Washer and Dryer Recycling in Lafayette, CO
Lafayette’s Three Cart Program collects large household appliances without Freon as bulk items: one free pickup per quarter, then $38.80 each (2026).
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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 (8)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Lafayette: Garbage, Recycling, and Compost (opens in new tab) · City of Lafayette
- Residents receive one free bulk item collection per quarter, scheduled with Republic Services customer service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 bulky item fees: mattress or box spring $38.80; sofa, chairs or furniture $27.71; large household appliances $38.80. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential rates are effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Republic Services: City of Lafayette Three-Cart Program 2026 Service and Rates (A Week) (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
- Large household appliances not containing Freon are collected as bulk items for $38.80. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Lafayette: Circular Economy (opens in new tab) · City of Lafayette
- Residents in the City’s Three Cart Program can request one free bulk item pickup per quarter. 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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