Expanded Drop-Off Recycling Hours on Austin Road

Austin, CO · September 3, 2026

Crisp morning shadows are retreating off the adobe bluffs early today, leaving open skies and plenty of calm valley air. Grab an extra layer for the early chill, but expect warm conditions once the sun settles overhead.

The Lead

Valley households with overflowing cardboard and glass bins have a little more breathing room this week. Delta County and Bruin Waste have expanded operating hours at the Double J recycling facility at 21538 Austin Road, adding full Monday service and pushing evening closing times to 6 p.m. on both Mondays and Fridays.

The schedule adjustment directly targets the steady stream of household recyclables bound for the regional Adobe Buttes Landfill. Because the county subsidizes sorting costs for residents, drop-offs for standard cardboard, metal cans, office paper, and container glass remain free of charge. County waste managers hope the expanded window eliminates weekend bottlenecks and fits the schedules of commuting workers. Gates now open at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, giving neighbors five full weekdays to haul their materials.

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Today's Outlook

High 87°F · Low 59°F — Clear
- Dress in light layers this morning before clear skies bring warm afternoon heat.

What's On Around Town

Delta: Delta Farmers Market & Bazaar Haven House Thrift Store (2195 Southgate Ln), 8:30 AM–1:00 PM Browse regional harvest produce, home-baked goods, and local crafts.
Cedaredge: Delta Varsity Softball at Cedaredge Cedaredge High School Field (575 SE Deer Trail Ave), 3:00 PM Catch the valley cross-county rivalry under clear afternoon skies.
Delta: Animal Welfare Community Forum Delta Police Department (359 Grand Ave), 5:30–7:30 PM Hear plans for area shelter support and pet rescue efforts.

Spotlight & Story

Fort Uncompahgre
- In 1828 — six years before Bent’s Fort was raised on the eastern plains — Antoine Robidoux established this riverfront post. It stood as the earliest non-Native trading post in western Colorado, swapping beaver pelts and ironware along the northern Spanish Trail.

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