Specialty recycling drop-off

Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM

6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Eco-Cycle and the City of Boulder
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays. The operator asks visitors to call ahead in extreme weather.
Appointments: Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees: Facility fee: $3.00 per vehicle
Who can use it: Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: Eco-Cycle asks businesses to contact it about bulk rates and business accounts.
Phone: 303-444-6634

Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (opens in new tab)

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for televisions
Flat-screen TV (LCD, LED, plasma)	$0.59 per pound
CRT, rear-projection or console TV	$0.69 per pound
Broken CRT glass	$1.00 per pound
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Mattress	$30.00 each
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Not accepted if moldy or infested with bed bugs.

Box springs

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Fees for box springs
Box spring (per unit)	$30.00 each
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Not accepted if moldy or infested with bed bugs.
Box springs with two or more pieces are charged as multiple units.

Mattress toppers

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Fees for mattress toppers
Foam mattress topper	$10.00 each
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Not accepted if moldy or infested with bed bugs.

Cardboard

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for cardboard
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Collected in a separate container.
Preparation: Flatten boxes completely.

Computers

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for computers
Certified data destruction (listed separately)	$12.00 each
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for scrap metal
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Items must be at least 50% metal by weight with no refrigerants; no tanks or pressurized vessels; drain gas-powered items.

Microwaves

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for microwaves
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Preparation: Remove the glass plate, which isn’t recyclable.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for washers and dryers
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

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

Other electronics

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for other electronics
Misc. electronics	$0.59 per pound
Small plastic appliances	$0.59 per pound
Facility fee	$3.00 per vehicle

Mobile phones and tablets have no item fee beyond the facility fee.

Tires

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Bicycle tires and tubes only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Eco-Cycle: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- CHaRM is at 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday–Saturday 9 am–5 pm; closed Sundays; call ahead in extreme weather. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycle Hotline 303-444-6634. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM does not take appointments. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
- CRT TVs $0.69/lb; flat-screen TVs $0.59/lb; broken CRT glass $1.00/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs $30.00 each; mattress toppers $10.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard is covered by the facility fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers and mobile phones are covered by the facility fee; certified data destruction is listed at $12.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Misc. electronics are $0.59 per pound and small plastic appliances $0.59 per pound (fees effective January 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM charges a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
Eco-Cycle: What we accept at CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- CHaRM lists CRT TVs (including rear-projection and console TVs) and flat-screen TVs (LCD, LED, plasma). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are each charged per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Moldy bed products or bed products with bed bugs cannot be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Box springs with two or more pieces are charged as multiple units. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Foam mattress toppers are accepted for a per-unit fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard is accepted if completely flattened and goes in a separate container. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computer towers, laptops, all-in-one computers, tablets and mobile phones are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM accepts scrap metal (items at least 50% metal by weight with no refrigerants) with the facility fee and no item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal includes microwaves (remove the glass plate), ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, barbecues and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No pressurized vessels (any tanks, even empty); gas-powered items must be drained of oil and gas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM accepts refrigerant appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) with a facility fee and an item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Printers and miscellaneous electronics (mice, keyboards, radios, stereos, fax machines, speakers) are accepted with a facility fee and item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, mobile phones and tablets have no item fee (facility fee only). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM cannot recycle automotive tires or any tires other than bicycle tires. Checked October 26, 2026.

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