A-Z Guide: Appliances
Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
6400 Arapahoe Road (Co-located with ReSource)
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
www.ecocycle.org/charm
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Gate closes at 5:00 so please plan to arrive by 4:45 p.m.) and Sunday 11:00 to 4:00 (Gate closes at 4:00 so please arrive by 3:45 p.m.)
Large appliances without Freon are accepted including: stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, and dishwashers. Appliances that are 50% metal or more are accepted at no charge
Appliances with Freon are accepted. There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of Freon removal for refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Appliances containing refrigerant (Freon) must, by state law, have it removed by a company licensed to do so before recycling or disposal. If your appliance is in good condition, consider selling it to a used appliance store (see listings in the phone book under "Appliances-used").
Small appliances that have a plug or battery are accepted such as: electric toothbrushes, blow dryers, curling irons, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, blenders, small fans, swamp coolers, humidifiers, carpet steamers, shop vacs and much more. Appliances that are 50% metal or more are accepted at no cost. There are minimal fees for recycling all other appliances.
Appliances are accepted at the CHaRM ONLY and are NOT recyclable in your curbside, single-stream recycling bin.
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Longmont Waste Diversion Center
(Scrap Metal Bin)
140 Martin St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-7300
www.ecocycle.org/yourcommunity/longmont
Accepts appliances that are more than 50% metal that do not contain Freon or CFCs, including dishwashers, water heaters, toasters, microwaves, washers and dryers. No refrigerators, air conditioners or freezers. Must be dropped off during business hours only.
Boulder County Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Center
286 Ridge Rd. (E. of Peak to Peak Hwy.)
Nederland, CO
303-258-7878
www.ecocycle.org/yourcommunity/nederland
Accepts appliances that are more than 50% metal as scrap metal for recycling during staffed hours only. Appliances are accepted for a fee. Call for more information.
City of Louisville
The City of Louisville is offering a pilot scrap metal collection program. Drop off items that are at least 50% metal for recycling--such as microwaves, toasters, pipes, shelving, empty paint cans and more--at the Public Works and Operations Yard at 1600 Empire Rd. in Louisville from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, city holidays excepted. The program will not accept refrigerators or other appliances containing Freon, propane canisters or other sealed tanks, cable, wire, batteries or any hazardous waste. (Find options for recycling these materialshere.) Learn more about the scrap metal recycling program.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?
6655 Arapahoe Ave Unit D
Boulder, CO 80303
1-800-468-5865 (1-800-GOT-JUNK)
www.1800gotjunk.com
Will pick up old furniture, appliances, mattresses, refrigerators, carpet, tires, computers, trash, yard waste, electronics, scrap metal and construction debris. Recycles items that can be recycled.
Go Recycle Now
ARCA - Commerce City
5750 East 58th Avenue, Suite A
Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 877-341-2309
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
http://www.gorecyclenow.com/
Recycles appliances responsibly, free of charge.
ARES Thrift Store
2536 Spruce Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-8088
Accept gently used clothing, furniture, household appliances and other household items. Appliances and electronics must work and have all parts. Call for details.
Gone For Good
303-736-2387
www.goneforgoodstore.com
Will pick up furniture, electronics, yard waste, carpet, appliances and more. They recycle items or give you cash back for what they can sell. Call for more details, hours or to schedule a pick-up.
Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
1455 Dixon Ave
Suite 210
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-447-3787
www.flatironshabitat.org
Accepts new appliances (7 years old or less) still under warranty. Also accepts new construction materials. Call first.
Flatirons Habitat ReStore
6900 W. 117th
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-404-2008
http://flatironsrestore.com/home
Accepts working appliances as well as many other goods. See website for list of acceptable items. They reserve the right to decline any goods depending on their current needs so call before to confirm. Call for pickup of large donations and any questions you might have.
Bizzy B's Recycling
202 Martin
Corner of 2nd & Martin
Longmont, CO 80501
720-435-0489
Removes and recycles Freon® free of charge from freezers, air conditioners and refrigerators that are dropped off.; There is a charge for pick up.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1351 Sherman Dr.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-776-3334
www.stvrainhfh.org
Takes large working appliances no older than 10 years, no rust inside. Takes small working appliances, clean furniture, window hardware, wall coverings including framed pictures, mirrors, remodeling and building materials, tools, heating and cooling equipment, lawn and garden items, sporting goods and ranch supplies. Also takes aluminum cans, cell phones, ink cartridges and toner cartridges. Check website for a complete list.
Our Center
303 Atwood St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-7773
www.ourcenter.org
Call to find out if they are accepting large working appliances, mattresses or box springs. You can always drop off small working appliances, used clothing, shoes, linens, dishes, bicycles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, luggage, furniture, plastic shopping bags, medical equipment and other small household items. Contact Margie Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Warren Used Appliance
337 Main St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-5039
Accepts and sometimes purchases working and non-working appliances. Sells used appliances. Pickup service in Longmont and CFC removal provided for a fee.
Iliff Appliance Removal Service
Larimer County, CO
303-320-0258
Sells reconditioned appliances. Pickup service for the Denver Metro area. Fees for appliance pickup and refrigerant recovery range from $10-$20 or more. No drop-off.
Rocky Mountain Recycling
6510 Brighton Blvd.
Commerce City, CO 80022
303-288-6868
www.mountainrecycling.com
Accepts all major appliances, and most small (non-plastic) appliances for recycling. Refrigerated units must be drained and tagged before delivery. May pay for scrap metal and copper. Call for further information.
Unwanted Appliances
5220 W. 3rd Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
1-888-886-9268
www.unwanted.com
Provides driop-off location and pickup of all major appliances, home or commercial. Takes exercise equipment, electronics, air conditioners, swamp coolers, water coolers, freezers, hot water heaters, solar panels, lawnmowers, grills, motorcycles, tractors. Certified to remove CFCs. Call for fees and schedules.
