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Refrigerator Recycling in Superior, CO

Superior’s bulk pickup does not take refrigerators or freezers. Republic directs freon appliances to Eco-Cycle’s CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd in Boulder.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Superior

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SuperiorNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your refrigerator 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 County$65
    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
    Fees
    Appliance with refrigerant (2026)$65

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado)Utility program · ColoradoColorado residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Xcel Energy picks up working refrigerators and freezers from its Colorado residential electric customers for recycling and pays a $50 rebate. Delivered by CLEAResult.

    Cost & rules
    • Pays a $50 rebate per qualifying working fridge or freezer.
    • Made in 2021 or earlier, 10–30 cubic feet, working and clean at pickup.
    • Xcel Energy residential electric customers in Colorado only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRMDrop-off · outside Superior · 6400 Arapahoe Rd, BoulderOpen to everyoneFees apply
    Where

    6400 Arapahoe Rd
    Boulder, CO 80303

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday, 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays. The operator asks visitors to call ahead in extreme weather.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant appliance item fee (amount not shown in the fee schedule’s text)Fee applies; amount not recorded
    Facility fee$3.00 per vehicle

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)
  • Superior Three Cart Program (Republic Services) · Superior
  • Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) · Boulder County
  • Superior Hard-to-Recycle & Household Hazardous Waste Event (2027) · April 10, 2027

Before you go

  1. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
  2. Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
  3. Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Colorado rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
    • Appliances with refrigerants, such as refrigerators and freezers, are accepted for a $65 fee (2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eco-Cycle: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
    • A $3 facility fee applies to every vehicle entering CHaRM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residence does not affect access or fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses are asked to contact Eco-Cycle about bulk rates and business accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CHaRM fee schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle · effective January 1, 2026
    • The fee schedule lists a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CHaRM charges a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Home (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Xcel Energy pays a $50 rebate for recycling an old working fridge or freezer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Outdoor Pickup (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Participants must be Xcel Energy residential electric customers living in Colorado; gas-only customers are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Units must be made in 2021 or earlier and be 10–30 cubic feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances must be working and clean at pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No more than four working units per household per program year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Help Center (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
    • Eligible Colorado ratepayers can have refrigerators and freezers picked up to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eco-Cycle: What we accept at CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
    • CHaRM accepts refrigerant appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) with a facility fee and an item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage, Recycling, Compost and Yard Waste Services (opens in new tab) · Town of Superior
    • Town-contracted service covers Original Town, Sagamore, The Ridge, Coal Creek Crossing, Downtown Superior, Calmante, Lanterns, Autrey Shores and Rogers Farm. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Town does not provide waste service for Rock Creek, Saddlebrooke or the Summit (Rock Creek HOA) or for apartment complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Town does not provide service to residents in apartment complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Superior, CO Waste & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
    • Electronics, batteries, tires, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not eligible for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For freon-containing appliances and electronics, Republic directs Superior residents to Eco-Cycle CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Superior: 2027 Hard-to-Recycle (opens in new tab) · Town of Superior
    • The next Superior Hard-to-Recycle event is Saturday, April 10, 2027, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The event is for Superior residents, run with Eco-Cycle and Boulder County Hazardous Waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Registration is required; one timeslot per car. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The event is held at Eldorado PK–8, 3351 S. Indiana St., Superior. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most items are free; listed prices apply to some items, and the Town covers 50% as funding allows. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances containing freon and mattresses are on the not-accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Longmont
    • Residential drop-off at the HMMF is year-round Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and free of charge to all Longmont residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of Boulder County residency is required (e.g. driver’s license, vehicle registration, utility bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
    • The HMMF accepts waste from residents and businesses of Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield and the Town of Erie. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential waste from outside the HMMF service area is charged a $50 out-of-county fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
    • Appliances, with or without Freon, are not accepted at the HMMF. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • Freon must be removed from refrigerators and air conditioners before disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE advises having an appliance repair company with a certified CFC technician remove the freon and tag the appliance as CFC-free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE says only a few landfills have staff equipped and trained to remove and capture freon. 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 refrigerator or freezer 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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