Expanded Recycling Center Hours Take Effect Today
Austin, CO · August 24, 2026
Sorting through weekend cardboard gets a little easier today with newly expanded drop-off hours right in town.
The Lead
Through a partnership between Delta County and the recycling facility on Austin Road, local drop-off recycling is officially expanding its operating schedule starting today. The facility is adding full Monday operations from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and extending its Friday closing time to 6:00 PM. County support allows residents to drop off accepted household recyclables free of charge, aiming to divert thousands of tons of reusable materials away from the Adobe Buttes Landfill. Local officials hope the broader access will reduce barriers for working families who previously struggled to visit during standard weekday windows. For residents making the weekly run, the updated Monday hours provide an immediate, cost-free option to start the workweek clean.
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Today's Outlook
- High 93°F · Low 63°F — Overcast (21% chance of precipitation)
- Cloud cover brings a mild break, though staying hydrated remains key during warm afternoon hours.
What's On Around Town
Cedaredge: Golf Course Aeration Discount Days Cedaredge Golf Course (500 SE Jay Ave), 8:00 AM Annual green maintenance begins today with special playing conditions and rates.
Delta: Special Board of Health Public Session Delta County Human Services Building (320 W 5th St), 3:00 PM Open public meeting discussing county sanitation variances and health updates.
Hotchkiss: Live Music with Devon Meyers Three20 Bar & Grill (320 Bridge St), 6:00 PM Catch a night of acoustic tunes, cold drinks, and dinner specials.
Spotlight & Story
- Surface Creek Trail
- Spanning 4.1 miles along the historic irrigation corridor between Cedaredge and the lower valley, this shaded pathway follows water rights established in 1883. Local volunteers maintain the natural gravel path, keeping historic flumes and native cottonwoods accessible to morning walkers.
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