Business Details
Recycling Services in Southeast Colorado
Clean Valley Recycling has established itself as a regional hub for materials management and environmental education in Southeast Colorado. Our mission focuses on providing convenient, affordable recycling services while inspiring communities to reduce, reuse, and recycle. With drop-off locations in Swink, La Junta, Rocky Ford, and surrounding areas, we accept diverse materials including cardboard, electronics, metals, and reclaimed building materials.Our curbside program serves La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Swink with biweekly collections, and we offer specialized cardboard recycling services for commercial clients. Through partnerships with local governments and organizations, we continue expanding access to sustainable waste solutions while maintaining transparent operations and community-focused education programs.
Services
Cardboard recycling
Electronics recycling
Commercial recycling
Curbside pickup
Building materials reuse
Plastic recycling
Metal recycling
Glass recycling
Paper recycling
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive recycling for 8+ material types including electronics and building materials
- Our curbside service covers three major cities with biweekly collections
- We offer free public drop-off locations for metals, glass, and paper
- Specialized cardboard recycling program for commercial businesses
- Partnerships with local governments ensure transparent, community-focused operations
Services
Curbside recycling
Our curbside recycling program provides biweekly collection services for residents in La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Swink. Customers receive color-coded bags for paper, glass, and plastics, with pickup reminders via text. The $9 monthly fee covers collection, processing, and bag replacement.
Commercial cardboard
We offer dedicated cardboard recycling services for businesses generating large volumes of packaging materials. Our 4.5 cubic yard bins get emptied weekly or biweekly based on customer needs. This service helps commercial clients reduce waste disposal costs while maintaining sustainable operations.
Building materials reuse
Our Swink facility accepts donations of usable building materials including lumber, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and hardware. We offer pickup services for large donations and maintain a retail space where reclaimed materials can be purchased at reduced costs for home improvement projects.
Questions
What materials can I recycle through Clean Valley Recycling?
We accept cardboard, paper, plastics #1-5, metals, glass, electronics, paint, and reclaimed building materials at our drop-off locations and through curbside service.
How does the curbside recycling program work?
Residents receive color-coded bags for different materials. Fill bags, place them curbside by 8 AM every other Tuesday, and we'll collect and replace them with empty bags.
Are there free recycling options available?
Yes, Southeast and East Central Recycling Association bins near our La Junta trailer accept metals, glass, and paper free of charge at all times.
Can I donate building materials to Clean Valley Recycling?
We accept donations of usable building materials at our Swink location Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 AM-4 PM. Large donations may qualify for pickup service.