Zero Waste Task Force

The Summit County Zero Waste Task Force is a diverse group of community stakeholders that is working to develop recommendations on recycling and other local waste-diversion programs. The group is seeking to identify a robust, financially sustainable waste-diversion model that is not heavily reliant on revenue from trash tipping fees at the local landfill. 

Stakeholders

The task force includes representatives from the following organizations, constituencies and economic sectors:
  • Summit County government
  • Town of Breckenridge
  • Town of Dillon
  • Town of Frisco
  • Town of Silverthorne
  • High Country Conservation Center
  • Colorado Mountain College
  • Refuse-hauling businesses
  • Large local businesses
  • Ski areas
  • Lodging industry
  • Restaurant industry
  • Summit County residents

Summit County Resource Allocation Park

View of our compost operations

Frisco Recycling Drop-Off Center

Photo of large green recycling drop-off containers.

Breckenridge Recycling Drop-Off Center

A row of large industrial containers for recyclable materials.