Recycling in Westminster, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Denver: Large Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
  • Denver lists private drop-off facilities (including DADS and All Recycling North Transfer Station) that take large items such as furniture for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver lists All Recycling North Transfer Station among drop-off facilities for large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• All Recycling: North Denver location (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
  • The site is open to the public as a waste transfer station and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
  • All Recycling accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
  • Lead-acid batteries and batteries other than lithium-ion are accepted; lithium-ion batteries are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (as a hazardous liquid) is prohibited; empty dried paint cans are accepted as metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • For a limited time PaintCare offers direct pickup for households in certain counties with leftover paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is for households with more than ten gallons of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for the pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible counties include El Paso, Teller, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households call (720) 854-8722 to see if they qualify and request service. 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.
• Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
  • arc Thrift Stores lists its Westminster store at 8657 Sheridan Blvd, ZIP 80003, phone 303-957-9144. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • arc store donation hours are Monday–Saturday 9am–8pm and Sunday 10am–5pm; donation stations and outlets are open daily 8am–6pm (applies to all arc locations). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill accepts furniture, sporting goods and exercise equipment in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations must be in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Taking gently used items to any Goodwill of Colorado location is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home pickups are offered through partner ReSupply as a fee-based service. 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.
• Rooney Road Recycling Center: Pricing (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
  • Paint products are on the free-items list: oil and latex house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint containers up to 5 gallons, 200 gallons per visit; spray paint is not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive batteries are on the free-items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-waste is $1.91 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rooney Road says e-waste recycling is a convenience and may be found elsewhere at a lower cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Jefferson County residents with proof of residency and out-of-county residents both have listed prices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Non-residential customers pay VSQG fees and must call to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs are $1.91 per pound, with a maximum of $203.35 per TV. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic waste is $1.91 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard drives are securely stored and destroyed by a certified e-waste recycler; e-waste may be found elsewhere at lower cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Lakewood: Additional Recycling Resources (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood · effective September 30, 2025
  • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for free paint recycling, up to 200 gallons per drop-off, no aerosol cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for household hazardous waste including alkaline, rechargeable and car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lakewood lists Rooney Road for electronics, including printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lakewood’s list puts microwaves under electronics, for which it lists Rooney Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Arvada: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada
  • Arvada says Rooney Road cannot accept tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Guirys at 6735 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031, phone (303) 412-6522. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (303) 412-6522. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Northside Paint and Decorating at 12365 Huron St, Westminster, CO 80234, phone (303) 451-1701. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (303) 451-1701. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Standley Shores Ace Hardware at 9979 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80021, phone (720) 443-5800. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (720) 443-5800. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Westminster: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Westminster
  • The city contracts WM At Your Door to collect household hazardous waste from homes by appointment, free within program limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents must have at least three different materials before scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • To include paint in an at-home pickup, you must have more than three gallons plus two other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The promotion runs October 1–31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WM At Your Door Special Collection: acceptable items (opens in new tab) · WM At Your Door Special Collection
  • WM At Your Door lists paint and coating products among its accepted categories. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WM At Your Door accepts household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button), lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries, and vehicle batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Leaking, reacting or swollen batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electric vehicle batteries, including those in scooters, bicycles and hoverboards, are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Westminster: Westminster Sustainability Center (opens in new tab) · City of Westminster
  • The promotion runs October 1–31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Westminster residents get $30 off hard-to-recycle items in October, including electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents must schedule a drop-off appointment in advance by calling 303-593-0808. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Participants must be Westminster residents, shown by ID or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vouchers are first-come, first-served while funds remain; costs above $30 are paid by the resident; one drop-off per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Westminster Sustainability Center is at 6020 West 91st Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center’s phone number is 303-593-0808. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Thursday 9 am–4 pm and Friday–Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Sundays and holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No appointments are needed for drop-offs during operating hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard-to-recycle and reuse services are available to everyone; single-stream recycling is for Westminster residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SustainAbility: home page (hours and locations) (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
  • SustainAbility says residents from all cities are welcome at the Westminster hard-to-recycle center. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rooney Road Recycling Center: About (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
  • Member communities include Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, unincorporated Jefferson County, Lakeside, Lakewood, Morrison, Mountain View and Wheat Ridge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Wheat Ridge: Rooney Road Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Wheat Ridge
  • The City of Wheat Ridge says Rooney Road takes e-waste including computers (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Lakewood: Rooney Road Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood
  • The City of Lakewood says Rooney Road recycles household hazardous wastes and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.

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