Recycling in Aurora, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Denver: Large Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
  • Denver lists private drop-off facilities (including DADS and All Recycling North Transfer Station) that take large items such as furniture for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver lists All Recycling North Transfer Station among drop-off facilities for large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver lists DADS among private drop-off facilities that take large items such as furniture for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver lists private trash drop-off facilities in the metro area, including the DADS landfill, that accept large items such as mattresses for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DADS is one of the drop-off facilities Denver lists for East Denver. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WM Solutions: Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
  • DADS accepts appliances, tires and electronic waste for an additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DADS accepts electronic waste (and appliances and tires) for an additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The recycling center at DADS accepts single stream recycling at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WM: DADS fact sheet (PDF) (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
  • The DADS Recycling Convenience Center takes electronic waste, scrap metal, white goods and whole tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• All Recycling: North Denver location (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
  • The site is open to the public as a waste transfer station and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
  • All Recycling accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All Recycling buys metal; pricing varies with material and market. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptance policies can differ by All Recycling location. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household items All Recycling buys include metal exercise equipment, microwaves, refrigerators, appliances and washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Leave refrigerant lines intact; items with cut refrigerant lines are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead-acid batteries and batteries other than lithium-ion are accepted; lithium-ion batteries are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (as a hazardous liquid) is prohibited; empty dried paint cans are accepted as metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: ReStore Locations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
  • Habitat Aurora ReStore: 1640 S. Abilene St. H, Aurora 80012, (720) 904-6739; store open every day 10am–6pm, donation dock every day 10am–5:30pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Aurora: Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
  • Aurora lists the ReStore at 1640 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80012. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists this location as a paint drop-off site (record 6267). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site for households and businesses in colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists this location as a paint drop-off site (record 6270). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site for households and businesses in colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • For a limited time PaintCare offers direct pickup for households in certain counties with leftover paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is for households with more than ten gallons of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for the pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible counties include El Paso, Teller, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households call (720) 854-8722 to see if they qualify and request service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Aurora: Paint & Household Chemicals (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
  • The At Your Door fee is $10, with limited monthly appointments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule by calling 800.449.7587 or at WMatYourDoor.com. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint can be recycled through At Your Door, though Aurora points residents to free PaintCare options. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aurora lists a free paint recycling event 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Eaglecrest High School, 5100 S. Picadilly St. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aurora paint recycling events are free and open to everyone, including businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints, stains, shellacs and more are accepted at the free events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents register for a time slot. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Arapahoe County: Trash and Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Arapahoe County
  • Waste Management will pick up automotive products, batteries, paint products, household chemicals and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aurora is among the places whose residents can use the service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The cost is $20, or $10 for Aurora residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Free Paint Recycling Event in Aurora - November 7th (GreenSheen Paint registration page) (opens in new tab) · GreenSheen Paint (on Circular.eco)
  • The registration page dates the event Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM, at Eaglecrest High School, 5100 South Picadilly Street, Aurora, CO 80015. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The event is run with Eaglecrest High School, Aurora Water and GreenSheen Paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Home (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Xcel Energy pays a $50 rebate for recycling an old working fridge or freezer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Outdoor Pickup (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Participants must be Xcel Energy residential electric customers living in Colorado; gas-only customers are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Units must be made in 2021 or earlier and be 10–30 cubic feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances must be working and clean at pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No more than four working units per household per program year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Help Center (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Eligible Colorado ratepayers can have refrigerators and freezers picked up to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Aurora: Recycling Opportunities – Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
  • DADS charges a fee for some hard-to-recycle items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Aurora: Recycling Opportunities (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
  • Aurora’s Recycling Opportunities page has a "Cardboard, Glass, Plastics, Metals, and Paper" link that points to WM’s DADS location page. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the Belleview Store & Donation Center at 14400 E. Belleview Ave., phone 720-870-5196. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the Havana Store & Donation Center at 10590 E. Colfax Ave., phone 303-364-6385. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the Tower Store & Donation Center at 18355 E. 35th Pl., phone 720-262-9830. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the Smoky Hill Donation Center at 22880 E. Smoky Hill Rd., phone 720-870-2311. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
  • arc Thrift Stores lists its Colfax (Aurora) store at 10000 E Colfax Ave, ZIP 80010, phone 303-343-9843. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • arc Thrift Stores lists its Gateway (Aurora) store at 1070 South Sable Boulevard, ZIP 80012, phone 303-369-5858. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • arc store donation hours are Monday–Saturday 9am–8pm and Sunday 10am–5pm; donation stations and outlets are open daily 8am–6pm (applies to all arc locations). Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aerosols, unlabeled containers and leaking or empty containers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is accepted during regular business hours; call ahead to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit: 5 gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado program (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare says there is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill accepts furniture, sporting goods and exercise equipment in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations must be in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Taking gently used items to any Goodwill of Colorado location is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home pickups are offered through partner ReSupply as a fee-based service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Free Computer Recycling (Dell Reconnect) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill of Colorado donation centers accept computers and components of any brand and condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is provided at no cost to residential computer donors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill recommends backing up data and erasing the hard drive before donating. Checked October 26, 2026.

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