Microwave Recycling in Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora points residents to the Habitat ReStore on S Abilene St, which accepts microwaves in full working order, clean and under 15 years old.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Aurora

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuroraNo 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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Habitat for Humanity ReStore AuroraDrop-off · 1640 S. Abilene St. H, AuroraConditions applyFree
Where
1640 S. Abilene St. H
Aurora, CO 80012
Hours
Store: every day 10am–6pm. Donation dock: every day 10am–5:30pm.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be in full working order, undamaged, complete and clean; staff approve every donation.
Aurora says appliances must be less than 15 years old.
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All Recycling North (transfer station and scrap metal)County service · Adams CountyCost not listed
How it works
All Recycling site at 5350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 (North Washington CDP, unincorporated Adams County). Hours: Trash: Monday–Friday 5:30 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am–2:00 pm. Metals: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am–2:00 pm.
Cost & rules
- All Recycling buys metal; prices vary with material and market. Policies can differ by location, so call ahead.
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Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

Douglas County GreenWorks · 5675 Delva Way, Sedalia

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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)

More Colorado rules (1)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
- 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.
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: ReStore Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
- Donation drop-off at any ReStore is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donations must be approved by ReStore staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
Habitat Metro Denver ReStores: Guidelines for Donated Items (Google Doc linked from the ReStore donate page) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
- ReStores consider clothes washers, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances must be in full working order, undamaged, complete and clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
Aurora: Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
- Aurora says the ReStore accepts dryers, microwaves, washers and refrigerators in full working order, clean and under 15 years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
Douglas County GreenWorks: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Douglas County Government
- The electronics service is for Douglas County residents only; bring ID or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers) and small appliances including microwave ovens are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Douglas County GreenWorks: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Douglas County Government
- The household hazardous waste program is free for Douglas County residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Users affirm their hazardous waste was generated through household use and is not business or commercial waste. 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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