Washer and Dryer Recycling in Gunnison, CO
The Gunnison County Landfill recycles appliances for $17 each. A City special pickup is $128 (2025 rates).
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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 (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Gunnison: Refuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
- The City provides residential trash and recycling collection weekly; all City residents pay for it in their utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside recycling is a courtesy service for residents within City limits; materials go to the Gunnison County Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Extra or special item pickup can be arranged by calling Public Works at (970) 641-8020. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Gunnison: 2025 Refuse Special Pickup Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
- 2025 special pickup rates: appliance $128, mattress or box spring $130, furniture items $130, refrigerator/freezer $130. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Gunnison: Refuse and Recycling Brochure (rev. 7.14.26) (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison · effective July 14, 2026
- The City tells residents to call the County Landfill for help disposing of tires, paint, car batteries and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gunnison County: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County
- Winter hours (Dec. 2–Mar. 15) are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 16–Dec. 2 the landfill is open weekdays 8–4 and Saturday 8–3. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gunnison County: Landfill Rates 2026 (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective January 1, 2026
- Recyclable metal is $0 per ton; mattresses or box springs $33 each; appliances $17; Freon appliances $33. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The minimum charge is $16. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gunnison County: Recycle Center Guide (4/3/24) (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective April 3, 2024
- The County recycles appliances, refrigerators/freezers and mattresses dropped at the landfill, for a charge. 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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