Loveland Recycling Center
400 N. Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
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
Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule, effective March 21, 2025 (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.
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply| Refrigerator, freezer or AC unit (anything containing refrigerant) | $25.00 each |
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- If a refrigerant line has been cut, the $25 fee still applies.
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Preparation: Remove the glass plate; microwaves are collected with metal.
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Fire extinguishers must be empty.
Other electronics
AcceptedCost unknown| Commercial copier | $40.00 each |
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Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Tires
AcceptedFees apply| Car, pickup, van, SUV, motorcycle or ATV tire | $4.00 each |
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| Car, pickup, van, SUV, motorcycle or ATV tire with rim | $6.00 each |
| Commercial bus, truck or semi-trailer tire | $8.00 each |
| Commercial bus, truck or semi-trailer tire with rim | $12.00 each |
| Large equipment or tractor tire (over 40 in.) | $20.00 each |
| Large equipment or tractor tire with rim | $24.00 each |
- Limit: 10 tires per customer per day (bicycle tires not counted)
Batteries
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Televisions
AcceptedFees apply| CRT (tube) TV, per diagonal screen inch | $1.25 |
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| LCD/LED flat screen, per diagonal screen inch | $0.50 |
| Projection TV, per diagonal screen inch | $0.50 |
| Console TV | $40.00 each |
Computers
AcceptedCost unknown| CRT computer monitor, per diagonal screen inch | $1.25 |
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| LCD/LED flat-screen monitor, per diagonal screen inch | $0.50 |
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- The City lists “computer components”; no fee is listed for them. Monitors are charged by screen size.
Mattresses
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Mattress | $29.00 each |
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- Not accepted if infested with bed bugs or rodents.
Box springs
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Box spring | $29.00 each |
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- Not accepted if infested with bed bugs or rodents.
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Preparation: Flatten corrugated cardboard and cut it to fit through a 3-foot-wide by 6-inch-tall opening.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Loveland
- There is a $25 charge for anything containing refrigerant, e.g. a refrigerator, freezer or AC unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If a refrigerant line is cut, the $25 fee is still charged because removal documentation is unavailable. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal accepted includes large appliances, dishwashers, water heaters and microwaves (remove plate). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal accepted also includes small appliances, fencing, wire and empty fire extinguishers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Small appliances accepted as metal include hair dryers, toaster ovens, stereos, DVD players and copy/fax machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics accepted include printer cartridges and phones (cell and home). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are accepted; fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Auto/truck and household batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Loveland Recycling Center is at 400 N. Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80537; phone 970-962-2529. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Closed Monday; open Tuesday–Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; holiday closures listed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center offers residents and businesses a place to drop off materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The page lists yard-waste fees for all non-residents and commercial businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs and computer monitors are accepted; fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computer components are listed among accepted electronics (no fee listed for them). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses/box springs: $29 fee for each (effective 04/01/2025); those infested with bed bugs or rodents are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and cut down to fit through a 3-foot-wide by 6-inch-tall opening. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loveland Recycling Center accepted items and fees (PDF, updated 3/21/2025) (opens in new tab) · City of Loveland · effective March 21, 2025
- Fee sheet: refrigeration units — refrigerator $25, freezer $25, AC unit $25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee sheet: VCRs and CD/DVD players accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee sheet: commercial copiers and console TVs $40.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit of 10 tires per customer per day, not including bicycle tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car, pickup, van, SUV, motorcycle and ATV tires: $4.00 ($6.00 with rim). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial bus, truck and semi-trailer tires: $8.00 ($12.00 with rim). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large equipment and tractor tires (over 40-inch diameter): $20.00 ($24.00 with rim). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CRT TVs/monitors $1.25 per inch; LCD/LED flat screens and projection $0.50 per inch; commercial copiers and console TVs $40 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The accepted-items sheet lists computer components, fax machines and desktop copiers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee sheet: mattresses (all sizes) $29.00; box springs (all sizes) $29.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Loveland
- Household and automotive batteries are accepted at the Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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