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HARD TO RECYCLE GUIDE
This guide is intended to assist you in your efforts
to live green. By living more sustainably you are
keeping materials out of landfills, preventing
poisons from entering our soil and water, and
preserving natural resources for future generations.
Your efforts together with ours, are taking us closer
to an environmentally sustainable world to live.
Thank you for your dedication and participation!
If you need recycling information on a material
not found in this guide, please call the
City of Westminster at 303-658-2183.
WHAT’S INSIDE
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: This Guide is being published as a public service. Neither the City of Westminster, nor any of its employees, nor any of their
contractors, subcontractors, or their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility, whether direct or indirect, for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information, apparatus, product, process or listing disclosed or described in this Guide, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT: Reference herein to any specific commercial facilities, products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark,
manufacturer, operator or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the City of Westminster.
The information expressed in this Guide does not necessarily state or reflect the views of the City of Westminster or its employees, and shall not be used for
advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Spring 2012
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CONTENTS
Click on the item you’d like to recycle to go to that item’s page
Trash Removal &
Recycling
Companies
Recycling Dropoff
Locations
What We Can Recycle
As Single Stream
Air Conditioners
Ammunition
Antifreeze
Appliances
Asphalt & Concrete
Bathtubs
Batteries – All
Batteries – Car
Batteries –
Rechargeable
Batteries – Silver Oxide
& Button Cell
Bicycles
Books
Boxes
Brick
Bubble Wrap
Cardboard
Carpet
Carseats
CD Players
CDs, CD Cases, DVDs
& Diskettes
Cell Phones
Ceramic & Porcelain
Items
Clothing & Fabric
Computers
Concrete & Asphalt
Confidential Document
Shredding
Construction &
Building Materials
Cooking Oil
Copiers
Dishwashers
Diskettes & Computer
Tapes
Dry Cleaning
Garment Bags
DVDs
Electronics
Expired Medication
Eyeglasses
Fencing
Fire Extinguishers
Freezers
Freon
Furniture
Hangers
Hazardous Waste
Hearing Aids
Household Items
Light Bulbs
Mattresses & Box
Springs
Medical Supplies
Microwaves
Motor Oil
Oil Filters
Paint
Pallets
Phonebooks
Plastic Bags
Plastic Gardening
Pots
Prescription Drugs
Printer Cartridges
& Ribbons
Propane Canisters
Refrigerators
Scrap Metal
Sharps
Shoes
Smoke Detectors
Sporting Goods
Styrofoam &
Bubble Wrap
Televisions
Thermometers
Thermostats
Tires
Toilets, Bathtubs
& Sinks
Toner & Ink
Cartridges
Tools
Tree Limbs
Tyvek Envelopes
Vacuum Cleaners
VCRs
Video Tapes
Washers & Dryers
Water Heaters
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Trash Removal & Recycling Companies
Trash removal is contracted on an
individual basis with private solid
waste companies. All licensed trash
companies are required to offer
curbside recycling. Please call the
City Clerk’s Office at 303-658-2162,
for additional information.
If you live within a homeowners
association (HOA) regulated area,
contact your homeowner’s
association for information on your
contracted hauler.
Licensed Solid Waste
companies are:
ALPINE WASTE AND RECYCLING
303-744-9881
BEST CLEANER DISPOSAL
303-659-3779
EDS WASTE
303-278-8600 (West of Sheridan,
South of 120th)
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE
SOLUTIONS
303-920-9722
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MILE HIGH ROLL-OFF WASTE
SYSTEMS (Roll-off Service Only)
303-460-1001
PACKMAN DISPOSAL
303-288-5279
REPUBLIC/ALLIED WASTE
SERVICES
303-286-1200
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROLL-OFF
AND WASTE
303-478-4717
RUBBISH WORKS
(Roll-off Service Only)
303-319-6783
SOUTH WASTE COLLECTION, INC.
303-933-9563
TOTAL DISPOSAL
303-659-3333
WASTE CONNECTIONS
303-288-2100
WASTE MANAGEMENT
303-336-3900
WESTERN DISPOSAL
303-444-2037
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Recycling
Drop Off
Locations
What We Can Recycle
As Single Stream
• Newspaper
• Corrugated Cardboard
You No Longer Have to Sort – All
• Office Paper, Junk Mail and
recycling roll-off dumpsters for
Bulk Mail
recycling now accept single stream
• Catalogs and Magazines
content. That means no more
• Chipboard
separating your recyclables – just
put them all in one container. For a • Brown Paper Bags
• Phone Books
map of the recycling locations
• Plastic (#1 through #7)
please see:
www.ci.westminster.co.us/gmaps/ • Aluminum Cans and Foil
• Steel or Tin Cans
recycledrop.htm
• Empty Aerosol Cans
• Glass Bottles and Jars
RECYCLING LOCATIONS:
• Pie Tins
Fire Station No. 1
• Detergent Bottles
3948 West 73rd Ave.
• Plastic Milk Jugs
• Yogurt Containers
Municipal Service Center
• Butter Tubs
6575 West 88th Ave.
• Vitamin Bottles
Municipal Court
3030 Turnpike Drive
West View Recreation Center
10747 W. 108th Ave.
To prepare your items to be
recycled, please rinse out
containers to remove as much of
the food residue as possible. In
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addition, please make sure there
are NO PLASTIC BAGS
in your recyclables.
HERE ARE SOME MORE HELPFUL
HINTS WHEN DECIDING
WHETHER YOU CAN RECYCLE
THE ITEM:
1. PLASTIC – We accept plastic
containers numbered 1-7. Here are
some examples of plastics that are
okay to recycle:
• Soda, water, and juice bottles
• Liquid detergent and other
cleaning supply bottles
• Condiment bottles (ketchup,
mustard, etc)
• Milk jugs and orange juice
plastic jugs
• Shampoo bottles and liquid soap
dispensers
• Peanut butter jars
• Vitamin bottles
• Yogurt containers
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What We Can Recycle As Single Stream
• Butter Tubs
• Any #1-#7 numbered container
Plastic Items NOT accepted:
• NO plastic bags
• NO plastic egg cartons
• NO six-pack ring holders
• NO plastic plates
2. STEEL – Please make sure any
aerosol cans are totally empty. This
would include containers such as
shaving cream and hairspray cans.
Labels are okay.
3. CARDBOARD – Make sure to
flatten cardboard. No wax-lined
cardboard is accepted in the
recycling mix.
4. BROWN PAPER BAGS – NO
PLASTIC BAGS
5. CHIP OR PAPERBOARD – This
type of material includes items
such as:
• Cereal boxes
• Soda carrier boxes
• Tissue holders
• Other food boxes such as popcorn
or microwave food boxes (not the
cooking sleeves)
• Paper egg cartons are okay
• Paper towel and toilet paper tubes
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9. MAGAZINES, CATALOGS,
PHONEBOOKS – Please discard
plastic bags around these items.
WHAT WE CAN’T RECYCLE:
Please do not bring the following to
6. NEWSPAPER – We accept the
the drop-offs: plastic bags, trash,
entire newspaper including the
appliances, furniture, or household
inserts and ads.
hazardous waste (e.g. paint, motor
oil, or chemicals). For more
7. OFFICE PAPER – All types of
information on the disposal of
office paper are accepted. If you can these materials please call the
tear it, we can take it. All colors are Household Hazardous Waste &
fine as well. Don’t worry about
Recycling Hotline at 303-706-3362.
paperclips, staples, tape, or sticky
notes. NO TYVEK (polyethylene
fiber) plastic, over-night mailing
folders.
8. BULK OR JUNK MAIL – If you can
tear it, we can take it. Don’t worry
about paperclips, staples, tape, or
sticky notes. NO TYVEK
(polyethylene fiber) plastic,
over-night mailing folders.
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Air Conditioners
Non-reusable appliances
containing CFCs must, by law, be
removed by a licensed company
prior to recycling or disposal. There
will be a fee assessed with this
service. Refer to the Yellow Pages to
obtain the name and number of a
certified disposal vendor. If your
appliance is in good condition,
consider selling it to a used
appliance store (see listings in
the phone book under
“Appliances – used”).
See Household Items on page XX
for donating working appliances.
GO RECYCLE NOW
5750 East 58th Ave., Suite A
Commerce City
877.341.2309
www.gorecyclenow.com
Drop-Off Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Monday – Friday Call for availability
on Saturdays.
Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers,
Stoves/Ranges, Freezers, Air
Conditioners, Water Heaters,
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines.
Can pick up donations if needed.
DENVER OUTLETS
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Dishwashers, Microwaves. Recycling
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
services provided by Appliance
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Recycling Centers of America
Denver
(ARCA, INC)
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
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WHEAT RIDGE OUTLET
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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Air Conditioners
RUBBISH WORKS
Denver
1-800-501-9324
www.rubbishworks.com
Offers on-demand labor, hauling,
waste disposal, junk removal,
rubbish pickup and recycling
solutions for both residential and
commercial customers. Specializes
in the removal of appliances, garage
items, old furniture, and renovation
debris. Can assist with the removal
of single items to multiple
truckloads. Call for recycling fees
and collection schedules.
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
Ammunition
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UNWANTED APLIANCES
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
4370 Kendrick St.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Golden
303-658-4415
303-430-7142
Contact Senior Police Officer
www.unwanted.com
Vaughn Pepper.
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers, Dryers, Stoves & Ranges,
Dishwashers, Microwaves, Hot Water
Heaters, Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills, all other
metal items and appliances.
$5 Appliance List:
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to
cover the Freon recycling cost)
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning,
De-Humidifiers.
Standard Pricing applies
to the following:
Most Electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers,
Furniture, & Mattresses.
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Antifreeze
Your local mechanic or oil change
garage may take antifreeze for
recycling. Call first.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from
Westminster residents only.
Materials accepted include
solvents, glues, cleaners, paint,
pesticides, automotive fluids, and
household batteries.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
CLEAR CHOICE ANTIFREEZE
RECYCLING
9009 Quince St.
Henderson
303-227-9900
www.clearchoiceantifreeze.com
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Appliances
Non-reusable appliances
containing CFCs must, by law, be
removed by a licensed company
prior to recycling or disposal. There
will be a fee assessed with this
service. Refer to the Yellow Pages to
obtain the name and number of a
certified disposal vendor. If your
appliance is in good condition,
consider selling it to a used
appliance store (see listings in the
phone book under “Appliances –
used”). See Household Items for
donating working appliances.
AA CLEAN UP – DENVER
TRASH HAULING & JUNK
REMOVAL
720-329-5421
Appliances, furniture, household
junk, rubbish, brush, trash, and we
recycle metal, garage clean outs
and more. Same day service. Call
for price quote.
BENSON & BENSON METALS
6885 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-6312
Stoves, washers, dryers, and
dishwashers. Call for fees and hours.
FERGUSON CLEANING
SUPPLIES
ALL RECYCLING, INC.
1775 W. Wesley Ave.
Englewood
303-922-7722
www.allrecyclinginc.com
Please remove Freon from
appliances before recycling.
Company is a full service scrap
metal process/broker. Main
emphasis is on shredding of autos
and white goods. Please contact for
more information.
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12016 Melody Dr.
Northglenn
303-288-7070
www.Fergusoncleaningsupplies.com
Accepts vacuums, carpet cleaners
and other misc. cleaning
equipment for recycling.
GO RECYCLE NOW
5750 East 58th Ave.,
Suite A
Commerce City
877-341-2309
www.gorecyclenow.com
Drop-Off Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Monday - Friday Call for availability
on Saturdays.
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Appliances
CONTINUED
Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers,
Stoves/Ranges, Freezers, Air
Conditioners, Water Heaters,
Dishwashers, Microwaves.
Recycling services provided by
Appliance Recycling Centers of
America (ARCA, INC)
FLATIRONS HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
6900 W. 117th St. Suite 400
Broomfield
303-404-2008
Accepts donations Tuesday Saturday from 10am- 4pm
Accepts appliances – small & large,
7 years old or less and in working
order. Call for large pickup
donations.
K&M APPLIANCE/
SCRAP METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN
RECYCLING
6510 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City
303-288-6867
Accepts all major appliances, and
most small (non-plastic) appliances
for recycling. Refrigerated units
must be drained and tagged before
delivery. Call for further information.
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
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Appliances
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recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
Asphalt & Concrete
RECYCLED MATERIALS
COMPANY
ALLIED RECYCLED
AGGREGATES
7901 Hwy. 85
Commerce City
303-289-3366
www.alliedrecycle.com
Concrete and asphalt recycler.
Please contact for hours and fees.
OXFORD RECYCLING
2400 W. Oxford Ave.
Englewood
303-762-1160
www.oxfordrecycling.com
Open Monday-Saturday 7:00 am to
4:30 pm
Premier recycler of asphalt,
concrete and wood products as well
as a leading source for landscaping
materials for the entire Front Range.
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5500 Fenton
Arvada
303-423-2736
www.rmci-usa.com
Offers more than 20 years of
experience in aggregate recycling
and reuse, deconstruction,
excavation, environmental
remediation and restoration
construction.
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Bathtubs
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
BUD’S WAREHOUSE
4455 E. 46th Ave.
Denver
303-296-3990
Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
and Saturday 9am-5pm. Closed
Sundays
Accepts doors, cabinets, furniture,
windows, tile flooring, hardware,
newer appliances, counters, light
fixtures, HVAC and plumbing
supplies, new carpet, bath tubs,
and sinks.
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
5030 “Old” Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am - 4pm
Does not accept used carpet,
appliances over about 10 years old
or in rough shape, partial cans of
paint unless it is white, or other
used items that cannot be
incorporated into a new home.
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
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7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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Batteries –
All
Batteries –
Car
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries Most major auto repair retailers
can be thrown away in your
accept batteries for recycling. Some
household garbage.
may pay you to recycle them. Please
call before returning any batteries.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
PROGRAM
Every Advance Auto Parts store
Accepts household hazardous
serves as a community recycling
waste year-round from
center, accepting consumers’ used
Westminster residents only.
vehicle batteries, motor oil,
Materials accepted include
transmission fluid, hydraulic oil,
solvents, glues, cleaners, paint,
gear oil and power steering fluid
pesticides, automotive fluids, and
free of charge. Please call for hours
household batteries.
of operation.
303-706-3362
5520 W. 120th Ave.
www.cityofwestminster.us
Broomfield
303-464-8620
2265 W. 92nd Ave.
Federal Heights
303-412-1900
1300 E. 104th Ave.
Thornton
303-457-2886
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7301 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-427-0997
AUTO ZONE
Most AutoZone stores accept used
motor oil, transmission fluid, gear
oil and automotive batteries.
Contact your local Auto Zone store
for details.
9540 Federal Blvd.
Federal Heights
303-428-8100
901 W 84th Ave.
Federal Heights
303-487-0160
3705 E 104th Ave.
Thornton
303-255-4681
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Batteries – Car
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CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
At O'Reilly Auto Parts we are doing
our share to protect the
environment. Every year we collect
millions of gallons of used motor
oil and millions of old automotive
batteries for recycling - free of
charge! Help us help the
environment by dropping off your
used motor oil and automotive
batteries at one of our stores.
Contact your local O'Reilly Auto
Parts store for details. (Some
restrictions apply.)
7303 N. Federal Blvd.
Westminster
303-427-0086
Batteries –
Rechargable
8735 Wadsworth Blvd.
Westminster
303-431-1359
9280 N. Federal Blvd.
Federal Heights
303-429-6167
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
BATTERIES PLUS
10339 Federal Blvd.
Westminster
303-438-0009
BEST BUY
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
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Batteries – Rechargable
CAN LAND RECYCLING
CENTER
6141 Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
www.canlandrecyclingcenter.com
Open Monday to Friday 8:00am4:30pm and Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Sundays
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
HOME DEPOT
7125 W. 88th Ave.
Westminster
303-420-2498
CONTINUED
LOWES
5600 88th Ave.
Westminster
720-540-9334
RADIO SHACK
7243 N Federal Blvd. #600
Westminster
303-427-3380
7507 W. 80th Ave
Arvada
303-423-4599
7450 W. 52nd Ave. Unit L
Arvada
303-424-6635
421 W. 104th Ave. Unit A
Northglenn
303-280-0072
1275A E. 1st Ave.
Broomfield
303-464-9521
12385 W. 64th St.
Arvada
303-421-4985
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Batteries –
Silver Oxide
& Button Cell
BATTERIES PLUS
10339 Federal Blvd.
Westminster
303-438-0009
CAN LAND RECYCLING CENTER
6141 Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
www.canlandrecyclingcenter.com
Open Monday to Friday 8:00am4:30pm and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Closed Sundays
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous waste
year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
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Bicycles
For usable bicycles, check the
yellow pages for local Goodwill,
Salvation Army or ARC locations.
Shops, Community Collection
Drives and the general public.
Please respect the surrounding
businesses by not dumping!
9345 N. Elm Ct.
Federal Heights
303-234-0579
www.cyclallc.com
BICYCLES FOR HUMANITY
Bicycles for Humanity Colorado
(B4H) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
organization based in Colorado that
uses donated bicycles to address a
fundamental barrier to developmentmobility. Bicycles delivered through
community based bike shops provide
sustainable mobility solutions for
rural Africans
Denver or Golden –
Wheatridge Cyclery, Golden Bike Shop
Boulder –
University Cycles, Sports Garage,
Full Cycle
www.b4hcolorado.org
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
CHaRM is subsidized by three
partners including the City of
Boulder, Eco-Cycle and dedicated
recyclers such as you. There will be
a small fee for every vehicle using
this facility. If you bike in your
materials, you will not be charged a
facility fee (fees still apply to
electronic, bike tire and porcelain
materials). Please contact for details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
CYCLA, THRIFT STORE
RECYCLING PROFESSIONALS
DERAILER BICYCLE
COLLECTIVE
Derailer Bicycle Collective is a
community ran, completely free
bike shop with an all volunteer
staff. We are always in need of
donations: everything from bikes
and tools to volunteers and cash
money, or anything else that would
help. frames as it is.
411 Lipan St.
Denver
303-573-3896
www.derailerbicyclecollective.org
Collection Center and Warehouse
for used excess household goods
from Thrift Stores, Consignment
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K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Books
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
FLATIRONS HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY RESTORE
RECYCLE BICYCLES
Recycle Bicycles gladly accepts
donations of bicycles and related
equipment, as well as monetary
donations to cover expenses. 100% of
donations to Recycle Bicycles go to
operations. Bikes and related
equipment may be dropped off at any
of the following locations. Broadway &
Mexico Self-Storage; Arapahoe & Holly
Self-Storage; Any Bicycle Village store;
Any Tony’s Market.
720-404-9458
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
For usable books, check the yellow
pages for local area used book
stores that will take books of value.
Public libraries often take books for
donation.
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Accepts books for recycling,
including computer manuals and
similar softbound books. EcoCycle
removes the binders and covers
and then recycles the pages. Call
for details.
5030 Pearl St.
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6900 W. 117th St. Suite 400
Broomfield
303-404-2008
Accepts donations Tuesday Saturday from 10am- 4pm
ITEMS MUST NOT NEED REPAIR,
SIGNIFICANT CLEANING AND
MUST BE FIT FOR RESALE
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Boxes
Brick
JOHNSON BOX AND
BARRELL COMPANY
5203 Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-477-0909
Purchases once-used boxes in good
condition for reuse. Call for pricing
and details.
BEST PRICE BOXES
221 Broadway
Denver
303-785-4305
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm
900 S. Sunset St.
Longmont
303-339-5301
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 8:00am - 12:00pm
UPS STORE
10343 Federal Blvd.Unit J
303-469-2200
store4336@theupsstore.com
9975 Wadsworth Pkwy Unit K-2
303-425-3676
store2498@theupsstore.com
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MENDOZA
USED BRICK
INC.
701 W. 64th Ave.
Denver
303-427-1201
www.mendozaservices.com
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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Brick
CONTINUED
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Bubble Wrap
and Bubble wrap only. No packing
peanuts. Call for details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
UPS STORE
Generally, mail service centers
accept Styrofoam® “peanuts” and
bubble wrap for reuse. To locate a
“peanut” recycler close to you, call
the Plastic Loose-Fill Peanuts
hotline at 1-800-828-2214. There are
no recycling options for Styrofoam®
used as food packaging.
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Accepts #6 White Block Foam
Packaging, Rigid Foam Insulation
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10343 Federal Blvd.Unit J
303-469-2200
store4336@theupsstore.com
9975 Wadsworth Pkwy Unit K-2
303-425-3676
store2498@theupsstore.com
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Cardboard
Carpet
ACTION RECYCLING
7610 W. 42nd Ave.
Wheat Ridge
303-424-1600
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
DROP-OFF RECYCLING
LOCATIONS
Fire Station No. 1
3948 West 73rd Ave.
Municipal Service Center
6575 West 88th Ave.
Municipal Court
3030 Turnpike Drive
KING SOOPERS
All locations. Also accepts
aluminum cans and newspapers.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
3800 E. 48th Ave.
Denver
303-399-6351
www.wm.com
7780 E. 96th Ave
Henderson
303-797-1600
West View Recreation Center
10747 W. 108th Ave.
COLORADO RECYCLING
SERVICES
1865 W. Union Ave. Unit T
Englewood
303-942-1918
www.crs-recycles.com
Hours: Hours are: 10am - 6pm,
Monday through Friday. 11am 3pm Saturdays. Closed Sundays
and all major holidays.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
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appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Carseats
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Accepts plastic car seats with a #2
on the bottom. Materials from car
seats are recycled. Call for details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
COLORADO CHILDREN’S
AUTOMOBILE SAFETY
FOUNDATION
PO Box 4133
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.carseatprogram.com
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CD Players
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CDs, CD Cases, DVDs & Diskettes
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Many music stores buy and sell
used CDs.
GREEN DISK
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer disks. Cost
is $.10/lb with a $6 minimum.
Download shipping form on
website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
MAKIN’ TIME
301-530-5332
www.makintimeclocks.com
Creates one-of-a-kind clocks out of
old computer components, such as
hard drive platters, diskettes and
CDs. Call to determine the
acceptability of a specific component.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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Cell Phones
BEST BUY
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
Call for pricing details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
303-430-4415
Contact Senior Police Officer
Vaughn Pepper.
DENVER ZOO
Answer the Call of the Wild
2300 Steel St.
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Denver
303-376-4800
www.denverzoo.org
Eco-Cell will pay Denver Zoo up to
$10 for each working digital cell
phone. Funds from the program
will support Denver Zoo in
providing world class care to its
wild residents. Bring your old cell
phone to the guest services counter
at the main entrance of the Denver
Zoo. Located in Denver’s City Park,
the Zoo’s main entrance is on 23rd
Avenue between Colorado
Boulevard and York Street. You can
also mail your cell phones in to the
listed address.
LUMINOUS RECYCLING
11809 E. 51st Ave.
Denver
303-660-2000
www.luminousrecycling.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm.
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Cell Phones
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METECH RECYCLING
SERVICES
4920 Washington St.
Denver
720-377-7700
www.metechrecycling.com
Please call first to determine
acceptability and fee.
VERIZON WIRELESS –
HOPE LINE
1-800-426-2790
www.verizonwireless.com
Hope Line collects wireless phones
that are no longer being used. The
used phones are refurbished,
recycled or sold. With the funds
raised from the sale of the
refurbished phones, Verizon
Wireless will purchase wireless
phones and donate airtime to
victims of domestic violence
through human services and law
enforcement agencies.
Ceramic & Porcelain
Items
BUD’S WAREHOUSE
4455 E. 46th Ave.
Denver
303-296-3990
www.budswarehouse.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9-5 Closed Sundays
Bud’s Warehouse is a nonprofit
organization that accepts usable
and working building
and renovation materials. It is not a
disposal facility. REUSABLE
MATERIALS ONLY! Call for details.
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, clothing,
toilets and tubs, #2 & #4 plastic
bags, inkjet and laser jet toner
printer cartridges, athletic shoes,
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hard-back books, and computer
type manuals.
Call for pricing details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
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Porcelain Items
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pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Clothing & Fabric
There are many other charities in
the Denver area that will pick up
donations from your home. Check
with your favorite charity or look in
the Yellow Pages under “charities.”
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, clothing,
toilets and tubs, #2 & #4 plastic
bags, inkjet and laser jet toner
printer cartridges, athletic shoes,
hard-back books, and computer
type manuals. Call for pricing details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
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DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS
303-288-8387
www.dav.org
Call to schedule a pickup from your
home. Reusable items in good
condition only. Benefits their thrift
stores.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Accepts household items including
clothing, bedding, tablecloths, and
other textiles. Good quality items
are resold in thrift stores while
worn-out fabrics are sorted for
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Clothing & Fabric
further processing into rags and fill
materials. No large furniture and
appliances at drop-off center (call
store directly). No mattresses, box
springs, or lawnmowers.
7547 W. 80th Ave.
Arvada
303-456-8988
www.goodwilldenver.org
5139 N. 120th Ave. Unit 8G
Broomfield
www.goodwilldenver.org
METROPOLITAN ARC
Accepts clean clothing and other
household items for their thrift
stores. Call to schedule a pickup.
9131 North Washington
Thornton
303-450-4220
9661 West 58th Avenue
Arvada
303-420-0358
CONTINUED
6500 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield
303-439-7255
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
303-238-5263
www.cpco.org
Accepts clothing, household items,
and knick-knacks. Also accepts
some furniture and household
items. Please call to see when they
will be in your area.
VIETNAM VETERANS
OF AMERICA
1-800-775-8387
www.pickupplease.org
Call for scheduling a free pickup
from your home. No large furniture/
appliances, mattresses, waterbeds,
built-in-appliances, bathroom
fixtures, recliners, console TVs,
building materials, doors, windows,
chemicals, heaters, air conditioners,
tires, car parts, swings, carpet,
fencing, tattered/ dirty furniture,
open cosmetics, and fabric.
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Computers
There is usually a fee to recycle old
computers. Computers contain 3-8
pounds of lead and a myriad of
other toxic materials, which can
contaminate the environment when
landfilled or incinerated.
BEST BUY
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
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CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals. Call for
pricing details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from
Westminster residents only.
Materials accepted include
solvents, glues, cleaners, paint,
pesticides, automotive fluids, and
household and auto batteries and
computers. Must have additional
materials for collection, will not
pick-up electronics only.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
DELL COMPUTERS
1-800-624-9897
www.dell.com
The above Dell website gives you
the ability to sell or trade-in your
old computer. The website also
allows owners of 486’s or higher to
donate to the National Cristina
Foundation.
GATEWAY
1-800-846-2000
www.gateway.com
When buying a new Gateway
computer, consumers can request a
shipping label for mailing their old
computer to a recycler.
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GREEN DISK
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer disks and
electronics. Cost is $.10/lb with a $6
minimum. Download shipping form
on website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
METECH RECYCLING
SERVICES
4920 Washington St.
Denver
720-377-7700
www.metechrecycling.com
Please call first to determine
acceptability and fee.
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside pickup
of all major appliances. Certified to
remove CFCs. Call for recycling fees
and collection schedules.
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Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
Concrete & Asphalt
concrete, asphalt, land debris and
yard waste.
OXFORD RECYCLING INC.
ALLIED RECYCLING
AGGREGATES
7901 Hwy 85
Commerce City
303-289-3366
www.alliedrecycle.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am 4:30pm, Saturday 7am - 12pm.
Closed on Sunday. Please call for
more information.
WESTMINSTER ROTARY
CLUB COMPUTERS FOR KIDS
CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING
PROGRAM
INC.
303-428-8088
Garth Godwin
3220 Weld County Road 8
Erie
303-440-8777
Accepts presorted construction
waste such as wood, pallets,
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2400 West Oxford Ave.
Englewood
303-762-1160
www.oxfordrecycling.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am 4:30pm
Recycles tires, asphalt, concrete and
wood into products used for
construction, landscaping, & fuel.
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Shredding
Construction &
Building Materials
ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
INC.
OFFICE DEPOT
9349 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-8722
7390 W. 52nd Ave.
Arvada
303-420-9107
OFFICE MAX
5275 Wadsworth By-Pass
Arvada
303-940-8610
10450 Town Center Drive Suite 400
Westminster
303- 469-0058
STAPLES
5150 W. 120th Ave. Ste. 100
Westminster
720-887-2497
ALLIED RECYCLING
AGGREGATES
7901 Hwy 85
Commerce City
303-289-3366
www.alliedrecycle.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am 4:30pm, Saturday 7am - 12pm.
Closed on Sunday. Please call for
more information.
Orchard Town Center
14458 Delaware St. Ste. 600
Westminster
303-920-8004
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5001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver
303-321-0200
www.salvagelady.com
Accepts high quality antique doors,
windows, plumbing fixtures,
hardware, lighting, mantels and
fireplaces for resale.
BUD’S WAREHOUSE
4455 E. 46th Ave.
Denver
303-296-3990
www.budswarehouse.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9-5 Closed Sundays
Bud’s Warehouse is a nonprofit
organization that accepts usable
and working building and
renovation materials. It is not a
disposal facility. REUSABLE
MATERIALS ONLY! Call for details.
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BUILDER2BUILDER.COM LLC
www.builder2builder.com
Free online classified ads for used
building materials. Where
contractors, homeowners, retailers,
architects and designers come to
find and sell used building
materials and architectural
antiques. Call for details.
CUSTOM TILE ROOFING INC.
4560 Columbine St.
Denver
303-761-3831
www.customtileroofing.com
Salvages, purchases and resells tile
roofing. Particularly interested in
historic roof tiles.
IRON AND METALS INC.
5555 Franklin St.
Denver
303-292-5555
www.ironandmetals.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.
Accepts and provides pick-up
services for all types of scrap
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metals from demolition projects
and construction sites. Call for onsite evaluation and pricing quotes.
OXFORD RECYCLING INC.
2400 West Oxford Ave.
Englewood
303-762-1160
www.oxfordrecycling.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am 4:30pm
Recycles tires, asphalt, concrete
and wood into products used for
construction, landscaping, & fuel.
QUEEN CITY ARCHITECTURAL
SALVAGE
4750 Brighton Blvd.
Denver
303-296-0925
www.architectural-artifacts.com
Drop-off location for salvaged
construction and architectural
items. Call for details.
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RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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Cooking Oil Copiers
See Electronics
Dishwashers
See Appliances
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
Seasonal, please call.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
Diskettes &
Computer
Tapes
GREEN DISK
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer disks. Cost
is $.10/lb with a $6 minimum.
Download shipping form on
website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
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Dry Cleaning
Garment
Bags
Garment bags are now accepted for
recycling at any plastic bag drop-off
location such as grocery stores and
retail chains.
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DVDs
Electronics
GREEN DISK
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer disks. Cost
is $.10/lb with a $6 minimum.
Download shipping form on
website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
MAKIN’ TIME
301-530-5332
www.makintimeclocks.com
Creates one-of-a-kind clocks out of
old computer components, such as
hard drive platters, diskettes and
CDs. Call to determine the
acceptability of a specific
component.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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BEST BUY
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
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CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
GREEN DISK
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer equipment
and disks. Cost is $.10/lb with a $6
minimum. Download shipping form
on website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
LUMINOUS RECYCLING
14135 E. 42nd Ave. Ste. 10
Denver
303-660-2000
Hours of Operation: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All dropoffs at the Denver location must be
pre-authorized. To Schedule/
Coordinate a Recycling Event or
Pickup:
sales@luminousrecycling.com
Recycling Questions:
info@luminousrecycling.com
METECH RECYCLING
SERVICES
4920 Washington St.
Denver
720-377-7700
www.metechrecycling.com
Please call first to determine
acceptability and fee.
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UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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Expired Medication
The City of Westminster prefers
that unused drugs not be flushed
down the toilet. Doing so
introduces these drugs to the
environment. Even though the
amount from a single pill is small,
the accumulation of these small
amounts and the yet-unknown
effects on aquatic life and the
water environment concern us.
The Preferred Option:
Take advantage of community
pharmaceutical take-back
programs that allow you to bring
unused drugs to central locations
for proper disposal. Different
pharmacies offer different
programs. Some will take back
drugs they sold, some take back all
drugs, some take back none, and
others offer solutions somewhere
in between. Contact your local
pharmacy. King Soopers pharmacy
now offers a mail back program for
medications for $2.99.
Eyeglasses
Second Option:
Remove the prescription drug or
medication from the original
container and mix it with an
undesirable substance such as used
coffee grounds or kitty litter. Put
that mixture in a nondescript
container that won’t leak such as
an empty can or a sealable bag.
This ensures the drugs aren’t
diverted for non-medical use or
accidentally ingested by children or
pets. Dispose of these containers in
the trash.
LENS CRAFTERS
10442 Town Center Dr.
Westminster
303-429-2950
1281 E. 120th Ave.
Thornton
720-929-0329
SAM’S CLUB
93rd and Grant St.
Thornton
WAL-MART VISION CENTER
92nd & Sheridan
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Fire
Fencing
Extinguishers
ReSOURCE
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder
303-419-5418
www.resourceyard.org
1501 N. College Ave.
Ft. Collins
970-498-9663
Accepts chain link, welded wire,
construction fencing, chicken wire
and most other types, that are five
feet or longer, and rolled together
neatly. Wood fence sections must
be in good condition with no
missing pieces and in sections 4
feet or longer. Pieces of fencing;
split rails, posts, pickets etc, are all
accepted if they are de-nailed and
in a reusable condition as is. If a
section of fence is broken you can
take it apart and we will accept the
separate pickets and rails if they
are reusable and de-nailed.
WESTERN DISPOSAL
5880 Butte Mill Rd.
Boulder
303-444-5794
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm,
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Clean, unpainted and untreated
dimensional lumber, pallets and
other cut offs left over from
construction or demolition projects
are accepted. Pressure-treated
lumber, wafer board, plywood and
other composite lumber held
together by glue cannot be recycled
and are NOT accepted.
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HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
More
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Fire
Extinguishers
CONTINUED
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
Freezers
See Appliances
Freon
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside pickup
of all major appliances. Certified to
remove CFCs. Call for recycling fees
and collection schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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Furniture
See Household Items
Hangers
Contact your local dry cleaner for
recycling information.
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
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Hazardous Hearing Aids
COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE
Waste
DEAF AND HARD OF
HEARING (CDHH)
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
2050 Mt Zion Dr.
Golden
303-278-1204
Sponsored by the Optimist Clubs in
Colorado. The CDHH collects old
hearings aids and cooperates with
the Starkey, a hearing aids
manufacture and distributor of
hearing aids to refurbish the
hearing aids. Also, Starkey donates
new hearing aids.
LIONS CLUB
INTERNATIONAL
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL
630-571-5466
www.lionsclubs.org
One of the most effective ways
Lions help people with hearing loss
is through their hearing aid
recycling program. Lions recycle
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thousands of hearing aids a year
that enhance the lives of adults
and children worldwide.
OPTIMISTS CLUB
Help Them Hear Program
800-500-8130
www.optimist.org
Sponsored by the Optimists Club
helps clubs that heighten public
awareness of the problems
associated with hearing loss. Some
Optimists clubs accept donations,
and they work with various
companies and organizations to
help those in need of hearing aids.
Donated hearing aids are repaired
or recycled and given to those in
need.
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Household Items
There are many charities in the
Westminster area that will pick-up
donations from your home. Check
with your favorite charity or look in
the Yellow Pages under “charities”.
6850 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-650-7700
www.goodwilldenver.org
7547 W. 80th Ave.
Arvada
303-456-8988
www.goodwilldenver.org
DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS
303-288-8387
www.dav.org
Call to schedule a pickup from your
home. Reusable items in good
condition only.
Benefits their thrift stores.
FERGUSON CLEANING
SUPPLIES
METROPOLITAN ARC
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Accepts household items including
clothing, bedding, tablecloths, and
12016 Melody Dr.
other textiles. Good quality items
Northglenn
are resold in thrift stores while
303-288-7070
www.Fergusoncleaningsupplies.com worn-out fabrics are sorted for
further processing into rags and fill
Accepts vacuums, carpet cleaners
materials. No large furniture and
and other misc. cleaning
appliances at drop-off center (call
equipment for recycling.
store directly). No mattresses, box
springs, or lawnmowers.
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3047 W. 74th Ave.
Westminster
303-231-9222
Accepts clean clothing and other
household items for their thrift
stores. Call to schedule a pickup.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
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Household Items
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
1-888-363-3803
www.ucp.org
Accepts clothing, household items,
and knick-knacks. Also accepts
some furniture and household
items. Please call to see when they
will be in your area.
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UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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VIETNAM VETERANS
OF AMERICA
1-800-775-8387
www.vva.org
Call for scheduling a free pickup
from your home. No large furniture/
appliances, mattresses, waterbeds,
built-in-appliances, bathroom
fixtures, recliners, console TVs,
building materials, doors, windows,
chemicals, heaters, air conditioners,
tires, car parts, swings, carpet,
fencing, tattered/dirty furniture,
open cosmetics, and fabric.
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Light Bulbs
Only accepts the compact type
bulb, not the tube style.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
2800 W 104th Ave.
Denver
303-531-2370
COLORADO LIGHTING
ACE HARDWARE
2171 E. 74th Ave.
Denver
303-288-3152
www.coloradolighting.com
Recycles all types of light bulbs for
a fee.
7041 Pecos St.
Denver
303-429-2944
5017 W 64th Ave.
Arvada
303-426-1035
BATTERIES PLUS
10339 Federal Blvd.
Westminster
303-438-0009
Recycle your spent light bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and more. At
Batteries Plus we will make sure
your bulbs are properly cared for
and go through the complete
recycling process from start to finish.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
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HOME DEPOT
Only accepts the compact type
bulb, not the tube style.
7125 W. 88th Ave.
Westminster
303-420-2498
12169 Sheridan Blvd.
Broomfield
303-410-0861
10003 Grant St.
Thornton
303-255-8000
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Light Bulbs
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Mattresses & Box Springs
LUMINOUS RECYCLING
14135 E. 42nd Ave. Ste. 10
Denver
303-660-2000
Hours of Operation: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All dropoffs at the Denver location must be
pre-authorized. To Schedule/
Coordinate a Recycling Event or
Pickup:
sales@luminousrecycling.com
Recycling Questions:
info@luminousrecycling.com
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside pickup
of all major appliances. Certified to
remove CFCs. Call for recycling fees
and collection schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
COLORADO RECYCLING
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
SERVICES
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
1865 W. Union Ave. Unit T
metal items and appliances
Englewood
$5 Appliance List
303-942-1918
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
www.crs-recycles.com
the Freon recycling cost):
Hours: Hours are: 10am - 6pm,
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Monday through Friday. 11am - 3pm Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeSaturdays. Closed Sundays and all
Humidifiers
major holidays.
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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Motor Oil
Many auto parts and auto repair
businesses accept oil for recycling.
A fee may be charged, please call to
confirm pricing and recycling
availability.
Medical
Supplies
PROJECT CURE
10377 E. Geddes Avenue
Centennial
303-792-0729
www.projectcure.org
Microwaves
See Appliances
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
2265 W. 92nd Ave.
Federal Heights
303-412-1900
BRAKES PLUS
7301 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-427-0997
7401 W 92nd Ave.
Westminster
303-456-9500
AUTO ZONE
5465 Wadsworth Bypass
Arvada
303-467-2500
14455 W. 64th Ave.
Arvada
303-456-9191
9540 Federal Blvd.
Federal Heights
303-428-8100
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
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Motor Oil
CONTINUED
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
O’RIELLY AUTO PARTS
7303 N. Federal Blvd.
Westminster
303-427-0086
8735 Wadsworth Blvd.
Westminster
303-431-1359
Oil Filters
Oil filters can be drained of most of
their residual oil by punching a hole
in the solid end of the filter and
letting it drain for 24 hours. Some
auto shops that accept oil will also
accept filters. (See Motor Oil)
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Paint
LATEX OR WATER-BASED:
Not considered a hazardous waste
and may be discarded in household
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster trash when COMPLETELY
SOLIDIFIED. Leave lids off the can
residents only. Materials accepted
so trash hauler can see the paint is
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, dry. Add a small amount of kitty
litter, stir and allow to dry.
and household and auto batteries
OIL-BASED PAINT:
and computers. Must have
Use up according to label
additional materials for collection,
instructions, give to someone who
will not pick-up electronics only.
can use it, or contact the City of
Please call for specific wastes that
Westminster Household Hazardous
are accepted.
Waste Hotline for proper disposal.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
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Paint
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CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
Pallets
A-1 PALLET SERVICES
6400 N. Colorado Blvd.
Commerce City
303-287-7784
Recycles used pallets. They repair
and rebuild used pallets, send
unusable pieces to CRI in Erie for
recycling, send the rest to Waste
Management or set it out for free
firewood. They pay $1.25 for pallets
that they can rebuild, or otherwise
they charge a small fee.
CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING
INC.
3220 Weld County Road 8
Erie
303-440-8777
Accepts presorted construction
waste such as wood, pallets,
concrete, asphalt, land debris and
yard waste.
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R & R PALLET RECYCLING
1150 W 5th Ave.
Denver
303-446-2699
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Phonebooks Plastic Bags
RECYCLING DROP OFF
LOCATIONS
You No Longer Have to Sort – All
recycling roll-off dumpsters for
recycling now accept single stream
content. That means no more
separating your recyclables - just
put them all in one container. For a
map of the recycling locations
please see:
http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/
gmaps/recycledrop. htm
Most supermarkets in Westminster
take back plastic bags for recycling.
King Soopers, Safeway, Whole
Foods, Albertson’s and Wal-Mart
frequently have visible collection
bins; however, this may vary by
store. Also, consider using reusable
grocery bags. Many stores will give
you a 5-cent credit for each bag used.
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
RECYCLING LOCATIONS:
Fire Station No. 1
3948 West 73rd Ave.
Municipal Service Center
6575 West 88th Ave.
Municipal Court
3030 Turnpike Drive
West View Recreation Center
10747 W. 108th Ave.
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Plastic
Gardening
Pots
GARDEN COUNTRY
4181 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield
303-466-6761
www.gardencountrynursery.net
HILLTOP GARDENS
9660 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-465-2226
www.hilltopgardening.com
Prescription
Drugs
See Expired Medication
Printer Cartridges
& Ribbons
BEST BUY
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
CARTRIDGE WORLD
5088 West 92nd Ave.
Westminster
303-428-4280
www.cartridgeworld.com
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
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copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
OFFICE DEPOT
9349 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-8722
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Propane Cannisters
ARVADA RENT-ALLS
Scrap
Metal
10675 Ralston Rd.
Arvada
303-422-1212
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
ALL RECYCLING, INC.
METRO GAS
790 W. 64th Ave.
Denver
303-428-3036
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to
4:30 pm Also accepts Helium,
welding and oxygen tanks.
Refrigerators
See Appliances
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1775 W. Wesley Ave.
Englewood
303-922-7722
www.allrecyclinginc.com
Please remove Freon from
appliances before recycling.
Company is a full service scrap
metal process/broker. Main
emphasis is on shredding of autos
and white goods. Please contact for
more information.
BENSON & BENSON METALS
6885 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-6312
Stoves, washers, dryers, and
dishwashers. Call for fees and hours
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Scrap Metal
CONTINUED
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
IRON AND METALS INC.
5555 Franklin St.
Denver
303-292-5555
www.ironandmetals.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Accepts and provides pick-up
services for all types of scrap
metals from demolition projects
and construction sites. Call for onsite evaluation and pricing quotes.
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
RECYCLING
6510 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City
303-288-6867
Accepts all major appliances, and
most small (non-plastic) appliances
for recycling. Refrigerated units
must be drained and tagged before
delivery. Call for further
information.
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
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Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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Sharps
The Preferred Option:
Purchase the container from a
mail-back company. Select the size
for the sharp container that meets
your monthly or quarterly needs.
Order a new sharps container at
least one week before your
container will be full and ready to
return to the company. Return the
container to the company using the
prepaid return address label that
accompanies the sharps container
when it arrives. The container is
boxed up and labeled. The package
is shipped through the U.S Postal
Service.
Third Option:
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
sanitary workers from exposure to
potentially hazardous materials.
303-762-7387
STERICYCLE
1-866-783-7422
Sharps Mail-back Disposal Service
is ideal for people who use needles
AMERICARE
at home to treat diabetes, arthritis,
We can handle the safe disposal of
cancer or other medical conditions.
all your used sharps. We will provide It's an environmentally-responsible
you with the sharps container, and
way to dispose of home-generated
when it is full, we will replace it
sharps waste and keep you and
with an empty container. This saves your community safe.
you the hassle of taking it to a
disposal site, and protects your
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Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
Last Option:
Place the sharps in a sturdy plastic
container such as a bleach or
laundry detergent bottle with a
screw on lid. Place the container
with the other garbage for collection.
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Smoke
Detectors
Shoes
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
BOULDER RUNNING
COMPANY
2775 Pearl St. Unit 103
Boulder
303-86-255
NIKETOWN
500 16th St.
Denver
303-623-6453
CROCS
Donate your worn-out crocsTM shoes
at participating locations. They are
then ground and made into shoes
to be distributed by approved
non-profit organizations around
the world.
1129 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-442-4261
1 West Flatiron Crossing Dr.
Broomfield
303-410-0096
2000 Elitch Cir.
Denver
303-893-4036
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Smoke detectors can be one of two
kinds: photoelectric or ionizing. The
ionizing variety contains a small
amount of radioactive material,
americium-241. Although more
expensive, homeowners should
consider purchasing the
photoelectric variety to avoid future
disposal problems. Smoke detectors
with an ionizing sensor will usually
indicate on the back of the unit that
it should not be disposed of in the
regular trash. In this case, the unit
should be returned to the
manufacturer (which should also be
listed) for proper long-term disposal.
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Smoke Detectors
CONTINUED
If the manufacturer is no longer in
business or is not willing to accept
the used detector, household smoke
detectors may be disposed of in the
trash. To prevent the smoke
detector from accidentally being
broken, wrap the unit in several
layers of newspaper and carefully
place in the trash. The battery
should be removed from the unit
prior to disposal. These procedures
are intended for smoke detectors
from a household only.
Source: Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment
Sporting Goods
PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS
7330 w. 88th Ave.
Westminster
303-431-6585
653 S. Broadway
Boulder
303-499-2011
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
HARD TO RECYCLE GUIDE
Styrofoam & Bubble Wrap
Generally, mail service centers
accept Styrofoam® “peanuts” and
bubble wrap for reuse. To locate a
“peanut” recycler close to you, call
the Plastic Loose-Fill Peanuts
hotline at 1-800-828-2214. There are
no recycling options for Styrofoam®
used as food packaging.
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Accepts #6 White Block Foam
Packaging, Rigid Foam Insulation
and Bubble wrap only. No packing
peanuts.Call for details.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
Televisions
Televisions contain lead and a
myriad of other toxic materials,
which can contaminate the
environment when land filled or
incinerated. Many thrift stores
accept televisions in good working
condition. See Household Items for
thrift store information.
UPS STORE
10343 Federal Blvd.Unit J
303-469-2200
store4336@theupsstore.com
BEST BUY
9975 Wadsworth Pkwy Unit K-2
303-425-3676
store2498@theupsstore.com
104 W. 104th Ave.
Northglenn
303-252-8677
9369 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-426-4434
271 E. Flatiron Cir.
Broomfield
303-410-9715
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
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Televisions
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CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
LUMINOUS RECYCLING
pickup of all major appliances.
14135 E. 42nd Ave. Ste. 10
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
Denver
recycling fees and collection
303-660-2000
schedules.
Hours of Operation: Monday Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All drop- Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
offs at the Denver location must be Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
pre-authorized. To Schedule/
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Coordinate a Recycling Event or
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
Pickup:
metal items and appliances
sales@luminousrecycling.com
$5 Appliance List
Recycling Questions:
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
info@luminousrecycling.com
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
METECH RECYCLING
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeSERVICES
Humidifiers
4920 Washington St.
Standard Pricing applies to the
Denver
following:
720-377-7700
Most electronics & Furniture,
www.metechrecycling.com
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
Please call first to determine
& Mattresses
acceptability and fee.
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Thermometers
Thermostats
Mercury is a very toxic material
and mercury thermometers should
be recycled and not discarded.
ACE HARDWARE
All Colorado Ace Hardware stores
are accepting mercury thermostats.
This program is intended for
residential users only.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
2800 W 104th Ave.
Denver
303-531-2370
Accepts household hazardous
waste year-round from Westminster
residents only. Materials accepted
include solvents, glues, cleaners,
paint, pesticides, automotive fluids,
and household and auto batteries
and computers. Must have
additional materials for collection,
will not pick-up electronics only.
Please call for specific wastes that
are accepted.
303-706-3362
www.cityofwestminster.us
7041 Pecos St.
Denver
303-429-2944
5017 W 64th Ave.
Arvada
303-426-1035
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Toilets,
Bathtubs
& Sinks
Tires
There may be a small fee for
recycling tires. Please call for
pricing information.
BIG O TIRE
9595 W. 58th Ave.
Arvada
303-421-2881
7500 N. Pecos
Denver
303-427-9151
DISCOUNT TIRE
7401 W. 92nd Ave.
Westminster
303-940-5502
1107 W. 84th Ave.
Federal Heights
303-427-0401
BUD’S
WAREHOUSE
PEERLESS TIRE
8080 N. Sheridan
Westminster
303-426-1255
3434 W. 72nd Ave.
Westminster
303-427-7061
4455 E. 46th Ave.
Denver
303-296-3990
www.budswarehouse.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9-5 Closed Sundays
Bud’s Warehouse is a nonprofit
organization that accepts usable
and working building and
renovation materials. It is not a
disposal facility. REUSABLE
MATERIALS ONLY! Call for details.
CHaRM – CENTER FOR HARDTO-RECYCLE MATERIALS
11707 Ralston Rd.
Arvada
303-425-9574
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
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Toilets, Bathtubs & Sinks
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
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RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
Toner & Ink
Cartridges
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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CARTRIDGES
FOR KIDS
451 W. 69th St.
Loveland
1-800-420-0235
www.cartridgesforkids.com
Pays cash for used inkjet, laser, fax
and copier cartridges, used cell
phones, laptops and PDAs. If you
would like to donate any of the
above items to a local school or
non-profit organization, CFK will
either pick up the items or provide
you with pre-paid shipping labels.
Access Computer Products, Inc. also
provides a program that recycles
computers, monitors, printers and
other electronic waste materials.
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CARTRIDGE WORLD
5088 West 92nd Ave.
Westminster
303-428-4280
www.cartridgeworld.com
CHaRM – CENTER FOR
HARD-TO-RECYCLE
MATERIALS
Recycles computers, televisions,
VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones,
copiers, small electronics, #2 & #4
plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet
toner printer cartridges, athletic
shoes, hard-back books, and
computer type manuals.
5030 Pearl St.
Boulder
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
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Tools
OFFICE DEPOT
9349 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-8722
7390 W. 52nd Ave.
Arvada
303-420-9107
OFFICE MAX
5275 Wadsworth By-Pass
Arvada
303-940-8610
10450 Town Center Drive Suite 400
Westminster
303-469-0058
STAPLES
5150 W. 120th Ave.
Ste. 100
Westminster
720-887-2497
Orchard Town Center
14458 Delaware St.
Ste. 600
Westminster
303-920-8004
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DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS
303-288-8387
www.dav.org
Call to schedule a pickup from your
home. Reusable items in good
condition only. Benefits their thrift
stores.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Accepts household items including
clothing, bedding, tablecloths, and
other textiles. Good quality items
are resold in thrift stores while
worn-out fabrics are sorted for
further processing into rags and fill
materials. No large furniture and
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Tools
CONTINUED
appliances at drop-off center (call
store directly). No mattresses, box
springs, or lawnmowers.
6850 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-650-7700
www.goodwilldenver.org
7547 W. 80th Ave.
Arvada
303-456-8988
www.goodwilldenver.org
LONGMONT TOOL EXCHANGE
1330 N. Coffman St.
Longmont
303-772-1855
Buys, sell, and trades good quality
lawn mowers, tools, shop equipment,
and outdoor power tools.
METROPOLITAN ARC
3047 W. 74th Ave.
Westminster
303-231-9222
Accepts clean clothing and other
household items for their thrift
stores. Call to schedule a pickup.
RESTORE HOME
IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd.
Denver
303-722-5863
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
UNWANTED APLIANCES
Accepts, building supplies,
furniture, plumbing fixtures, tiles,
appliances, art, lighting solutions,
tools, and latex paint. Call for
details on material guidelines. Can
pick up donations if needed.
7890 W. Quincy Ave.
Denver
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N.
Wheat Ridge
303-421-1908
www.habitatdenverrestore.org
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Mon - Sat.
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1-888-363-3803
www.ucp.org
Accepts clothing, household items,
and knick-knacks. Also accepts
some furniture and household
items. Please call to see when they
will be in your area.
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
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Tools
CONTINUED
Tree Limbs Tyvek
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
The limb dropoff site is
located on the
south side of
Standley Lake
and can be
accessed
through the
“old” main
entrance to the
VIETNAM VETERANS
park, which is a
OF AMERICA
gated entry on
1-800-775-8387
the north side
www.vva.org
of 88th Avenue between
Call for scheduling a free pickup
Independence Drive and Kipling
from your home. No large
Street. Residents can recycle their
furniture/ appliances, mattresses,
tree limbs on the last Saturday of
waterbeds, built-in-appliances,
the month, March through October,
bathroom fixtures, recliners,
from 8 a.m. to noon. Limbs can be
console TVs, building materials,
any length, but must be less than 8
doors, windows, chemicals, heaters, inches in diameter. Shrubs are
air conditioners, tires, car parts,
allowed if the root ball has been
swings, carpet, fencing,
removed. Free mulch is available
tattered/dirty furniture, open
ONLY on the last Saturday of the
cosmetics, and fabric.
month while the supply lasts. Call
303-658-2201 for mulch availability.
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Envelopes
DuPontTM Tyvek® envelopes are
made of high density polyethylene
which is 100% recyclable.
TYVEK®
1-866-338-9835
For Small Quantities (less than 25
envelopes/month) turn any Tyvek®
envelope inside out, so the
unprinted white surface shows on
the outside. Stuff the inside-out
Tyvek® envelope with other used
Tyvek® envelopes for recycling.
Address and mail the envelope to:
Tyvek® Recycle
Attn. Shirley B. Wright
8401 Fort Darling Road
Richmond, VA 23237
HARD TO RECYCLE GUIDE
Video Tapes
GREEN DISK
Vacuum
Cleaners
1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
Recycles used computer disks, CDs,
DVDs, video tapes, and more. Cost
is $.10/lb with a $6 minimum.
Download shipping form on
website by clicking on “recycling”
then “shipping instructions.”
Washers
& Dryers
AA CLEAN UP – DENVER
TRASH HAULING & JUNK
REMOVAL
See Household Items
720-329-5421
Appliances, furniture, household
junk, rubbish, brush, trash, and we
recycle metal, garage clean outs
and more. Same day service. Call
for price quote.
FERGUSON CLEANING
SUPPLIES
12016 Melody Dr.
Northglenn
303-288-7070
www.Fergusoncleaningsupplies.com
ALL RECYCLING, INC.
Accepts vacuums, carpet cleaners
and other misc. cleaning
equipment for recycling.
1775 W. Wesley Ave.
Englewood
303-922-7722
www.allrecyclinginc.com
Please remove Freon from
appliances before recycling.
VCRs
See Electronics
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Washers & Dryers
Company is a full service scrap
metal process/broker. Main
emphasis is on shredding of autos
and white goods. Please contact for
more information.
BENSON & BENSON METALS
CONTINUED
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
6885 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
303-650-6312
RECYCLING
Stoves, washers, dryers, and
dishwashers. Call for fees and hours. 6510 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City
303-288-6867
GO RECYCLE NOW
Accepts all major appliances, and
5750 East 58th Ave.,
most small (non-plastic) appliances
Suite A
for recycling. Refrigerated units
Commerce City
must be drained and tagged before
877-341-2309
delivery. Call for further
www.gorecyclenow.com
information.
Drop-Off Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Monday – Friday Call for availability
SCRAP HAPPY
on Saturdays. Refrigerators,
Patrick Roybal
Washers, Dryers, Stoves/Ranges,
720-365-6724
Freezers, Air Conditioners, Water
Heaters, Dishwashers, Microwaves. Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
Recycling services provided by
north area. Small fee for service
Appliance Recycling Centers of
outside of the north metro area.
America (ARCA, INC)
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UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
HARD TO RECYCLE GUIDE
Water Heaters
See also Scrap Metal
ALL RECYCLING, INC.
1775 W. Wesley Ave.
Englewood
303-922-7722
www.allrecyclinginc.com
Please remove Freon from
appliances before recycling.
Company is a full service scrap
metal process/broker. Main
emphasis is on shredding of autos
and white goods. Please contact for
more information.
BENSON & BENSON METALS
6885 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster
303-650-6312
Stoves, washers, dryers, and
dishwashers. Call for fees and
hours
CAN LAND RECYCLING
6141 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver
303-426-4141
IRON AND METALS INC.
5555 Franklin St.
Denver
303-292-5555
www.ironandmetals.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Accepts and provides pick-up
services for all types of scrap
metals from demolition projects
and construction sites. Call for onsite evaluation and pricing quotes.
K&M APPLIANCE/SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Mark Archuleta
720-309-5113
marchuleta40@gmail.com
Anything metal will be accepted.
Call for more information.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
RECYCLING
6510 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City
303-288-6867
Accepts all major appliances, and
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most small (non-plastic) appliances
for recycling. Refrigerated units
must be drained and tagged before
delivery. Call for further
information.
SCRAP HAPPY
Patrick Roybal
720-365-6724
Small appliance and scrap metal
pick-up and disposal service in the
north area. Small fee for service
outside of the north metro area.
UNWANTED APLIANCES
4370 Kendrick St.
Golden
303-430-7142
www.unwanted.com
Provides drop-off or curbside
pickup of all major appliances.
Certified to remove CFCs. Call for
recycling fees and collection
schedules.
Free Appliance Drop-off List:
Washers Dryers Stoves & Ranges
Dishwashers Microwaves Hot Water
More
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Water Heaters
CONTINUED
Heaters Lawnmowers, Tractors,
Snow blowers, BBQ Grills All other
metal items and appliances
$5 Appliance List
(Freon appliances are $5.00 to cover
the Freon recycling cost):
Refrigerators, Freezers, Water
Coolers, Air Conditioning, DeHumidifiers
Standard Pricing applies to the
following:
Most electronics & Furniture,
Televisions, Computers, Furniture,
& Mattresses
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