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Recycling in Golden, CO

Golden contracts with 5280 Waste Solutions for its Pay-As-You-Throw trash, recycling and compost service, which includes one free large-item pickup a year. The City also runs free curbside mattress, box spring and full-sized appliance recycling for single-family homes and townhomes, and the Rooney Road Recycling Center is in Golden.

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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.
  • 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.
  • PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 17101 S Golden Rd, Golden, CO 80401, phone (303) 279-9101. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Golden Ace Hardware at 17720 S Golden Rd, Golden, CO 80401. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Golden: Curbside Mattress & Appliance Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · City of Golden
    • The City of Golden offers free curbside appliance and mattress recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program is for single-family homes and townhomes within Golden city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Requests received by Thursday are typically scheduled for the following Tuesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wet or frozen mattresses, and mattresses or box springs with any sign of bed bugs, are not picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted appliances are full-sized only: washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens and drained water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items not listed, including microwave ovens and small refrigerators, are not picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Golden Hard to Recycle Items Guide: Mattresses & Box Springs (opens in new tab) · City of Golden
    • Each mattress or box spring must be labeled “FOR CITY OF GOLDEN RECYCLING” and set out by 8 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Golden Hard to Recycle Items Guide: Appliances (Non-Functional) (opens in new tab) · City of Golden
    • Each appliance must be labeled “FOR CITY OF GOLDEN RECYCLING” and set out by 8 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Golden: Trash, Recycling & Compost (opens in new tab) · City of Golden
    • Pay-As-You-Throw households get one large item pickup per calendar year at no additional cost; call 5280 Waste Solutions at 303-277-8727. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable examples include chairs, sofas, desks, tables, recliners, dressers, love seats and coffee tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are not accepted for large item pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint, batteries, appliances with Freon, TVs, all electronics and hazardous waste are not accepted for large item pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances are not taken by the large item pickup; they are covered by Golden’s free appliance recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Golden: Trash, Recycling & Compost FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Golden
    • Additional large items can be scheduled year-round for a fee. 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.
  • Rooney Road Recycling Center: Pricing (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
    • Paint products are on the free-items list: oil and latex house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint containers up to 5 gallons, 200 gallons per visit; spray paint is not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive batteries are on the free-items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste is $1.91 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rooney Road says e-waste recycling is a convenience and may be found elsewhere at a lower cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Jefferson County residents with proof of residency and out-of-county residents both have listed prices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-residential customers pay VSQG fees and must call to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs are $1.91 per pound, with a maximum of $203.35 per TV. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste is $1.91 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hard drives are securely stored and destroyed by a certified e-waste recycler; e-waste may be found elsewhere at lower cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Lakewood: Additional Recycling Resources (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood · effective September 30, 2025
    • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for free paint recycling, up to 200 gallons per drop-off, no aerosol cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for household hazardous waste including alkaline, rechargeable and car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for electronics, including printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lakewood’s list puts microwaves under electronics, for which it lists Rooney Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Arvada: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada
    • Arvada says Rooney Road cannot accept tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rooney Road Recycling Center: About (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
    • Member communities include Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, unincorporated Jefferson County, Lakeside, Lakewood, Morrison, Mountain View and Wheat Ridge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Wheat Ridge: Rooney Road Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Wheat Ridge
    • The City of Wheat Ridge says Rooney Road takes e-waste including computers (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Lakewood: Rooney Road Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood
    • The City of Lakewood says Rooney Road recycles household hazardous wastes and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.

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