Clear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center
Clear Creek County site at 1531 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (unincorporated Clear Creek County). Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Open to everyoneRecycling in Clear Creek County, CO
What Clear Creek County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 14 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
What Clear Creek County takes, item by item
- TelevisionsClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$1/lb
- MattressesClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$65
- Box springsClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$65
- CardboardClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling CenterVisit fee only
- ComputersClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$1/lb
- CouchesClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$30–$45
- FurnitureClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$30
- Refrigerators and freezersClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$60
- MicrowavesClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$15
- PaintClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$2
- TiresClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$15
- BatteriesClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling CenterFrom $2
- Scrap metalClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling CenterVisit fee only
- Other electronicsClear Creek County Transfer Station and Recycling Center$1/lb
County sites and programs
Cities and towns in Clear Creek County with their own guides
Where this information comes from (17)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Transfer Station and Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Clear Creek County
- The Transfer Station takes household trash, construction debris, furniture, appliances and other materials for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycle Center takes glass, plastics #1–7, cardboard, paper, various metals and cooking oil free once the $5.00 per-trip minimum is met. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics recycling for TVs, computers and other electronics, plus batteries and bulbs, is offered for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The electronics recycling program also covers batteries, bulbs, ballasts, microwaves and smoke detectors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All refrigerators and freezers must have their doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The station is a year-round PaintCare drop-off; a $2.00 per gallon handling fee applies ($3.00 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transfer Station Fees (Exhibit A) (opens in new tab) · Clear Creek County
- The fee schedule has separate in-county and out-of-county prices, starting with a $5.00 in-county ($8.00 out-of-county) minimum per trip including recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Love seat $30 and sofa $45 in county ($35 and $52.50 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattress or box spring, any size: $65 in county, $75 out of county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture is $30 per cubic yard in county ($40 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-cycling costs $1.00 per pound in county ($2.00 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Microwave: $15 in county, $20 out of county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household batteries are $2.00 per pound in county ($3.00 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Auto battery: $10 in county, $15 out of county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fridge or freezer: $60 in county, $65 out of county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car tires are $15 in county ($20 out of county); motorcycle, light-truck, truck, semi and tractor tires are priced separately. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint handling fee: $2.00 per gallon in county, $3.00 out of county. Checked October 26, 2026.
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