Recycling in Arvada, 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.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the Lake Arbor Store & Donation Center at 7547 W. 80th Ave., phone 303-456-8988. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado lists the McIntyre Store & Donation Center at 6340 McIntyre Pkwy., phone 720-961-5075. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
  • arc Thrift Stores lists its Arvada Plaza store at 9661 West 58th Avenue, ZIP 80002, phone 303-420-0358. 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.
• City of Arvada: Recycling & Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada · effective July 1, 2026
  • Bulky item pickup is $17.51 per item (fees beginning July 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City’s waste hauling program includes curbside recycling at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky item pickup is $17.51 per item (rates beginning July 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Arvada: Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada
  • The bulk pickup page says to call for the current rate per item; prepayment is needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only residents in the city’s waste-hauling service can use bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Loveseats, recliners, sofas and sleeper sofas are acceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chairs, coffee tables, desks, dressers and end tables are acceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Washers and dryers are acceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Exercise equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes and ellipticals, is unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators are unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (all) are unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chemicals, including paint, are unacceptable for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk pickup is for residents who participate in the City’s waste-hauling service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are acceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule by calling 720-898-7575; items must be curbside by 7 am; prepayment is needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All electronics are unacceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: Arvada ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
  • The Arvada ReStore is at 5045 N Robb St Suite 200, Arvada, CO 80004. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Arvada ReStore’s phone number is 303-421-1908. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store open every day 10 am–6 pm; donation dock open every day 10 am–5:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Ace Hardware at Westwoods at 15530 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007, phone (303) 420-9691. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (303) 420-9691. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 15220 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007, phone (303) 424-9606. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (303) 424-9606. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 7731 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003, phone (303) 423-9691. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (303) 423-9691. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Ace Hardware Arvada at 10000 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80004, phone (720) 612-4248. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the phone number (720) 612-4248. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site as open to households and businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SustainAbility: home page (hours and locations) (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
  • SustainAbility’s Arvada H2R Center is at 6340 W 56th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Phone 303-425-9226. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SustainAbility: Contact and locations (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
  • Public drop-off hours Monday–Thursday 9 am–4 pm, Friday–Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No appointment is needed; the site is open to the public during operating hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Arvada drop-off site is open to the public during operating hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SustainAbility: Electronics reuse and recycling (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
  • Businesses with large volumes of electronics are asked to contact SustainAbility about commercial pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Arvada: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada
  • Flattened corrugated cardboard is accepted in the City’s Waste and Recycling Program carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not bag recyclables; place items loose in the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Arvada: Bulky Item Drop Off Events (opens in new tab) · City of Arvada
  • The bulky item drop-off events are open to City of Arvada residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are acceptable items at the bulky item drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is a five-item limit per individual. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 events were on Saturdays April 25, June 6 and August 15, 9 am–2 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The events are included in the minimum services Arvada customers pay for in the City’s Recycling and Trash Program. 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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