Microwave Recycling in Nederland, CO

Microwaves go in the free scrap-metal pile at Boulder County's Nederland Transfer Station, 286 Ridge Road.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Nederland

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NederlandNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave 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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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.
Cost & rules
- Taken with scrap metal, which is free.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Electronics built into a microwave oven 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 (5)

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.
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 microwave oven 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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