Washer and Dryer Recycling in Montrose, CO
Montrose's Sanitation Division collects appliances by special arrangement, billed at actual cost, and the Montrose County Landfill recycles appliances for an extra charge.
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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
- WM Solutions: Montrose County Landfill (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- Appliances, e-waste and tires are accepted for recycling at an additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Montrose: Special Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Montrose
- The Sanitation Division provides special collection for construction waste, furniture and appliances, with fees on the monthly utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees are charged on the customer's monthly utility bill according to the amount and type of materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Montrose: Trash & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Montrose
- Special collections are billed at actual cost for time, equipment and landfill fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special collections are arranged by calling 970-240-1480 or 970-240-1400. 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.
- Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans: ReStore (donated items accepted) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans
- ReStore staff and volunteers may refuse any item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donation pickups are scheduled through the ReStore's partner, ReSupply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances less than 10 years old are accepted: refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-working appliances are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
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