Recycling Center

Single Stream Recycling Guide Opens in new windowThe Town of Erie Department of Public Works maintains a Recycling Center which accepts single stream recycling (plastic, paper, glass, metal, cardboard, etc). Recycling bins are emptied by Waste Connections weekly.

Learn before you visit which items you can and cannot recycle by downloading the Single-Stream Recycling Guide. For additional recycling and waste disposal resources visit the Recycling and Waste Disposal webpage. 

Location & Hours

  • 1000 Briggs Street
  • Please respect the gates and posted hours:
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m, Saturday - Tuesday (weather permitting)

Closures

To be notified of temporary closures to the Recycling Center, subscribe to the Recycling Center closure alerts in the Alert Center.

Etiquette

  • Do not leave anything outside of the bins or on the street in front of the facility. Any items that are not placed in the bins will not be recycled. 
  • Be prepared to unload your single-stream recycling and break down cardboard boxes.
  • Visitors must check-in with staff upon entry.
  • Must provide proof of Erie residency.
  • Visitors must unload single-stream recycling and break down cardboard
  • See COVID-19 protocols below.

Contact

For more information, call Sustainability at 303-926-2880.

  1. Accepted Items
  2. Prohibited Items
  3. Other Facilities
  4. Recycling Resources

Single Stream Recycling Accepted at the Erie Recycling Center
Please flatten all cardboard boxes, empty and rinse all containers (do not flatten containers).

Single Stream Recycling GuideLearn before you visit which items you can and cannot recycle by downloading the Single-Stream Recycling Guide. 

  • Paper egg cartons
  • Cardboard boxes (must be broken down) – Cereal boxes
  • #1-7 Plastic tubs and screw-top jars (No lids, No #7 PLA compostable; Do not flatten)
  • Cans (Do not crush or flatten)
  • Loose metal jar lids and steel bottle caps
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Paper milk/ juice cartons (No foil pouches; Do not flatten)
  • Clean, balled aluminum foil (2" or larger) and pie pans
  • Loose metal jar lids and steel bottle caps
  • Magazines, brochures and catalogs
  • Phone Books
  • White or pastel office paper
  • File folders
  • Newspapers and inserts
  • Opened mail and greeting cards
  • Paperback books
  • Empty aerosol cans and no caps

COVID-19 Protocols

  • Visitors must check-in with staff upon entry
  • Facial coverings are required
  • Please do not visit the Recycling Center if you feel unwell, have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath
  • Visitors must unload single-stream recycling and break down cardboard
  • No more than 8 people out of their vehicles at one time