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Waste Management And Pollution Control

Silverton residents push back over public dumpster removal

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

DATE: Jun 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

City Council approves creation of focus group to explore options

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Composting business begins every-other-week service in Durango

Additional subscription option decreases cost, frequency of food waste collection

DATE: Jun 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Apr 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Recycling Center to remain closed until March 5

Citywide collections will continue on regular schedule

DATE: Feb 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango in the market for alternative recycling shipping and processing options

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

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Recycling Center to close for most of February for maintenance

Facility scheduled to reopen Feb. 23 or 24

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill

Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment

DATE: Dec 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield, Marvel transfer stations slated to reopen in early November

The two locations have been closed since early September

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations

Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October

DATE: Sep 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

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

DATE: Feb 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Oct 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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