All Recycling North, LLC provides recycling services for metals and electronic materials. They also offer waste transfer services and support transportation logistics.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Atlas Metal & Iron has served the Denver metro area since 1956 from 1100 Umatilla St. The Denver yard buys most metals with marketable recycling value and runs the largest wire-chopping facility in the Rocky Mountain region, which supports competitive copper wire pricing. Services include retail scrap purchasing, industrial accounts, a regional dealer network, on-site roll-off containers, and computer recycling.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Lead, Steel, Stainless steel, Zinc, Cast iron, Tin and sheet metal, Alloys, Computers (computer recycling)
Blue Star Recyclers is a Denver-based organization that focuses on secure and ethical electronics recycling for businesses and households. They prioritize data protection and environmental sustainability while also creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Computers, TVs, Phones, Appliances, Small electronics
Services: Electronics recycling · Secure data destruction · Business pickup services · ITAD & reuse
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110043861014 for BLUE STAR RECYCLERS DENVER at 953 DECATUR ST, DENVER, CO. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-01-30. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:CONOX0551, RCRAINFO:COR000225607. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, OTHER HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-01-30. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
Can Land is a family-owned scrap metal recycler in Denver, founded by Ed Pearman in 1990. They pay cash and post top prices for non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum cans, insulated wire, and stainless steel. Can Land does not buy steel, but provides a drop-off bin for steel recycling.
The yard is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, and closed Sundays and major holidays. Metal prices can change daily, so it is worth calling for current rates before you come. Fittingly, much of the building itself was constructed from recycled materials.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun Closed
CF&I Recycling offers scrap metal services in Denver, Colorado, Colorado Springs, and Minot. Formerly known as EVRAZ Recycling, the company focuses on offering reliable and competitively priced metal recycling services for both household and business customers.
Listed hours: Mon 6AM - 4 PM · Tue-Fri 6 AM - 4 PM · Sat 7 AM - 3 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals
Services: Public drop-off for metal items · Roll-off bins for job sites and industrial facilities · Scheduled scrap pickup for businesses · On-the-spot payment with competitive rates · Custom scrap management programs · Certified scale weights and transparent pricing
What are the hours of operation for CF&I Recycling in Denver?
The Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off allows Denver residents to recycle and compost materials free of charge. Located at 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231, it serves as a key site for reducing landfill waste in the community.
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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Household recycling materials, Compost materials, Branches up to 4ft long and 4in in diameter
Services: Recycling drop-off · Compost drop-off
What are the operating hours?
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:30pm; Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Closed Sundays, Mondays, and City Holidays.
Who is eligible to use the drop-off?
Only Denver residents with proof of residency can use the drop-off.
Denver Metal Recycling is a site specializing in the recycling of scrap metal and electronics. They provide services for drop-off and haul away of various metal types including vehicles, aluminum, copper, and more.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Stars & Stripes Scrap Metal provides recycling services for scrap metal, offering fair pricing and quick service. They cater to both individuals and businesses, focusing on turning unwanted metal into value. The company operates multiple locations in Denver and Houston, making it accessible for recycling needs.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM · Sun 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Genesis Electronics Recycling of Colorado is listed at 2045 S Valentia Street, Unit 15 in Denver and offers electronics recycling. Current walk-in access, hours, accepted equipment and fees could not be confirmed from an accessible current operator source; call 720-881-7238 before visiting.
Iron & Metals Inc is a family-owned metal recycling center in Denver. They specialize in buying and processing various grades of scrap metal, including iron, steel, aluminum, and copper.
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Self-service salvage yard at 390 W. 66th Way where customers search the vehicle inventory online, then pull their own parts from foreign and domestic cars, trucks and SUVs. The yard buys junk cars and offers free towing, and the Sell My Car line is 720-739-2097.
Waste Management Denver is a waste and recycling services provider serving the greater Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Colorado communities. Located at 3600 East 48th Avenue in Denver, this facility is part of Waste Management's nationwide network of waste management services, providing residential trash collection, recycling services, and dumpster rental solutions throughout the Denver metro area. Waste Management Denver offers a full range of waste management services including residential trash and recycling collection, commercial waste management, dumpster rental for construction and renovation projects, and specialized waste disposal services. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 AM, providing extended service hours to accommodate the diverse needs of Denver area residents and businesses. Waste Management Denver serves communities throughout the Denver metropolitan area including Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Arvada, and surrounding suburbs. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, offering recycling programs to help divert waste from landfills. Their residential recycling services accept cardboard, paper, plastics (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, tin cans, and other recyclable materials. Waste Management Denver also provides specialized services for electronics recycling, appliance disposal, and other materials that require special handling. The facility's convenient location on East 48th Avenue provides easy access from major highways including I-70, I-25, and I-76. Waste Management Denver is part of the larger Waste Management network, ensuring reliable service and consistent waste management solutions for the Denver community. Whether you need regular trash collection, recycling services, or temporary dumpster rental, Waste Management Denver provides waste management solutions to meet your needs.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM · Sat-Sun Closed
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Materials Accepted in Denver
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Denver include scrap metal, metal recycling, Copper, Brass, Aluminum Cans. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Denver runs its trash, recycling, and compost service through Denver Solid Waste Management, and the whole system is volume based: your trash bill depends on the size of the cart you choose (35, 65, or 95 gallon), while the purple recycling cart and the green compost cart both ride along at no additional cost. Recycling picks up every other week, trash and compost are collected weekly, and large item pickup runs on its own nine week cycle. Colorado has no bottle deposit law, so cans and bottles go straight into the purple cart rather than to a redemption center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in Denver's purple recycling cart?
The purple cart takes plastic containers like bottles, jugs, tubs, and jars, metal cans and empty aerosol cans, cardboard and paperboard (flattened), paper, and glass beverage bottles and jars. It does not take plastic bags or film, foam, window or automotive glass, mirrors, ceramics, wine glasses, or light bulbs. Denver's #1 contamination problem is plastic bags, so loose recyclables should never be bagged before they go in the cart.
Does Denver recycling take glass?
Yes. Denver accepts glass beverage bottles and jars directly in the purple recycling cart, no separate bin needed. It draws the line at other glass types though: window glass, automotive glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, wine glasses, and heat resistant kitchen glass like bakeware are not accepted and belong in the trash.
How does Denver's trash pricing work, and is compost included?
Denver bills residential trash by cart size rather than a flat rate: a 35 gallon cart costs less than a 65 or 95 gallon cart, so smaller households or better recyclers pay less. Every address can request a green compost cart, which is collected weekly at no extra charge, along with the every-other-week purple recycling pickup. The city estimates about half of what typically goes in the trash could actually be composted.
How does Denver handle household hazardous waste and electronics?
Hazardous items like paint, batteries, and chemicals should never go in the trash, storm drains, or the alley. Denver runs a Household Hazardous Waste At-Your-Door collection program plus free paint recycling and battery disposal drop-offs. Electronics can't legally go in Colorado trash at all under the state's e-waste ban, so Denver residents get one free E-cycle coupon per household per year for discounted drop-off recycling of TVs, computers, and other electronics through its partner, Blue Star Recyclers.
How do I get rid of large items or extra trash in Denver?
Large Item Pickup happens on your regular collection day once every nine weeks, and covers up to 5 bulky items (furniture, rugs, exercise equipment) plus up to 10 bags of extra trash. It does not cover electronics, appliances, construction debris, or hazardous materials, which have their own separate programs. If you regularly generate more trash than your cart can hold, you can request a bigger cart size through your Denver Utilities Online account instead of waiting for the large item cycle.
Recycling tips for Denver
•Never bag your recycling before putting it in the purple cart. Bagged recyclables get treated as trash contamination, Denver's most common recycling mistake citywide.
•If an item is smaller than the palm of your hand, it's too small for the purple cart. Loose caps, bottle caps, and small plastic bits should go in the trash instead.
•Downsizing to a 35 gallon trash cart is the easiest way to lower your monthly bill, since recycling and compost pickup cost the same regardless of your trash cart size.
•Since Colorado has no bottle deposit program, there's no redemption value for cans or bottles here. Put beverage containers straight in the purple cart rather than saving them for a deposit refund.
•Save your one free E-cycle coupon for a big-ticket item like a TV or desktop computer, since it only resets once per household per calendar year.
Recycling centers near Denver
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: