Computer Recycling in Pueblo, CO
Goodwill of Colorado takes residential computers and components of any brand and condition free through its Dell Reconnect program, and has a Pueblo donation center on Dillon Drive. Pueblo RecycleWorks does not accept electronics.
See all 4 options
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 (30)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- Dropping off gently used items at any Goodwill location in Colorado is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill accepts electronics (no televisions) and computers or peripherals, working or not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral in any condition through the Dell Reconnect program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
- arc accepts most items, including furniture, electronics (excluding televisions) and computers (excluding monitors) (applies to all arc locations). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations are accepted at any arc store or drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
- arc cannot accept computer monitors or large heavy office furniture. 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.
- Goodwill of Colorado: Store & Donation Center Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- Goodwill's Pueblo Store & Donation Center is at 3610 Dillon Dr. (719-545-0173). Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Pueblo: Pueblo RecycleWorks (opens in new tab) · City of Pueblo Public Works
- The RecycleWorks drop-off is open to City of Pueblo residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Pueblo: Large Item & Tire Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · City of Pueblo Public Works
- Large item and tire drop-off is for City of Pueblo residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics, including computers and televisions, are not accepted at the large item drop-off. 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.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our information