Computer Recycling in Louisville, CO
Louisville refers residents to Eco-Cycle CHaRM in Boulder for hard-to-recycle items; CHaRM takes computers, laptops and tablets with only its facility fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
- Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
- Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
Colorado rules
- Computers, peripherals, printers, fax machines, DVD players and VCRs are among the electronic devices covered by Colorado's landfill ban. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Computer monitors and laptop, notebook, ultrabook and netbook computers are covered electronic devices (screen-based devices are covered when the screen is larger than 4 inches diagonally). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
More Colorado rules (15)
- Keyboards, mice and similar devices sold only for external use with a computer count as covered peripherals. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE says you are responsible for protecting personal information on your computer's or printer's hard drive before recycling it. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE notes that several major computer and electronics manufacturers offer consumers recycling and reuse options; check your manufacturer's website. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE says Colorado residents can no longer put household electronics in their trash. Source: CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE tells households to expect to pay a fee when recycling electronics. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- Colorado law allows charitable organizations to refuse donated electronic devices (and to set a surcharge for accepting them). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Colorado does not allow waste electronics and computers to be thrown away in solid waste landfills, whether they come from homes or from businesses and other non-residential sources. Source: CDPHE: Electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- Under the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, from July 1, 2013 no one may dispose of an electronic device, or a component of one, in a Colorado landfill (subject to a limited county opt-out). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Local governments may, in limited situations, vote to opt out of the electronics landfill ban, but only after a good-faith effort to provide minimum recycling options. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- A county exemption from the electronics landfill ban lasts two years; the county board can then vote again after another good-faith effort. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- A local government's good-faith effort before opting out must include trying to provide two electronics drop-off events a year or an ongoing e-waste recycling program for residents. Source: CDPHE: Information on computer waste for local governments (opens in new tab)
- Local governments are not required to fund public electronics recycling programs or collection events. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- The law covers electronic devices that manufacturers market for use by consumers. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Colorado's electronics landfill ban is in the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (C.R.S. Title 25, Article 17, Part 3). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Since July 1, 2013, Colorado landfills, transfer stations and waste haulers must post a sign saying waste electronic devices are prohibited from disposal. Source: CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (28)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
- Car and household batteries, tires, and computers or other electronic equipment are not accepted as scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eco-Cycle: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- A $3 facility fee applies to every vehicle entering CHaRM. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residence does not affect access or fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses are asked to contact Eco-Cycle about bulk rates and business accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM fee schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle · effective January 1, 2026
- The fee schedule lists a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers and mobile phones are covered by the facility fee; certified data destruction is listed at $12.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eco-Cycle: What we accept at CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- Computer towers, laptops, all-in-one computers, tablets and mobile phones are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Louisville: Scrap Metal Dropoff (opens in new tab) · City of Louisville
- Louisville’s scrap metal page refers residents to Eco-Cycle CHaRM for other hard-to-recycle items. 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.
- 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
- Computers, peripherals, printers, fax machines, DVD players and VCRs are among the electronic devices covered by Colorado's landfill ban. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computer monitors and laptop, notebook, ultrabook and netbook computers are covered electronic devices (screen-based devices are covered when the screen is larger than 4 inches diagonally). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Keyboards, mice and similar devices sold only for external use with a computer count as covered peripherals. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Colorado law allows charitable organizations to refuse donated electronic devices (and to set a surcharge for accepting them). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, from July 1, 2013 no one may dispose of an electronic device, or a component of one, in a Colorado landfill (subject to a limited county opt-out). Checked October 26, 2026.
- A county exemption from the electronics landfill ban lasts two years; the county board can then vote again after another good-faith effort. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The law covers electronic devices that manufacturers market for use by consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Colorado's electronics landfill ban is in the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (C.R.S. Title 25, Article 17, Part 3). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- CDPHE says you are responsible for protecting personal information on your computer's or printer's hard drive before recycling it. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE notes that several major computer and electronics manufacturers offer consumers recycling and reuse options; check your manufacturer's website. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE tells households to expect to pay a fee when recycling electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local governments may, in limited situations, vote to opt out of the electronics landfill ban, but only after a good-faith effort to provide minimum recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local governments are not required to fund public electronics recycling programs or collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- CDPHE says Colorado residents can no longer put household electronics in their trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since July 1, 2013, Colorado landfills, transfer stations and waste haulers must post a sign saying waste electronic devices are prohibited from disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Colorado does not allow waste electronics and computers to be thrown away in solid waste landfills, whether they come from homes or from businesses and other non-residential sources. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Information on computer waste for local governments (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- A local government's good-faith effort before opting out must include trying to provide two electronics drop-off events a year or an ongoing e-waste recycling program for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
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