Washer and Dryer Recycling in Alamosa, CO

Appliances must go in the metal bins at the San Luis Valley Regional landfill rather than the landfill face.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Alamosa

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlamosaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
How it works
Book online, set out your washer and dryer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority LandfillCounty service · Rio Grande CountyAlamosa County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Regional landfill at 1600 County Road 44, Monte Vista, serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Charges by cubic yard or ton, with per-item fees for mattresses, couches, tires and electronics; metals go in on-site bins.
Cost & rules
- Appliances are metal and must go in the on-site metal bins, not the landfill face.
- Waste from outside the six member counties requires Landfill Manager approval.
- Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged double.
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Before you go

Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.

More about washers and dryers

Colorado rules

Electronics built into a clothes washer or dryer are not "electronic devices" under Colorado's e-waste law, so the electronics landfill ban does not apply to them. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
Once freon is removed, most landfills can accept refrigerators and other appliances for recycling or disposal. Source: CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab)

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Some communities have large-item pickup days to help homeowners dispose of items that can't go in regular trash; CDPHE suggests checking with your city or county. Source: CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Home (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- The authority serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from other counties is discouraged and requires the Landfill Manager’s approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Services & Fees (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Commercial haulers are accepted at separate rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Uncovered or unsecured trash is charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Unacceptable Waste (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Metals including appliances may not go in the landfill working face; metal bins are provided on site. Checked October 26, 2026.
CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Once freon is removed, most landfills can accept refrigerators and other appliances for recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some communities have large-item pickup days to help homeowners dispose of items that can't go in regular trash; CDPHE suggests checking with your city or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab) · Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services
- Electronics built into a clothes washer or dryer are not "electronic devices" under Colorado's e-waste law, so the electronics landfill ban does not apply to them. Checked October 26, 2026.

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