Materials
A-Z Recycling Guide -- Other
Didn't find the resource you were looking for? Don't despair, we have three more options for you:
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You can advertise your item on Craigslist or Boulder Freecycle Network. These are free, online networks where you can give away items you no longer want. The service is free and the exchange is done on your own time and terms.
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For commercial quantities of materials, check out Repurposed Materials in Denver. They accept products such as vinyl billboards, chains, tires, barrels, conveyor belts and more.
- Call Eco-Cycle at (303) 444-6634. Our staff is available Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer your recycling questions.
A-Z Recycling Guide -- 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 the filter drain for 24 hours. Drained filters may be disposed of through Boulder County's Household Hazardous Waste program. (See below). Some auto shops that accept motor oil also accept oil filters (see "Motor Oil" for more information).
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
1901c 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (720) 564-2251
Website: www.bouldercountyrecycles.com
Hours: Wed. - Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed for public holidays.
Resident Household Hazardous Waste
Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility is open for household hazardous waste drop off from all residents of Boulder County, City and County of Broomfield, and the Town of Erie. Proof of residency (for example, your driver's license, vehicle registration, voter identification, tax certificate, lease agreement or utility bill) is required when you drop-off your wastes. Hazardous wastes are recycled or disposed of properly.
Broomfield, Longmont, and Superior hold annual or periodic hazardous waste collection events for their residents. Please call your local town/city hall for details.
Accepted materials: Unused and unwanted hazardous products year-round from residents of Boulder County, City and County of Broomfield, and Town of Erie. This includes residents of Allenspark, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Hygiene, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward. Proof of residency (e.g. driving license, voter ID, tax certificate, lease agreement) is required. Materials accepted include household cleaners, solvents, fluorescent tubes, glues, cleaners, pesticides, automotive fluids, automobile batteries, paint and paint products and rechargeable and non-alkaline batteries. Radioactive, explosive, shock-sensitive, infectious, and commercially generated wastes are not accepted.
Business Waste
Business (commerical businesses, agencies, non-profits, institutions, religious organizations, and schools) wastes are accepted by appointment only. Please visit website for details and application:
www.bouldercounty.org/env/hazwaste/pages/cesqgbusinessservices
A-Z Recycling Guide -- Newspaper
Residents and businesses with single-stream recycling can recycle newspapers through their curbside recycling. Learn more about single-stream recycling.
- Newspaper inserts are okay
- No plastic newspaper bags. See recycling options under Plastic Bags.
The following drop-off centers accept newspapers for recycling. Click on the site for the location and hours:
Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Services (businesses only)
Phone: (303) 444-6634
Email:
Website: www.ecocycle.org/businesses
Services provided: Collection for all traditional recyclables (mixed paper including bagged shredded paper, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and tin cans, scrap metal), hard-to-recycle materials (computers, fax and copier machines, other electronics, plastic bags with a #2 or #4, stretch wrap, #6 white block foam, wooden pallets, textiles, books and paired shoes) and compostables (all food and landscaping waste, uncoated paper products and compostable food service products made from plant materials). Dumpsters, wheeled carts, roll-off boxes, compactors and other collection equipment available. Visit website, call or e-mail for more information. Businesses only.
University of Colorado Boulder
CU Recyling
207 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: (303) 492-8307
Webite: www.colorado.edu/ecenter/recycling
Accepted materials: Newspapers for recycling. Check website or call for locations. Service for CU community only.
Western Disposal
5880 Butte Mill Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 444-2037
Website: www.WesternDisposal.com
Hours: Summer (April - Thanksgiving) -- Mon. - Sat., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winter (Thanksgiving – March 31) -- Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Service provided: Western Disposal’s Trash and Recycle Center provides a one-stop shop for your recycling and composting needs. Fees may apply. Call for rates.
Accepted materials: Construction materials. Large appliances including air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, and dishwashers. In addition, we also accept pallets, scrap metal, single-stream recyclables, yard waste, wood waste, and food waste.
Not Accepted: Electronics, hazardous waste.
A-Z Recycling Guide -- Office Paper and Opened Mail
Residents and businesses with single-stream recycling can recycle office paper and opened mail through their curbside recycling. Learn more about single-stream recycling.
- NO "neon" fluorescent or dark-colored papers
- NO kraft or goldenrod (orange-brownish envelopes)
- NO sheets of address labels
- NO stickers
The following drop-off centers accept office paper and opened mail for recycling. Click on the site for the location and hours:
Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Services (businesses only)
Phone: (303) 444-6634
Email:
Website: www.ecocycle.org/businesses
Services provided: Collection for all traditional recyclables (mixed paper including bagged shredded paper, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and tin cans, scrap metal), hard-to-recycle materials (computers, fax and copier machines, other electronics, plastic bags with a #2 or #4, stretch wrap, #6 white block foam, wooden pallets, textiles, books and paired shoes) and compostables (all food and landscaping waste, uncoated paper products and compostable food service products made from plant materials). Dumpsters, wheeled carts, roll-off boxes, compactors and other collection equipment available. Visit website, call or e-mail for more information. Businesses only.
University of Colorado Boulder
CU Recyling
207 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: (303) 492-8307
Webite: www.colorado.edu/ecenter/recycling
Accepted materials: Office paper and opened mail for recycling. Check website or call for locations. Service for CU community only.
Western Disposal
5880 Butte Mill Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 444-2037
Website: www.WesternDisposal.com
Hours: Summer (April - Thanksgiving) -- Mon. - Sat., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winter (Thanksgiving – March 31) -- Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Service provided: Western Disposal’s Trash and Recycle Center provides a one-stop shop for your recycling and composting needs. Fees may apply. Call for rates.
Accepted materials: Construction materials. Large appliances including air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, and dishwashers. In addition, we also accept pallets, scrap metal, single-stream recyclables, yard waste, wood waste, and food waste.
Not Accepted: Electronics, hazardous waste.
A-Z Recycling Guide -- Motor Oil
Motor oil is a hazardous material and should never go in curb-side recycling or in trash. Please read below for proper disposal.
Empty oil containers are NOT recyclable and should go in trash.
Many auto parts and auto repair businesses accept oil for recycling. These typically include O'Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone, NAPA and some Amoco stations. Sometimes a fee is charged. Please call first to confirm that oil is accepted and to find out information about appropriate containers. Used motor oil bottles are not recyclable. Motor oil should never be mixed with any other fluid or chemical, including water. For oil recycling in the Cities of Westminster, Northglenn, and Aurora, call the Metro Area Oil Recycling Hotline at (303) 431-7988. For other locations, go to www.recycleoil.org.
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
1901c 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (720) 564-2251
Website: www.bouldercountyrecycles.com
Hours: Wed. - Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed for public holidays.
Resident Household Hazardous Waste
Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility is open for household hazardous waste drop off from all residents of Boulder County, City and County of Broomfield, and the Town of Erie. Proof of residency (for example, your driver's license, vehicle registration, voter identification, tax certificate, lease agreement or utility bill) is required when you drop-off your wastes. Hazardous wastes are recycled or disposed of properly.
Broomfield, Longmont, and Superior hold annual or periodic hazardous waste collection events for their residents. Please call your local town/city hall for details.
Accepted materials: Unused and unwanted hazardous products year-round from residents of Boulder County, City and County of Broomfield, and Town of Erie. This includes residents of Allenspark, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Hygiene, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward. Proof of residency (e.g. driving license, voter ID, tax certificate, lease agreement) is required. Materials accepted include household cleaners, solvents, fluorescent tubes, glues, cleaners, pesticides, automotive fluids, automobile batteries, paint and paint products and rechargeable and non-alkaline batteries. Radioactive, explosive, shock-sensitive, infectious, and commercially generated wastes are not accepted.
Business Waste
Business (commerical businesses, agencies, non-profits, institutions, religious organizations, and schools) wastes are accepted by appointment only. Please visit website for details and application:
www.bouldercounty.org/env/hazwaste/pages/cesqgbusiness.aspx
City and County of Broomfield
Norman Smith Service Center
3001 W. 124th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (303) 438-6336
Hours: Tues. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Website: www.broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=1030
Accepted materials: Motor oil from Broomfield residents. 5 gallons per household per month, and you must take back empty containers. Oil is not accepted from commercial establishments.
Longmont Waste Diversion Center
140 Martin St
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 651-8416
Website: longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/trash-and-recycling/special-services-events/hard-to-recycle-items
Service provided: Accepts drop-off any amount of oil, antifreeze or car batteries. Call ahead for hours and regulations regarding containers.
Pellman's Automotive Services
2560 49th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 938-4050
Accepted materials: Car batteries and used motor oil at no charge. Contact them directly for business hours.
O'Reilly Auto Parts
3275 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 444-0654
6785 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (303) 446-8805
1285 S. Public Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: (303) 664-1705
1417 N. Main St.
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 651-2512
8735 Wadsworth Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80003
Phone: (303) 431-1359
Website: www.oreillyauto.com
Service provided: All locations accept oil for recycling. Please see guidelines above.
J & S Automotive
6590 Odell Pl.
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 530-1455
Website: www.js-auto.com/index.htm
Accepted materials: Used motor oil and car batteries for recycling. Antifreeze is recycled on-site. Bring antifreeze in a clear container. Free drop-off. No limit. Call for information.
AutoZone
1310 S. Public Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: (303) 665-9000
1210 N. Main St.
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 776-8490
Accepted materials: Oil and car batteries (maximum 6) for recycling. Please follow guidelines above. Call for additional details.
Stan's Tires
1950 W. South Boulder Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: (303) 666-8914
Accepted materials: Up to five gallons of oil per visit for recycling. Also takes antifreeze. Call for information.
Louisville Tire & Auto Care
1190 Griffith St., Unit 1
Louisville, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 665-4902
Website: www.louisvilletireandautocare.com
Service provided: Recycles antifreeze, motor oil, car batteries. Call for more information.
Mesa Oil
17300 Coal Creek Canyon Rd. (Hwy. 72)
Arvada, CO 80007
Phone: (303) 426-4777
Website: www.mesaoil.com
Service provided: For businesses: takes used oil, oily water, oil filters, used absorbants, grease, antifreeze and oily rags. For individuals: takes motor oil at Do-It-Yourself station in front of building on Umber Ct.
Raptor Used Oil Recovery
4440 Navajo Ct.
Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 346-8208
Service provided: Picks up industrial amounts of motor oil. No drop-off site available.
