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Join High Country Conservation Center for these events

Nov
6
Tue
Temporary Recycling For Political Yard Signs @ High Country Conservation Center
Nov 6 – Nov 13 all-day
Temporary Recycling For Political Yard Signs @ High Country Conservation Center | Frisco | Colorado | United States

The High Country Conservation Center is partnering with the towns of Breckenridge and Frisco for a temporary yard sign recycling program. Dates vary and are limited. Some candidates collect their signs for reused – please check with your local candidate and/or campaign committee before recycling. Corrugated plastic political signs, along with the metal stakes (which should be separated from the signs), will be accepted for recycling at the following locations:

  • Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center (300 Main Street in Frisco): Drop off signs any day Tuesday, Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9am to 5pm.
  • Breckenridge Town Hall (150 Ski Hill Road in Breckenridge, leave in the Sustainability Office, lower level): Drop off signs weekdays only from Tuesday, Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9am to 5pm.

Please do not leave signs outside, as they will blow away and become trash. Also, take note: yard signs are not accepted at the Summit County recycling centers or in curbside recycling.

Apr
14
Wed
Planning Your Space: Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your High Altitude Vegetable Garden @ Zoom
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free Event | Registration for this event has closed. Sign up for the recording of this event, and tune in LIVE on Facebook

Presented by High Country Conservation Center and Summit County Library

Proper planning is one of the keys to getting the most out of a short-season garden. In this virtual workshop, Summit CSA Farmer and high altitude growing expert Kyla Laplante will offer tips on how to plant garden space for your family size and how to choose vegetable varieties that thrive in Summit County’s mountain environment. Attendees will also learn about timing the harvest and succession planting to make your garden more productive in a short growing season. This workshop is geared to gardeners of all levels and those new to Summit County’s growing environment.

Registration for this event has closed: Sign up to receive the recording of this event and tune in LIVE on Facebook. 

Remember, community garden space is available through High Country Conservation Center, so even if you don’t have vegetable beds at home, you can grow your own food all summer long.

May
15
Sat
Town Clean-Up & Annual Hard-to-Recycle Event
May 15 – May 23 all-day

Annual Hard-to-Recycle Event: Postponed

The Hard-to-Recycle event will not be held this spring, but residents are invited to bring household hazardous waste like paint and household cleaners, as well as electronic waste, to the Summit County Resource Allocation Park Monday – Friday 7am -3:30pm and Saturday 7am-noon. Learn more about HHW recycling or call us at (970) 668-5703.


Town Clean Up Week: May 15-23

The Towns of Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne are calling for volunteers to help clean up Summit County before summer. As the snow melts, those windblown and forgotten items from our busy winter season become noticeable, making spring cleaning a necessity. This year’s cleanup will take place May 15-23 to allow for time and space for physical distancing.

Cleanup supplies can be picked up from designated areas in each Town, or personal supplies can be used if preferred. Volunteers are encouraged to pick a favorite area near their home that needs attention rather than receiving an assigned area. Filled trash bags (50lbs or less) should be placed visibly near the side of the road.

Instagram Contest: Community members can post a photo of their Town Clean Up experience on Instagram by May 23 for a chance to win gift cards from local businesses. One photo entry per person. Winners will be notified by each Town after the contest has closed.

Please reach out to your specific town with any questions or concerns.

Town of Blue River
Pick up location for supplies: Blue River Town Hall
Enter to win a gift card: Tag @blueriver64 and use hashtag #bluerivercleanup via Instagram

Town of Breckenridge
Pick up location for supplies: Breckenridge Public Works (1095 Airport Road)
Enter to win a gift card: Tag @townofbreckgov and use hashtag #Breckcleanup via Instagram

Town of Dillon
Pick up location for supplies: Dillon Town Hall
Enter to win a gift card: post photo Tag @dilloncolorado and use hashtag #Dilloncleanup via Instagram

Town of Frisco
Pick up location for supplies: Outer Range Brewing Company, Highside Brewing, or Frisco Town Hall
Enter to win a gift card: Tag @friscoco and use hashtag #Friscocleanup via Instagram

Town of Silverthorne
Pick up location for supplies: Red Buffalo Coffee and Tea or Silverthorne Recreation Center
Enter to win a gift card: Tag @silverthornecolorado and use hashtag #silverthornecleanup via Instagram.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Summit County clean and beautiful!

May
21
Sat
Free Recycling Event @ Summit Stage Bus Barn
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Recycling Event @ Summit Stage Bus Barn | Frisco | Colorado | United States

Drop off your hard to recycle items | Saturday, May 21

High Country Conservation Center in partnership with Summit County will be helping residents properly dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) by making dropping off these items easy. The community is invited to bring their hard-to-recycle items to the Summit Stage Bus Barn on May 21st from 8AM – 2PM.

Accepted items:

  • Electronic Waste
    • TVs, laptops, cellphones & tablets
    • Computer monitors, printers, keyboards & wires
    • Sound systems, DVD players & VCRs
  • Aerosol cans, chemicals & cleaners
  • Paints, thinners, glues & adhesives
  • Fertilizers & pesticides
  • Gently used clothing
  • Prescription drugs
  • E-Cigarettes

*Motor oil is NOT accepted at this event. Please bring motor oil to the SCRAP.

This event is held in conjunction with Town Clean Up Day. Please reference your town’s website for additional information regarding individual town clean up details.

HHW materials are also accepted year-round at the Summit County Resource Allocation Park Monday – Friday from 7am-3:30pm and Saturday from 7am-noon. Learn more about HHW recycling or call HC3 at (970) 668-5703.

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