Microwave Recycling in Buena Vista, CO

The Chaffee County Habitat ReStore takes countertop microwaves less than 10 years old in working order.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Buena Vista

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Buena VistaNo 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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Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 27951 County Road 319, Buena VistaConditions applyCost not listed
Where
27951 County Road 319
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Hours
Donation drop-off Wed–Sat 10 am–2 pm
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Countertop microwaves only, less than 10 years old.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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

Chaffee County Habitat ReStore: Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Donation (updated Sept 2026) (opens in new tab) · Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity
- All donations must be in full working order and clean, with no missing or broken parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances must be less than 10 years old; accepted appliances include countertop microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, and electric washers and dryers. 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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