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Refrigerator Recycling in Thornton, CO

Thornton residents can drop off refrigerators and other appliances at the city’s Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington St, on weekdays 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Thornton

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ThorntonNo 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. Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center resident drop-offCity service · ThorntonThornton residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Thornton residents (no commercial or landscaping companies) may drop off motor oil and antifreeze, appliances such as refrigerators, and organic material at the Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street, on weekdays 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Weekdays 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Thornton residents only.
    • Before you go: Enter through the north gate at 126th Ave. & Ogden St. and press the Infrastructure button on the call box.

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  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.

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  4. All Recycling North (transfer station and scrap metal)County service · Adams CountyConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    All Recycling site at 5350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 (North Washington CDP, unincorporated Adams County). Hours: Trash: Monday–Friday 5:30 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am–2:00 pm. Metals: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am–2:00 pm.

    Cost & rules
    • Leave refrigerant lines intact; units with cut lines are not accepted.
    • All Recycling buys metal; prices vary with material and market. Policies can differ by location, so call ahead.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (2)

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.
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Colorado rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
    • All Recycling buys metal; pricing varies with material and market. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptance policies can differ by All Recycling location. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household items All Recycling buys include metal exercise equipment, microwaves, refrigerators, appliances and washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leave refrigerant lines intact; items with cut refrigerant lines are not accepted. 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.
  • City of Thornton: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton
    • Only Thornton residents (no commercial or landscaping companies) may use the IMC drop-off, weekdays 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and water heaters are accepted at the IMC. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Enter through the north gate at 126th Ave & Ogden St and use the call box to reach the operator. 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.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Weld County
    • Weld County residents can dispose of household hazardous products for free at the two county facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business waste is accepted by appointment only, not on residential drop-off days; call (970) 400-2217. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Weld County
    • The HHW program is for all Weld County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Weld County does not charge residents but does charge businesses for HHW drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable Household Materials (opens in new tab) · Weld County
    • Appliances and electronics are listed as unacceptable wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.

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