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Help us preserve Town of Vail’s natural beauty

Protecting Vail’s delicate ecosystem and unique mountain environment comes down to all of us. Ready to get involved?

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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities will be shared here when they are available along with an option to sign up to help out.

Calendar of Events

Hard to Recycle Event

This is a free event for residential items from people who live and work in Vail.

Below is a list of items that will be ACCEPTED at this event. 

  • Electronics
    • computers, printers, television sets, stereos, cell phones, small appliances like microwaves, etc. 
  • Batteries
  • Paper to be shredded (on-site)
  • Yard waste and food waste to be composted (must be emptied from plastic bags)
  • Styrofoam (two types only):
    • White, clean, rigid furniture, appliance, electronics, etc. packaging
    • White, clean foam coolers
  • Soft Plastics (exemptions apply) 
    • Only some soft plastics are accepted: if you pull it and it stretches a bit, it’s accepted. If you pull it and it rips like paper, it’s a no. Check this flyer out for a clear visual of what is accepted. 

 Items that are NOT accepted include: 

  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Explosives
  • Biomedical waste
  • Sharps
  • Large appliances
  • Any appliance with refrigerant
  • Foam packing peanuts 
  • Any styrofoam cups
  • Any styrofoam food packaging - trays, takeout boxes
  • Some soft plastics
    • If you pull it and it stretches a bit, it’s accepted. If you pull it and it rips like paper, it’s a no. Check the bottom of this flyer out for a list of what is not accepted. 

If you are not sure about an item, please call Katherine Blocker 970-479-2211.

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