Bruin Waste Management - Cortez

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We are operating on Labor Day, so don't forget to put your trash out on your regularly scheduled pick up day!

09/04/2026

We will be running normal trash and recycle routes on Labor Day, Monday September 7th 2026. You will not see a Delay in services for the week of September 7th – September 11th. Please have your trash and recycle containers out on your normal pick up day between 7 and 7:30 am.

Call now to connect with business.

08/18/2026

With local bear activity on the rise, our furry neighbors are out foraging—and your trash can looks like a five-star buffet!

While we’re proud to have a bear representing Bruin Waste, we prefer the real ones stay safely in the wild. If a bear gets into your can and damages it, please remember that repairs and replacements take time, especially during peak seasons when we see a high volume of requests.

Help us keep wildlife wild and your neighborhood clean with these quick tips:

Latch It Tight: If you already have a locking cart, ensure both latches/clips are fully engaged between pickups.

Secure Storage: Store trash cans inside a secure garage, shed, or enclosure until collection morning.

Reduce Odors: Double-bag pungent food scraps or freeze smelly items until pickup day to keep curious noses away.

Clean Cans: Regularly wash and sanitize your bins with bleach or ammonia solutions to eliminate food scents.

Thank you for working with us to keep our neighborhoods clean and our wildlife safe!

08/17/2026

07/24/2026

Office phone lines are down. Please email us at [email protected] or you can log in to your customer portal and send us a message.
We can be reached on our back line at 970-787-6700.
We are working on resolving this issue.

06/01/2026

03/30/2026

‼️Attention Montezuma and Dolores County!‼️

We are now servicing the McElmo Canyon area with weekly residential services. Rates starting as low as $25.20/month with a Senior or Military discount. Call the office today to get signed up! 970-864-7531

Also a reminder that we have:
🐻Commercial sized dumpsters for your business or home. 1yd to 8yd sizes.
🐻Roll-offs available for Spring clean-up or construction sites. 12yd 20yd and 30yd dumpsters.
🐻Portable Toilets for job sites or Special Events; from Weddings to Grad parties. We carry ADA accessible toilets as well.

For a custom quote for the services above feel free to call our Sales/Account Manager Josh Carpenter at 970-739-1961, he can provide site visits or suggestions for any waste removal needs.

*Bear proof containers are also available upon request.