This guide is intended to assist you in your efforts to live green. By living more sustainably, you are keeping materials out of landfills, preventing poisons from entering our soil and water, and preserving natural resources for future generations. Your efforts, together with ours, are taking us closer to an environmentally sustainable world to live. Thank you for your dedication and participation.
Westminster residents have a choice of several large-item pickup services. Below is a list of trash haulers and the items they will pick up for disposal. We also included organizations that pick up and recycle commonly discarded large items, including mattresses, appliances, and couches.
At the bottom is a list of hard-to-recycle items listed in alphabetical order. Click on the item to expand it and read more about your options.
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GFL (Price varies by amount/item) To schedule call 303-744-9881
Republic (Price varies by amount/item) To schedule call 303-286-1200
Waste Management (Prices vary, no more than 150 lbs) Schedule in WM App or call 303-797-1600
Altitude To schedule call 303-487-1515
Crush Disposal To schedule call 720-242-9866
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Cut Rate Junk Call 720-434-8042
Junk Monkeys Call 303-550-2590
Junkman Enterprises Call 303-777-4667
Mattresses
Couches
TVs
Scrap metal
Eco-Cycle
303-444-66346400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder
Junkman Enterprises
ReStore
70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver303-407-2310
Wheat Ridge Outlets10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge303-421-1908
Red Rocks Recycling
720-579-2899Pick up for $20, AC fee of $15.
Rubbish Works
Denver1-800-501-9324
Scrap Happy
Jasper720-934-2932
City of Westminster Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Clear Choice Antifreeze Recycling
9009 Quince St., Henderson303-227-9900
Rooney Road Recycling Center
151 South Rooney Road - Jefferson County303-316-6262
ALL Recycling, Inc.
1775 W. Wesley Ave., Englewood303-922-7722
1 Park St, Broomfield 303-404-2008
70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver, 303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge303-421-1908
6510 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City 303-288-6868
6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226
Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday closed
7901 Hwy. 85, Commerce City303-289-3366
303-289-855510100 Dallas St., Henderson
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can be thrown away in your household garbage.
SustainAbility
6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226Mon-Thurs: 10 am to 6 pmFri & Sat- 9 am to 3 pmSunday closed.
Accepts: Li-Ion Rechargeable Laptop Batteries, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries, Vehicle Batteries (car, motorcycle/scooter, marine/RV) and APC/UPS Backup Units.
Rooney Road Recycling
2265 W. 92nd Ave., Federal Heights303-412-1900
1300 E. 104th Ave., Thornton303-457-2886
7301 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster303-427-0997
Batteries Plus
10339 Federal Blvd., Westminster303-438-0009
Best Buy Program Recycling
9369 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster303-426-4434
104 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn303-252-8677
Can Land Recycling Center
6141 Federal Blvd., Denver303-426-4141
800-449-7587
Eco-Cycle CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
Accepts books for recycling, including computer manuals and similar softbound books. EcoCycle removes the binders and covers and then recycles the pages. Call for details.
6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver303-407-2310Wheat Ridge Outlet
Generally, mail service centers accept Styrofoam “peanuts” and bubble wrap for reuse. To locate a “peanut” recycler close to you, call the Plastic Loose-Fill Peanuts hotline at 1-800-828-2214. There are no recycling options for Styrofoam used as food packaging.
Accepts #6 white block foam packaging, rigid foam insulation and bubble wrap only. No packing peanuts. Call for details.
UPS Stores
10343 Federal Blvd., Unit J303-469-2200store4336@theupsstore.com
9975 Wadsworth Parkway, Unit K-2303-425-3676store2498@theupsstore.com
City of Westminster Drop-Off Recycling Locations
SustainAbility Hard-to-Recycle Center
Free Cycle
Gone for Good
303-777-4667
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Carpet must be unused. Denver Outlets70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver 303-407-2310Wheat Ridge Outlet10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge303-421-1908
Colorado Children's Automobile Safety FoundationP.O. Box 4133, Boulder303-444-6634
Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT)
The program website includes drop-off locations and a used car seat checklist.
Green Disk1-800-305-3475Recycles used computer disks. Cost is $0.10/lb with a $6 minimum. Download shipping form on website by clicking on “recycling” then “shipping instructions."
SustainAbility6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226
Eco-Cycle CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsRecycles computers, televisions, VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-back books and computer type manuals.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
METech Recycling Services4920 Washington St., Denver720-377-7700Please call first to determine acceptability and fee.
Rocky Mountain Recycling303-288-6868
City of Westminster Police Department9110 Yates Dr., WestminsterCell phones will be turned in and any funds derived from them will be used to buy new, basic cell phones for the elderly and victims of crime in need.
Eco-Cycle CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials Recycles computers, televisions, VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, clothing, toilets and tubs, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-back books and computer type manuals.Call for pricing details.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Accepts cooktops, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, fridges and washers. Must be in full working order, clean and less than 15 years old. Non-working and older appliances may be dropped off at the Denver, Aurora, Wheat Ridge or Littleton locations for recycling.
Denver Outlets
70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver, 303-722-5863 7890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver
Wheat Ridge Outlet
10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge 303-421-1908
There are many other charities in the Denver area that will pick up donations from your home. Check with your favorite charity or search "charities near me" in your web browser.
Disabled American Veterans303-288-8387Call to schedule a pickup from your home. Reusable items in good condition only. Benefits their thrift stores.
Goodwill IndustriesAccepts household items including clothing, bedding, tablecloths and other textiles. Good quality items are resold in thrift stores while worn-out fabrics are sorted for further processing into rags and fill materials. No large furniture and appliances at drop-off center (call store directly). No mattresses, box springs, or lawnmowers.7547 W. 80th Ave., Arvada303-456-89885139 N. 120th Ave., Unit 8G, Broomfield
ARC Thrift StoresAccepts clean clothing and other household items for their thrift stores. Call to schedule a pickup.9131 North Washington, Thornton303-450-42209661 West 58th Ave., Arvada303-420-03586500 West 120th Ave., Broomfield303-439-7255
United Cerebral Palsy303-238-5263Accepts clothing, household items, and knick-knacks. Also accepts some furniture and household items. Please call to see when they will be in your area.
Vietnam Veterans of America1-800-775-8387Call for scheduling a free pickup from your home. No large furniture/ appliances, mattresses, waterbeds, built-in-appliances, bathroom fixtures, recliners, console TVs, building materials, doors, windows, chemicals, heaters, air conditioners, tires, car parts, swings, carpet, fencing, tattered/ dirty furniture, open cosmetics and fabric.
See Eco-Cycle Compost Guide
Best Buy Program Recycling9369 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster303-426-4434104 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn303-252-8677
Eco-Cycle CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials Recycles computers, televisions, VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-back books and computer type manuals. Call for pricing details. 6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
Dell Computers1-800-624-9897The Dell website gives you the ability to sell or trade-in your old computer. The website also allows owners of 486’s or higher to donate to the National Cristina Foundation.
Gateway1-800-846-2000When buying a new Gateway computer, consumers can request a shipping label for mailing their old computer to a recycler.
Green Disk1-800-305-3475Recycles used computer disks and electronics. Cost is 10 cents/pound with a $6 minimum. Download shipping form on website by clicking on “recycling” then “shipping instructions.”
Junkman Enterprises303-777-4667
METech recycling Services4920 Washington St., Denver720-377-7700Please call first to determine acceptability and fee.
Rocky Mountain RecyclingAccepts desktops, laptops and servers. 303-288-6868
Habitat for Humanity ReStoreAccepts cooktops, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, fridges and washers. Must be in full working order, clean and less than 15 years old. Non-working and older appliances may be dropped off at the Denver, Aurora, Wheat Ridge or Littleton locations for recycling.Denver Outlets70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., Denver303-407-2310Wheat Ridge Outlet10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge303-421-1908
Eco-Cycle CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsRecycles computers, televisions, VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-back books and computer type manuals. Seasonal, please call.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
See "Appliances."
Garment bags are now accepted for recycling at any plastic bag drop-off location such as grocery stores and retail chains.
See "Appliances"
Habitat for Humanity ReStoreCall for on material guidelines. Can pick up donations if needed.Denver Outlets70 Rio Grande Blvd., Denver303-722-58637890 W. Quincy Ave., DenverWheat Ridge Outlet10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road, N. Wheat Ridge303-421-1908
SustainAbility Hard to Recycle Center6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226
Contact your local dry cleaner for recycling information.
Communications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH)2050 Mt Zion Drive, Golden303-278-1204Sponsored by the Optimist Clubs in Colorado. The CDHH collects old hearings aids and cooperates with the Starkey, a hearing aids manufacturer and distributor of hearing aids to refurbish the hearing aids. Also, Starkey donates new hearing aids.
SustainAbility Hard to Recycle Center 6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada 303-425-9226
Spring Back ColoradoMattress and box spring recycling fee - $304975 Pontiac St., Commerce City, 80022720-515-1328
Eco-Cycle - CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsCHaRM is subsidized by three partners including the City of Boulder, Eco-Cycle and dedicated recyclers such as you. There will be a small fee for every vehicle using this facility. If you bike in your materials, you will not be charged a facility fee (fees still apply to electronic, bike tire and porcelain materials). Please contact for details.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
O'Reilly Auto Parts7303 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster303-427-00868735 Wadsworth Blvd., Westminster303-431-1359
Green Girl Recycling303-442-7535
Fire Station No. 13948 W. 73rd Ave.
Eco-Cycle - CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
See "Expired Medication"
Eco-Cycle - CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsRecycles computers, televisions, VCR’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hardcover books and computer type manuals.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
Office Depot9349 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster303-650-8722
Preferred option: purchase the container from a mail-back company. Select the size for the sharp container that meets your monthly or quarterly needs. Order a new sharps container at least one week before your container will be full and ready to return to the company. Return the container to the company using the prepaid return address label that accompanies the sharps container when it arrives. The container is boxed up and labeled. The package is shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Kaiser Permanente 11245 Huron St., Westminster303-338-4545
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility1901 63rd St., Boulder720-564-2251
Last option: Place the sharps in a sturdy plastic container such as a bleach or laundry detergent bottle with a screw on lid. Place the container with the other garbage for collection.
Eco-Cycle - CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsRecycles computers, televisions, vcr’s, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and #4 plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-back books and computer type manuals.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
Shredded paper cannot be placed in a recycle bin, as it is not easily processed at recycling facilities. One option for shredded paper is to compost it, but this only works if the paper is a standard white color and does not have a glossy texture. Another option is to bring it to SustainAbility.SustainAbility Hard to Recycle Center6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226
Smoke detectors can be one of two kinds: photoelectric or ionizing. The ionizing variety contains a small amount of radioactive material, americium-241. Although more expensive, homeowners should consider purchasing the photoelectric variety to avoid future disposal problems. Smoke detectors with an ionizing sensor will usually indicate on the back of the unit that it should not be disposed of in the regular trash. In this case, the unit should be returned to the manufacturer (which should also be listed) for proper long-term disposal. If the manufacturer is no longer in business or is not willing to accept the used detector, household smoke detectors may be disposed of in the trash. To prevent the smoke detector from accidentally being broken, wrap the unit in several layers of newspaper and carefully place in the trash. The battery should be removed from the unit prior to disposal. These procedures are intended for smoke detectors from a household only. Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Generally, mail service centers accept Styrofoam “peanuts” and bubble wrap for reuse. To locate a “peanut” recycler close to you, call the plastic loose-fill peanuts hotline at 1-800-828-2214. There are no recycling options for Styrofoam used as food packaging.
6400 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-444-6634
SustainAbilityHard to Recycle Center Accepts only #6 expanded polystyrene (eps) in the form of white, block packing Styrofoam6240 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada303-425-9226
Best Buy recycling program
6400 Arapahoe, Boulder
303-444-6634
Mercury is a very toxic material. Mercury thermometers should be recycled and not discarded.
City of Westminster Household Hazardous Waste ProgramAccepts household hazardous waste year-round from Westminster residents only. Materials accepted include solvents, glues, cleaners, paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, and household and auto batteries and computers. Must have additional materials for collection, will not pick up electronics only.Please call for specific wastes that are accepted.800-449-7587
Eco-Cycle - CHaRM – Center for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsRecycles computers, televisions, VCRs, fax machines, cell phones, copiers, small electronics, #2 and plastic bags, inkjet and laser jet toner printer cartridges, athletic shoes, hard-cover books and computer type manuals.6400 Arapahoe, Boulder303-444-6634
Office Max5275 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada303-940-8610
Orchard Town Center14458 Delaware St., Suite 600, Westminster303-920-8004
Disabled American Veterans303-288-8387Call to schedule a pickup from your home. Reusable items in good condition only. Donations benefit their thrift stores.
ARC Thrift Stores3047 W. 74th Ave., Westminster303-231-9222Accepts clean clothing and other household items for their thrift stores. Call to schedule a pickup.
United Cerebral PalsyAccepts clothing, household items, and knick-knacks. Also accepts some furniture and household items. Please call to see when they will be in your area.
Vietnam Veterans of America1-800-775-8387Call for scheduling a free pickup from your home. No large furniture/appliances, mattresses, waterbeds, built-in-appliances, bathroom fixtures, recliners, console TVs, building materials, doors, windows, chemicals, heaters, air conditioners, tires, car parts, swings, carpet, fencing, tattered/dirty furniture, open cosmetics and fabric.
Residents are encouraged to recycle their tree limbs to reduce landfill use and provide valuable mulch. Limb chipping and free mulch are available for Westminster residents.
See "Household Items"
ARES thrift storeVacuums must be in working order2536 Spruce St #a, Boulder303-444-8088
See "Electronics"
Green Disk1-800-305-3475Recycles used computer disks, CDs, DVDs, video tapes and more. Cost is 10 cents/pound with a $6 minimum. Download shipping form on website by clicking on “recycling” then “shipping instructions.”
AA clean up – Denver trash hauling and junk removal720-329-5421Appliances, furniture, household junk, rubbish, brush, trash and we recycle metal, garage clean outs and more. Same day service. Call for price quote.
All Recycling, Inc.
1775 W. Wesley Ave., Englewood303-922-7722Please remove freon from appliances before recycling. company is a full service scrap metal process/broker. Main emphasis is on shredding of autos and white goods. Please contact for more information.
Go Recycle Now5750 East 58th Ave., Suite A, Commerce City877-341-2309Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves/ranges, freezers, air conditioners, water heaters, dishwashers and microwaves. Recycling services provided by Appliance Recycling Centers of America.
Rocky Mountain Recycling6510 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City 303-288-6867Accepts all major appliances and most small (non-plastic) appliances for recycling. Refrigerated units must be drained and tagged before delivery. Call for further information.
Scrap HappyJasper720-934-2932Small appliance and scrap metal pick-up and disposal service in the north metro area. Small fee for service outside of the north metro area.
Matter Recycling
https://www.matterrecycling.com/
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