Question 1

How many recycling centers are in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 100 recycling centers across 52 cities in Colorado. The most coverage is in Colorado Springs (11 centers), Denver (11 centers), Fort Collins (5 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in Colorado most commonly handle scrap metal, Electronics, Drop-off, auto salvage, used auto parts. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Springs has several of the Colorado centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Colorado Springs page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Denver, Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Denver typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in Fort Collins, Colorado?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in Fort Collins combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Fort Collins listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does Colorado have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Colorado accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in Colorado

Cities with recycling centers in Colorado

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Alamosa

Arvada

Aspen

Atwood

Aurora

Bayfield

Boulder

Breckenridge

Brighton

Broomfield

Brush

Capulin

Colorado Springs

Commerce City

Craig

Delta

Denver

Divide

Durango

Englewood

Erie

Fort Carson

Fort Collins

Frisco

Glenwood Springs

Golden

Grand Junction

Greeley

Gunnison

Henderson

Hotchkiss

Idaho Springs

Lakewood

Littleton

Longmont

Louisville

Loveland

Monte Vista

Montrose

Monument

Nederland

Northglenn

Penrose

Pueblo

Rifle

Sheridan

Silverthorne

Steamboat Springs

Sterling

Swink

Thornton

Wheat Ridge

Recycling resources

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