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Lake County Recycling Center Tour

  • Lake County Landfill & Recycling Center 1500 County Route 6 Leadville, CO, 80461 United States (map)

Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling after it leaves the bin? Join us for a special Earth Week tour of the Lake County Recycling Center for a behind-the-scenes look at how our local waste is processed—and the people making it all happen.

Led by Robin Ekau-Moody, Lake County’s passionate and knowledgeable Landfill and Recycling Foreman, we’ll explore:


🔄 What materials are accepted and how they're processed
🚫 Why sorting matters & how contamination derails recycling efforts
💸 The costs, challenges, and complexities of local recycling
🌱 The county’s vision for more efficient and sustainable waste systems

Oh—and did we mention? The Lake County Recycling Center might just have the most beautiful mountain view of any recycling facility in the US. Come for the knowledge, stay for the views! 🏔️

You’ll leave with a new appreciation for the hard work that goes into keeping recyclable materials out of the landfill—and simple steps you can take to help make the system stronger.

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