Community Recycling Center is a volunteer organization funded by DCSD offering free recycling to the residents of Castle Rock CO and its surrounding communities.
Located at DCSD West Support Center, 701 Prairie Hawk Dr. Castle Rock CO 80109
Open every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm, or until full.
Procedures are as followed:
Cars drive to the right as they enter, and follow the cones to wait in line for access to the bins.
Allow some space, and pull into the next available space. Empty your commingled materials and cardboard materials.
~Please do not bring plastic bags or small single-use items such as single-serving utensils and cups~
Soft plastics that are accepted for plastic bag recycling:
Newspaper Bags
Dry Cleaning Bags
Bread Bags
Veggie Bags
Product Wraps
Furniture Wrap
Electronic Wrap
Bubble Wrap
Plastic Retail Bags
Food Storage Bags
Cereal Box Liners
Plastic Shipping Envelopes
Ice Bags
Bag’s labeled #2 or #4
Some of these plastics come from toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, diapers and more. And I bet you end up with a lot of these guys — probably more than bags! Aren't you glad all this wrap can be diverted from a landfill too?
Give your plastic bag a new life
Plastic Bag Recycle
Have you ever walked into the grocery store and realized you have forgotten your reusable bags? Yeah, me too. It happens to the best of us. But no worries, just make sure your plastic bag goes to the proper place to become something new! No need to throw it in the trash,
Many of us want to support the environment in a positive and sustaining way. Reducing your carbon footprint can be simple and easy to do. Below are some tips to help you and your students continue the journey to a sustainable new year!
You may notice that some of our schools have a US-Again bin. These bins are for clothes, shoes recycle, and linens. The community members are welcome to use these bins, as it helps out the schools. If you notice the bin is full, feel free to let US Again know about it and they will empty it within 48 hours. To date, our schools have collected 125,147 pounds of clothes, and 313 trees have been planted on our behalf. Thank you for supporting this cause!
Composting is a great way for your family to learn about food, resource recovery, and closed-loop systems. There are so many benefits of having your own compost:
Composting reduces the amount of food you put in the landfill
Create your own Humus (finished compost) for your garden soil
Teaches that food is a natural resource and should not be wasted
Composting helps reduce your carbon footprint
Composting saves money
It is easier than you think and it is fun
Waste less water because compost helps with soil water retention
Humus helps keep unwanted pests off of your plants
Commercial Composting is another great way to get involved in keeping organics out of the landfill. Luckily we have some new companies that support commercial composting in Douglas County:
Commercial Composting is a little different from composting at your home. Unlike backyard compost, any food is acceptable for commercial compost collection. Compostable containers are not accepted at this time, only organic material. Download the acceptable compost bags here and take a look at do's and don'ts below.
Where can you take your electronics to be recycled?
Why should we dispose of our electronics responsibly?
Many old electronic devices contain toxic substances that include lead, mercury, cadmium, beryllium, polyvinyl chloride, and chromium. When e-waste is tossed into landfills, these chemicals leach into the soil, polluting the groundwater as well as the air.
Electronics are made of components that contain valuable raw materials. Recycling old devices saves energy. It also means that fewer raw materials need to be drawn from nature to create new devices.
Reusing old devices prevents e-waste by keeping it out of landfills. It also saves the resources used to recycle them. Additionally, reusing electronics helps other, less-fortunate people in your community. So take your old devices to be refurbished (if possible) and give them a new life.
Finally, recycling saves raw materials that can be repurposed by producing new devices. As a result, energy is saved, pollution is reduced, and there are fewer greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere.
Get Involved
Community Involvment
Have you ever heard the saying "More hands, less work?" There is much truth to that saying. If you are interested in getting more involved with your community, you have come to the right place! Below are some of our wonderful partners that could always use some extra help.
Create a partnership with nature while being a part of the Plum Creek Restoration Project. The stream restoration brings back native plants and animals along the corridor and protects the health of watersheds. This is a great outside volunteer opportunity for your family to work together to make improvements in our own "backyard".
Upcoming Community Events
Arbor Day Celebration
Join the town of Parker for their Arbor Day celebration event. The morning will consist of fun giveaways and educational activities. Help Parker keep their
"Tree City USA" name!
Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Discovery Park, 20115 E. Mainstreet
Cost: FREE! No registration is required. Food trucks available for purchase.
Every Saturday - Recycling at
DCSD West Support Center
Founded in December 2010, Community Recycling Center is a volunteer organization offering free recycling to the residents of Castle Rock, Colorado, and its surrounding communities. They are open every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm, or until full. To volunteer please reach out to communityrecyclingcenter@gmail.com
