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Scrap Metal Recycling in Lyons, CO

Scrap metal is accepted at Lyons' spring Diversion Day, held by appointment for Lyons residents and nearby unincorporated Boulder County households.

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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 Lyons

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LyonsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    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. Lyons Spring Diversion DayCity service · LyonsLyons residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    A yearly Town of Lyons hard-to-recycle collection, by appointment, for Lyons residents and neighbors in unincorporated Boulder County, run with Boulder County, Eco-Cycle and other partners. It takes electronics, scrap metal, paint and batteries; no trash, furniture or large appliances. The 2026 event was May 30 at the Public Works Facility, 4687 Ute Highway.

    Cost & rules
    • Held once a year in spring by appointment (2026: Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Public Works Facility, 4687 Ute Highway; now past). Sign up in advance and bring proof of residence.

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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.
  • Sustainability Resources: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Town of Lyons
    • Every spring the Town offers residents a Diversion Day for hard-to-recycle items such as electronics and metals; it is by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Diversion Day 2026 (opens in new tab) · Town of Lyons
    • The 2026 Diversion Day was Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Facility, 4687 Ute Highway. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The event is for Town of Lyons residents and neighbors in unincorporated Boulder County, by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Participants must show proof of residence and sign up in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No trash, furniture, commercial use or large household appliances. 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.

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