Washer and Dryer Recycling in Boulder, CO
Eco-Cycle CHaRM in Boulder recycles washing machines and dryers as scrap metal for the $3 facility fee. Working appliances in good condition can be donated to Resource Central at the same address.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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)
More Colorado rules (1)
- 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)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Eco-Cycle: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- A $3 facility fee applies to every vehicle entering CHaRM. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residence does not affect access or fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses are asked to contact Eco-Cycle about bulk rates and business accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM fee schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle · effective January 1, 2026
- The fee schedule lists a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM charges a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eco-Cycle: What we accept at CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- CHaRM accepts scrap metal (items at least 50% metal by weight with no refrigerants) with the facility fee and no item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal includes microwaves (remove the glass plate), ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, barbecues and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resource Central: Commonly Accepted Donation Items & Free Pickup Services (opens in new tab) · Resource Central
- Resource Central offers free pickup for qualifying donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resource Central accepts appliances in good condition or of an antique nature. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resource Central may refuse listed items due to condition, lack of yard space or other reasons. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resource Central: Donate Appliances and Lighting Fixtures After Your Remodel (opens in new tab) · Resource Central
- Resource Central says washing machines in good working order are worth donating. 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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