Microwave Recycling in Colorado Springs, CO
Urban Recycling takes microwaves for $5 and E-Tech Recyclers accepts them among non-refrigerant appliances. The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility lists microwaves as not accepted; working ones can be donated to the Pikes Peak Habitat ReStores.
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Before you go
- Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
- Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
Colorado rules
- Electronics built into a microwave oven 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 (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- El Paso County: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources
- Microwaves are on the list of items not accepted at the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only El Paso and Teller County households may use the facility, and proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business and commercial waste (including schools, churches and nonprofits) is not accepted at the household facility; the county refers these to its VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Urban Recycling Co: What We Take (materials & pricing) (opens in new tab) · Urban Recycling Co
- Microwaves are $5, printers $5, exercise equipment $15 each, tires with rims $12 and tires without rims $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Tech Recyclers: What We Recycle (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
- E-Tech takes selected non-refrigerant appliances such as stoves, washers, dryers, ovens and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity: Donate to ReStore (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
- The ReStores accept only items in good condition, in full working order, with a high chance of being sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include freezers, washers, dryers, microwaves and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Tech Recyclers: FAQs (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
- Residential customers may use the drop-off facility during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Tech Recyclers: Rates & Pricing (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
- Commercial customers are asked to contact E-Tech for customized pricing. 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 microwave oven 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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