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Scrap Metal Recycling in Erie, CO

The Town offers metal disposal at the Erie Recycling Center, 1000 Briggs Street, free for residents. The center’s own page conflicts on scrap metal, so call 303-926-2734 first.

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

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Erie

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ErieNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your scrap metal 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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  2. Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-offCounty service · Boulder CountyFree
    How it works

    Boulder County site at 286 Ridge Road, Nederland, CO 80466 (unincorporated Boulder County). Hours: Sun–Tue and Thu–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Wednesday.

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  3. Erie Recycling CenterCity service · ErieErie residentsConditions applySources disagree on a detailFree
    How it works

    Town-run, residents-only drop-off at 1000 Briggs Street, Erie (8 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, holiday and weather permitting) for single-stream recycling, cardboard, yard waste, food scraps and metal. Free with proof of Erie residency. On-site phone 303-926-2734. Modelled as a program because no ZIP code is published for the site.

    Cost & rules
    • The Recycling Center page lists mixed metals as accepted but also lists "scrap metal" as prohibited; call 303-926-2734 before bringing metal.
    • No refrigerators or other units that once held Freon, and no tanks or canisters unless cut open with the valve removed.

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  4. Western Disposal Services (63rd St.)Pickup service · Boulder CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    Western Disposal Services (63rd St.) at 2051 63rd St. in Boulder, named on Boulder County's drop-off list. The county page gives no ZIP code; check hours and fees with the operator before you go.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
    • Scrap metal accepted for recycling includes appliances without Freon, dishwashers, microwaves and hot water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal is accepted free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Boulder County: Recycling Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
    • Boulder County lists the Western Disposal 63rd Street site as accepting mattresses, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean-Up Days (opens in new tab) · Town of Erie
    • Metal disposal changed at clean-up events in 2026; the Town offers metal disposal at its Recycling Center, 1000 Briggs St. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Erie
    • Dropping off accepted materials is free to Erie residents; the Town does not accept recycling from outside Erie. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Users must provide proof of Erie residency; paying a Town of Erie water bill counts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mixed metal accepted: ferrous (iron, steel, cast iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and others). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • The Recycling Center’s prohibited-items list includes scrap metal. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • Not accepted in mixed metals: refrigerators or other units that once contained Freon (except certified commercial accounts), and tanks or canisters unless cut open with the valve removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste Diversion Technician on site: 303-926-2734. Checked October 26, 2026.

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