Waste & Recycling Resources
Denver County Waste & Recycling
e-Waste - Staples™ Recycling Service
Staples Recycling Services
https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics/
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR FREE RECYCLING*
Accessories/adapters/cables
All-in-one computers
Cable/satellite receivers
Calculators
Camcorders
CD/DVD/Blu-ray players
Coffee Brewers (less than 40 lb.)
Computer speakers
Connected home devices
Copiers
Cordless phones
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Digital projectorscarpet
eReaders
Fax machines
Flash drives
Gaming consoles/handhelds
GPS devices
Hard drives
iPod®/MP3 players
Keyboards & mice
Laptops
Mobile phones
Modems
Monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma)
Printers/multifunction devices
Routers
Scanners
Shredders
Small servers
Stereo receivers
Tablets
UPS/battery backup devices
Video streaming devices (Apple TV®, Roku Player, etc.)
Webcams
Paint Recycling
Free Paint Recycling
Link to Denver
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/hazardous-waste/reduce-paint-waste.htmlhttps://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/hazardous-waste/reduce-paint-waste.html
Recycling paint is more convenient than ever in Colorado. Residents and businesses in Colorado can take unwanted, leftover paint for recycling to participating paint retailers (paint, hardware, and home improvement stores) that have volunteered to take back paint.
There is no charge for dropping off paint at any PaintCare drop-site.
Appliances, Freon, Refrigerators, Freezers, Coolants, Air Conditioners
Denver residents serviced by Solid Waste Management may schedule a FREE appliance collection by appointment.
Link to EcoProjex
https://www.ecoprojex.com/denver-pick-uphttps://www.ecoprojex.com/denver-pick-up
Appliance collections are done by the city’s contractor (EcoProjex) to ensure that metals are recycled and Freon gases from refrigerated appliances are handled in an environmentally safe manner.
Accepted appliances for collection:
- Stoves/Ovens
- Hot Water Heaters
- Furnaces
- Dishwashers
- Microwave Ovens
- Refrigerators*
- Freezers*
- Air Conditioners*
- Washers & Dryers
*Contain Freon gas
Tires
Local tire stores are a great resource for recycling tires for a small fee, average $2 – $3 per tire.
Jefferson County Waste & Recycling
e-Waste (ex: Electronics, Phones)
Jefferson County Recycling Centers is Rooney Road Recycling
https://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org/
They will take the Electronics that for the most part are not legal to put in the dumpster.
e-Waste - Staples™ Recycling Service
Staples Recycling Services
https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics/
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR FREE RECYCLING*
Accessories/adapters/cables
All-in-one computers
Cable/satellite receivers
Calculators
Camcorders
CD/DVD/Blu-ray players
Coffee Brewers (less than 40 lb.)
Computer speakers
Connected home devices
Copiers
Cordless phones
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Digital projectorscarpet
eReaders
Fax machines
Flash drives
Gaming consoles/handhelds
GPS devices
Hard drives
iPod®/MP3 players
Keyboards & mice
Laptops
Mobile phones
Modems
Monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma)
Printers/multifunction devices
Routers
Scanners
Shredders
Small servers
Stereo receivers
Tablets
UPS/battery backup devices
Video streaming devices (Apple TV®, Roku Player, etc.)
Webcams
Paint Recycling
https://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org/
The Rooney Road Recycling Center is the permanent year-round household hazardous chemical and waste recycling center made available to Jefferson County residents (and Arvada residents in Adams County) by your local government.
It’s easy to make an appointment online or by phone to deliver your wastes to the Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm, or schedule residential curbside pickup. A small copay is required for household chemical disposal. Some items are recycled for free and some require an additional charge. We recycle over 99% of the chemicals collected, keeping them out of our natural environment.
The HazMart and Paint Re-use Rooms are not available at this time.
Used Paint Recycling
Used paint is now being recycled through a program managed by PaintCare. If all you have is architectural paint products to dispose, make an appointment to bring it to the Rooney Road Recycling Center and recycle it for FREE!
Appliances, Freon, Refrigerators, Freezers, Coolants, Air Conditioners
Jefferson County list of resources that recycle appliances
https://www.jeffco.us/BusinessDirectoryii.aspx?ysnShowAll=0&lngNewPage=1&txtLetter=&txtZipCode=&txtCity=&txtState=&txtBusinessName=&lngBusinessCategoryID=57&txtCustomField1=&txtCustomField2=&txtCustomField3=&txtCustomField4=&txtAreaCode=https://www.jeffco.us/BusinessDirectoryii.aspx?ysnShowAll=0&lngNewPage=1&txtLetter=&txtZipCode=&txtCity=&txtState=&txtBusinessName=&lngBusinessCategoryID=57&txtCustomField1=&txtCustomField2=&txtCustomField3=&txtCustomField4=&txtAreaCode=
Tires
Local tire stores are a great resource for recycling tires for a small fee, average $2 – $3 per tire.
Adams County Waste & Recycling
e-Waste (ex: Electronics, Phones)
Adams County Recycling – https://www.adcogov.org/recycling-guides
Hard-to-Recycle
Many households replace outdated electronics on a regular basis. Although it seems simple and convenient to throw old items in the trash, there are ways to dispose of electronic waste that won’t hurt the planet. There are several companies in Adams County that will provide pick-up or drop-off services in order to properly dispose of electronic waste.Hard-to-Recycle items include: • Cell phones • Computers • TV’s • Printer cartridges • Alkaline batteries • Lithium batteries • LED light bulbs • Incandescent light bulbs • Plastic bagsStyrofoam
e-Waste - Staples™ Recycling Service
Staples Recycling Services
https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics/
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR FREE RECYCLING*
Accessories/adapters/cables
All-in-one computers
Cable/satellite receivers
Calculators
Camcorders
CD/DVD/Blu-ray players
Coffee Brewers (less than 40 lb.)
Computer speakers
Connected home devices
Copiers
Cordless phones
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Digital projectorscarpet
eReaders
Fax machines
Flash drives
Gaming consoles/handhelds
GPS devices
Hard drives
iPod®/MP3 players
Keyboards & mice
Laptops
Mobile phones
Modems
Monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma)
Printers/multifunction devices
Routers
Scanners
Shredders
Small servers
Stereo receivers
Tablets
UPS/battery backup devices
Video streaming devices (Apple TV®, Roku Player, etc.)
Webcams
Paint Recycling
https://www.adcogov.org/news/free-paint-drop-eventhttps://www.adcogov.org/news/free-paint-drop-event
Tires
Local tire stores are a great resource for recycling tires for a small fee, average $2 – $3 per tire.
What and What Not to Put in a Dumpster
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Asbestos Removal
Asbestos-containing materials should never be placed in a dumpster, recycling bin, or regular trash without following proper handling and disposal procedures. When disturbed, asbestos can release microscopic fibers into the air that may pose serious health risks if inhaled.
If you suspect a material contains asbestos, especially in older homes or buildings, have it tested by a qualified professional before starting demolition or renovation work. In the Denver area, licensed asbestos abatement contractors can safely remove and properly dispose of asbestos-containing materials at approved facilities.
Heads up: Do not cut, sand, drill, or break materials that may contain asbestos. Colorado regulations require special handling, transportation, and disposal procedures. Always use a licensed professional for large projects or whenever asbestos has been confirmed.
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Steel and Aresol Cans
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Glass
Denver offers recycling
- Food & beverage glass bottles and jars only.
- Remove lids.
- Large metal lids can be recycled, but still must be removed.
Denver does not recycle.
- NO Glassware (such as vases or drinking cups)
- NO Window glass
- NO Ceramics
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Plastic
- Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, cups and containers marked with the #1 through #7 in the recycling symbols.
- Examples include: Soda, water, shampoo, & soap bottles; milk, laundry detergent, & cat litter jugs; yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, & butter tubs; Peanut butter & mayonnaise jars; “To-go” & “take out” plastic drinking cups; Plastic trays like those used for microwave dinners; Clear “Clam-Shell” containers like those used to package strawberries, bakery goods & salads (remove as much of the price sticker from the plastic as possible); and Plastic egg cartons & cookie divider shells.
Denver offers recycling
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Aluminum
Denver offers recycling
- Aluminum cans, foil, trays, and pie plates .
- Remove as much food residue as possible.
- Do not crush aluminum cans.
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Denver does not recycle.
- NO Foil bags (such as potato chip bags).
- NO Foil “yogurt” lids.
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School Supplies
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Appliances without Freon or Microwaves
Many Denver-area scrap metal recyclers and appliance recycling programs accept washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, and water heaters. Some utility providers and retailers may also offer appliance haul-away services when delivering new units.
Heads up: Appliances containing refrigerants require special processing and may have additional fees.
Construction Debris
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Metal Debris
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Slate, Rock etc.
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Floor tile
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Asphalt Shingles
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General Trash
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Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel
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Mattress
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Household and Business Furniture
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Household and Business Cleanout
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Moving
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Yard Waste
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Yard Waste Branches and Brush
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Yard Waste Bushes, Garden Waste
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Sod and Dirt
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Christmas Trees
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Grass clippings with dirt attached
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