Microwave Recycling in Alamosa, CO

Microwaves go into the metal bin at the San Luis Valley Regional landfill, not the electronics bins.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Alamosa

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlamosaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave 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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San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority LandfillCounty service · Rio Grande CountyAlamosa County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Regional landfill at 1600 County Road 44, Monte Vista, serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Charges by cubic yard or ton, with per-item fees for mattresses, couches, tires and electronics; metals go in on-site bins.
Cost & rules
- Microwaves go into the on-site metal bin, not the electronics bins.
- Waste from outside the six member counties requires Landfill Manager approval.
- Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged double.
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Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

More about microwaves

Colorado rules

Electronics built into a microwave oven are not "electronic devices" under Colorado's e-waste law, so the electronics landfill ban does not apply to them. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
Once freon is removed, most landfills can accept refrigerators and other appliances for recycling or disposal. Source: CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab)

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Some communities have large-item pickup days to help homeowners dispose of items that can't go in regular trash; CDPHE suggests checking with your city or county. Source: CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Home (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- The authority serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from other counties is discouraged and requires the Landfill Manager’s approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Services & Fees (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Commercial haulers are accepted at separate rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal recycling bins on site take household metals such as grills, bed frames, bikes, pipe and wire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Uncovered or unsecured trash is charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Electronic Collection Fees (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Household electronics (DVD, VCR, stereo, game consoles, cameras) cost $2.16 each; microwaves go in the metal bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Once freon is removed, most landfills can accept refrigerators and other appliances for recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some communities have large-item pickup days to help homeowners dispose of items that can't go in regular trash; CDPHE suggests checking with your city or county. 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 microwave oven 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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