling program, or special disposal help for items that do not belong in normal recycling. The right answer depends on what is in your vehicle.
The county drop-off center is best for sorted recyclables. The City of Montrose curbside program is single-stream for city residential trash customers, but it has its own accepted and rejected items. Some items that feel “recyclable,” such as glass, batteries, electronics, green waste, scrap metal, liquids and textiles, do not belong in the city curbside recycling cart.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
Montrose Recycling Center Hours and Closure Notes
The Montrose County Recycle Center is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Sunday. The county also notes that the recycle center closes during high wind warnings, which matters in western Colorado because loose paper, cardboard and containers can become a safety and litter problem.
| Service | Location | Hours / Access | Important Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County Recycle Center | 1901 6450 Road, east of Montrose airport | Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | Closed Sunday and during high wind warnings. Sort materials into marked containers. |
| City recycling office / Public Works | 1221 64.50 Road, Montrose, CO 81402 | Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Use for city recycling service questions and appointments. |
| Expanded recycling appointments | City Public Works, 1221 6450 Road | Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM by appointment | For city residential trash customers only; call ahead. No unscheduled drop-offs. |
| Montrose County Landfill | 67999 Landfill Road, Montrose, CO | Check landfill page before driving | Best for landfill/disposal questions, large loads and some green waste routes. |
Which Montrose Recycling Location Should You Use?
Montrose has more than one recycling and disposal route. This decision table prevents the most common mistake: taking the wrong item to the wrong place. A clean cardboard box is not the same as a television, a tire, a fluorescent tube, a bag of leaves, or a full truckload of debris.
| Your Item / Need | Best Montrose Route | Use It For | Do Not Use It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorted drop-off recyclables | Montrose County Recycle Center | Glass, cardboard, paper, plastic, tin cans and aluminum. | Trash, tires, e-waste, green waste, liquids, food, hazardous waste. |
| City curbside recycling | City 90-gallon single-stream recycling cart | Accepted plastics, paper, cardboard/paperboard and metals for city residential trash customers. | Glass, batteries, e-waste, green waste, scrap metal, liquids, food and textiles. |
| TVs, monitors, fluorescent bulbs, tires | City Public Works appointment | City residential trash customer expanded recycling items by appointment. | Unscheduled drop-offs, non-customer loads, tires on rims, general trash. |
| Green waste / yard debris | Annual leaf collection, spring cleanup, special pickup or county landfill route | Leaves, yard debris and green waste alternatives after the city discontinued its green waste program. | Putting green waste in curbside recycling. |
| Large loads / landfill disposal | Montrose County Landfill | Large disposal questions, landfill materials, and loads not handled by recycling programs. | Assuming landfill disposal is free or accepted without checking fees and rules. |
Accepted Items at Montrose County Recycle Center
The Montrose County Recycle Center uses sorted roll-off containers. Residents must sort materials and place them into the correct container. This is different from single-stream curbside recycling. If you mix materials in the wrong container, you make the load harder to process.
| Drop-Off Category | Accepted at County Recycle Center | How to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | Glass is listed as a sorted drop-off category at the Montrose County Recycle Center. | Empty containers and place glass only in the correct glass container. |
| Cardboard | Cardboard is accepted as its own sorted category. | Flatten boxes. Keep cardboard dry and free from food, oil or waxy coating. |
| Paper | Paper is accepted as its own sorted category. | Keep paper dry and remove plastic liners or non-paper parts. |
| Plastic, tin cans and aluminum | Plastic, tin cans and aluminum are grouped as a sorted drop-off category. | Empty and rinse containers when possible. Do not bag recyclables. |
Glass Recycling in Montrose
Glass is not accepted in the City of Montrose curbside recycling cart because it can break during automated collection and contaminate other materials. The city points residents to the Montrose Recycle Center at 1901 6450 Road for glass recycling.
Cardboard Recycling in Montrose
For cardboard, flatten boxes before leaving home. Do not include cardboard contaminated with oil, food residue, wax or plastic coating. If boxes are wet or greasy, they may belong in trash rather than recycling.
City of Montrose Curbside Recycling Rules
The City of Montrose provides single-stream recycling without additional cost to city residential trash collection customers. “Single-stream” means approved recyclable materials go into one city-provided 90-gallon recycling can. That does not mean every recyclable-looking item is allowed.
| Curbside Category | Accepted in City Recycling Cart | Important Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics | Plastics numbered 1, 2, 4 and 5. | Empty and rinse. Remove caps, lids and pumps. Labels are okay. |
| Paper | Paper items. | Remove plastic. Shredded paper must be placed in a paper bag. |
| Cardboard and paperboard | Cardboard and paperboard. | Remove plastic parts and flatten. Avoid oil, food residue, wax and plastic-coated items. |
| Metals | Aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, metal caps and lids. | Empty cans and rinse food residue. |
City Recycling Collection Timing
City recycling cans should be placed no later than 6:00 AM on the assigned collection day. Recycling containers are emptied once every two weeks according to the city calendar, and trash and recycling can run on different schedules.
Items Not Accepted in City Curbside Recycling
Montrose curbside recycling does not accept plastics numbered 3, 6 and 7, plastic bags, caps, lids, sheeting, drop cloths, contaminated recyclables, food-contaminated paper, wax/plastic-coated paperboard containers, glass, batteries, electronic waste, green waste, wood, scrap metal, wire, liquids, food or textiles.
TVs, Monitors, Tires and Fluorescent Bulbs in Montrose
City residential trash customers can use expanded recycling services at the Public Works facility by appointment. The city lists this service for televisions and monitors, fluorescent tube lamps and CFLs, and used tires. Customers must call ahead for an appointment at 970-240-1480. No unscheduled drop-offs are allowed.
| Special Item | Who Can Use This | Fee / Rule | Appointment Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Televisions and monitors | City of Montrose residential trash customers only | $30 each for electronics with glass screens. | Call ahead; check in at Public Works reception before unloading. |
| Used tires | City of Montrose residential trash customers only | Under 18 inches: $4.50 each. Over 18 inches: $9 each. Tires on rims not accepted. | Call ahead; no unscheduled drop-offs. |
| Fluorescent tubes and CFLs | City residential trash customers; other users may have a fee | Accepted without charge for city residential trash customers. Commercial trash customers and non-city residential users may pay $1 per bulb. | Call ahead and confirm eligibility. |
Green Waste, Yard Debris and Wood
The City of Montrose says its green waste program was discontinued in 2021. Green waste and wood are not accepted in the city curbside recycling cart. The city points residents toward annual leaf collection, spring cleanup, the county landfill, or special pickups through Public Works for a fee.
Montrose County Landfill and Large-Load Guidance
If your item is not appropriate for the recycle center or the city recycling cart, check landfill guidance before loading. The Montrose County Landfill is listed at 67999 Landfill Road, Montrose, CO. Disposal fees, accepted items, free-disposal events and load restrictions can change, so verify with official landfill information before driving.
How to Prepare Your Load Before Visiting
- Choose the correct route. Use the county recycle center for sorted recyclables, city curbside for approved cart items, Public Works appointment for eligible TVs/monitors/tires/bulbs, and landfill guidance for large disposal loads.
- Sort before you leave home. Keep glass, cardboard, paper, and plastic/tin/aluminum separate so unloading is fast.
- Flatten cardboard. Flatten boxes and remove plastic liners, foam, packing trash and food-contaminated material.
- Empty and rinse containers. Food and liquids contaminate recycling and can create odor and pests.
- Do not bag recyclables. Place accepted materials loose unless a specific city rule says otherwise, such as shredded paper in a paper bag.
- Check weather and wind. The county recycle center is closed during high wind warnings.
- Call for special items. TVs, monitors, tires and fluorescent bulbs require appointment rules through City Public Works.
Official Montrose Recycling Links
Montrose Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to the Montrose County Recycle Center search near 1901 6450 Road, Montrose, CO. Use the map for directions, but use the official county page for the final word on hours, wind closures and accepted drop-off categories.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official Montrose County or City of Montrose website. Hours, fees, accepted items, appointments, landfill rules, wind closures and holiday schedules can change. Always verify with the official county or city page before driving with a large, paid, electronic, tire, bulb, green-waste or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montrose Recycling Center
Where is the Montrose Recycling Center?
The Montrose County Recycle Center is listed at 1901 6450 Road, east of the Montrose airport.
What are Montrose Recycle Center hours?
The county lists the Montrose Recycle Center as open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed Sunday and during high wind warnings.
Is the Montrose recycling center open Sunday?
No. The Montrose County Recycle Center is listed closed on Sunday.
What items are accepted at the Montrose County Recycle Center?
The county lists sorted roll-off containers for glass, cardboard, paper, and plastic/tin cans/aluminum.
Can I put glass in my City of Montrose recycling cart?
No. The city says glass is not included in the curbside recycling program because it can break and contaminate other materials. Glass can be taken to the Montrose Recycle Center at 1901 6450 Road.
What plastics are accepted in City of Montrose curbside recycling?
The city lists plastics numbered 1, 2, 4 and 5 as accepted. Empty and rinse containers, and remove caps, lids and pumps.
Can I recycle TVs and monitors in Montrose?
City residential trash customers can recycle televisions and monitors through City Public Works by appointment. The city lists a $30 fee each for electronics with glass screens.
Can I recycle fluorescent bulbs in Montrose?
City residential trash customers can use the Public Works appointment route for fluorescent tube lamps and CFLs. The city lists no charge for city residential trash customers, while commercial trash customers and non-city residential users may pay a per-bulb fee.
Can I recycle tires in Montrose?
City residential trash customers can schedule tire drop-off through Public Works. The city lists fees by tire size, and tires mounted on rims are not accepted.
Where does green waste go in Montrose?
The city discontinued its green waste program in 2021. Residents can look at annual leaf collection, spring cleanup, county landfill options, or special pickups through Public Works for a fee.
What phone number should I call for City of Montrose recycling questions?
The City of Montrose Public Works phone number listed for recycling services is 970-240-1480.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Montrose recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Use official Montrose County and City of Montrose links on this page for final rules, hours, fees and closures.
Final Local Summary
For most sorted drop-off recycling in Montrose, use the Montrose County Recycle Center at 1901 6450 Road. It is listed open Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, closed Sunday and during high wind warnings. Sort materials into the right roll-off container: glass, cardboard, paper, or plastic/tin/aluminum.
For city curbside recycling, follow the City of Montrose single-stream rules. For TVs, monitors, fluorescent bulbs and tires, call City Public Works for an appointment. For green waste, large loads, landfill disposal or problem items, verify the correct route before driving.