Washer and Dryer Recycling in Silverthorne, CO
SCRAP recycles appliances, including washers and dryers, free. The Silverthorne Habitat ReStore takes working washer/dryer sets.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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 (9)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Summit County: Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Summit County Government
- SCRAP accepts cardboard, appliances (Freon removed), electronics, HHW, scrap metal and mattresses for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Summit County: 2026 Tipping Fees and Criteria for Material Acceptance (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Summit County Government · effective January 1, 2026
- Appliances are free with Freon removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- High Country Conservation Center: Appliances (opens in new tab) · High Country Conservation Center
- Since January 1, 2024, residents and businesses can recycle appliances and scrap metal free at SCRAP. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Summit Habitat for Humanity: Donate Used Furniture (opens in new tab) · Summit Habitat for Humanity
- The ReStore cannot pick up donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All items must be new or gently used, clean and in working order. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washer/dryer sets and microwaves. 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.
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