Expanded Hours at Local Recycling Center Begin Today
Austin, CO · August 12, 2026
Morning light is cutting through the valley mist early today, perfect timing for anyone heading out to drop off their sorting.
The Lead
Local recycling options just got a major upgrade as Delta County officially expanded operations at the Austin Recycling Facility. In partnership with Bruin Waste, county officials added Monday operating hours and pushed Tuesday opening times an hour earlier to better serve morning commuters and high-volume weekend sorters. The expanded schedule aims to boost regional waste diversion rates by making free, unattended community recycling easier to fit into daily routines. Residents using the facility can drop off clean cardboard, paper, glass, and aluminum without needing a paid service or town fee. Site managers expect the added Monday access to prevent the typical weekend bin overflow that previously jammed drop-off lanes by Sunday afternoon. The new schedule takes effect immediately, with staff monitoring drop-off volumes through the fall.
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Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 69°F — Drizzle (25% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today for light afternoon showers amidst the heat.
What's On Around Town
Cedaredge: Main Street Farmers Market Main Street Park, 4:00–7:00 PM Fresh local peaches, sweet corn, and handmade crafts from regional growers.
Cedaredge: Fall Concert Series Pass Deadline Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center (195 W Main St), 5:00 PM Lock in early-bird seating discounts for upcoming live indoor music performances.
Black Canyon: Sunset and Stargazing Talk Black Canyon Visitor Center, 7:00 PM Gather along the rim for ranger-led constellation tours under dark Western Slope skies.
Spotlight & Story
- Williams Orchards
- Founded in 1912 by James "Pap" Williams, this fourth-generation fruit farm spans nearly 800 acres across Surface Creek Valley. Combining high-elevation sunlight with cold Grand Mesa night air, four generations of family stewardship have kept more than a million fruit trees producing award-winning apples and stone fruit.
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