Hazardous Waste Disposal in Colorado

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

1901 63rd St.

720-564-2251

Boulder County's household hazardous waste drop-off at 1901 63rd St. in Boulder. It serves Boulder County residents plus residents of Broomfield and Erie.

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Norman Smith Service Center Used Oil Drop-Off

3001 W. 124th Ave.

303-438-6336

Broomfield Public Works Fleet Maintenance accepts cooking oil and motor and transmission oil from Broomfield residents at the Norman Smith Service Center, 3001 W. 124th Ave.

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El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

3255 Akers Dr Colorado Springs CO 80922 USA

719-520-7878

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (87 reviews)

The Household Hazardous Waste site in El Paso County allows residents to safely dispose of hazardous waste materials. Items such as paints, batteries, and chemicals are accepted to ensure they do not harm people, pets, or the environment.

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Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility

5500 Highway 52

(970) 400-2217

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The south Weld County hazardous waste site on Highway 52 in Dacono accepts household waste free from county residents on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It follows the same 5-gallon container and 200-pound limits as the Greeley site.

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Summit County SCRAP Facility

639 Landfill Road

970-668-4290

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-11:30 AM for select materials

The Summit County Resource Allocation Park on Landfill Road in Dillon takes paper, glass, cardboard, plastics 1 and 2, cans, food scraps, appliances, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Summit County residents recycle for free on weekdays, and the site is the only county location for motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze.

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Durango Recycling Center

710 Tech Center Dr Durango CO 81301 USA

(970) 375-5004

Mon Closed · Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thu-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.3 (23 reviews)

The City of Durango offers recycling services for residents and businesses, including curbside collection for households and commercial/multi-unit buildings, as well as a public drop-off site at the Durango Recycling Center. Accepted materials for recycling include Single Stream Mixed Recycling, glass (drop-off only), electronics, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and paint (at participating PaintCare retailers). Household hazardous waste can be recycled during annual collection events. Visitors can use the "What Goes Where Wizard" tool to find additional recycling options at retail locations and special events. Recycling is emphasized as a cost-effective and eco-friendly practice that conserves resources and energy. Additionally, a downloadable guide on "How to Recycle Right and Avoid the Landfill" is available for reference.

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City of Fort Collins Timberline Recycling Center

1903 S Timberline Rd Fort Collins CO 80525 USA

(970) 829-6337

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (76 reviews)

The City of Fort Collins’ Timberline Recycling Center accepts everyday recyclables such as bottles, cans, cardboard, and glass, along with hard-to-recycle materials including electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, and wood waste. The center is part of the city’s waste-diversion services.

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Larimer County Landfill & Waste Diversion

5887 S Taft Hill Rd Building F Fort Collins CO 80526 USA

(970) 498-5760

4.0 (628 reviews)

Larimer County Landfill & Waste Diversion is a waste management facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving residents and businesses throughout Larimer County. This municipal facility provides essential waste disposal, recycling, and environmental education services to the community, operating as part of Larimer County's commitment to responsible waste management and environmental stewardship. WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: • Landfill Disposal: Accepts a variety of waste materials for proper disposal • Recycling Center: Single-stream and specialized recycling services • Electronics Recycling: Dedicated electronics and TV recycling program • Household Hazardous Waste: Safe disposal of hazardous materials and liquids • Drop 'n' Swap Store: Free reusable items including paints, stains, and cleaners • Garbage Garage Education Center: Educational tours and waste management programs FACILITY OPERATIONS: • Landfill Disposal: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Electronics Recycling: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Recycle Bins: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Household Hazardous Waste: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed Wednesdays) • Business Office: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Education Center: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Reservations required) ACCEPTED WASTE MATERIALS: • Mattresses and furniture • Electronics including TVs • Tires and rims • Carpet and flooring materials • Refrigerators and appliances • Hot water heaters • Household hazardous waste • General household waste • Construction and demolition debris SPECIAL PROGRAMS: • Household Hazardous Waste Program: Safe disposal of paints, stains, cleaners, automotive products • Drop 'n' Swap Store: Free reusable household items for residents • Garbage Garage Education Center: Educational tours and waste management programs • Electronics Recycling: Dedicated program for electronic waste disposal • Fee Calculator: Online tool to estimate disposal costs IMPORTANT NOTICE: The current landfill is expected to reach capacity and close by late 2025. A new, modern landfill is under construction in northern Larimer County and is anticipated to begin accepting waste in July 2026. A new waste diversion facility is also under construction at the existing site, scheduled for completion in April 2026. SERVICE AREAS: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and surrounding communities throughout Larimer County, Colorado. WHY CHOOSE LARIMER COUNTY LANDFILL: • Municipal facility with public service commitment • waste management services • Environmental education and outreach programs • Safe hazardous waste disposal • Community-focused programs and services • Professional staff and clean facility operations Contact Larimer County Landfill for waste disposal services, recycling programs, or to learn more about environmental education opportunities in Fort Collins and Larimer County.

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Glenwood Springs Recycling Center

102 13th St Glenwood Springs CO 81601 USA

(970) 945-2931

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (3 reviews)

Glenwood Springs’ downtown Recycle Center is at 102 13th St. The city lists separated recycling streams and organics drop-off, with clean-material rules and several named exclusions.

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Rooney Road Recycling Center

by appointment only 151 S Rooney Rd Golden CO 80401 USA

(303) 316-6262

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 8:00 AM – 1:50 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:50 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (61 reviews)

Rooney Road Recycling Center provides appointment-based drop-off for household hazardous waste at its Golden facility. The center accepts most household hazardous-waste items, with fees and material-specific rules listed in its accepted-items guide; non-residential very small quantity generators should call for arrangements.

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Mesa County Solid Waste Management Facility

3071 US-50

Mesa County's Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 3071 US-50 accepts electronics for recycling at $0.80 per pound. Colorado has banned e-waste from landfills since July 2013, and the site takes cash, checks and cards.

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Weld County North Household Hazardous Waste Facility

1311 North 17th Avenue

(970) 400-2217

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Weld County's north facility in Greeley takes household hazardous waste free from county residents and runs a product reuse program on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Households can drop off up to 200 pounds per day.

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Clean Harbors Henderson Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

9775 E. 97th Place

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; every 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Clean Harbors runs a household hazardous waste drop-off at its Henderson facility on East 97th Place, part of a multi-state HHW program. Drivers pull up and technicians offload paint and thinners, household cleaners and pesticides, automotive oils and fluids, e-waste, and batteries from the vehicle. No appointment or advance notice is required, and payment is by credit card (AMEX, Mastercard, Visa), charged by the pound. Explosives, fireworks, ammunition, reactives, sharps and regulated medical waste, and waste larger than 5 gallons are turned away.

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Transfer Station Recycling Center - Idaho Springs (9cc58187)

1531 Co Rd 140 Idaho Springs CO 80452 USA

(303) 679-2482

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (26 reviews)

Clear Creek County operates the Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Idaho Springs. The site accepts household trash, construction debris, furniture, and appliances for a fee, and offers recycling for clean, sorted materials.

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