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Microwave Recycling in Denver, CO

Microwaves are on Denver’s free appliance collection list (by appointment, call 311). Blue Star Recyclers on Decatur Street also takes them as small appliances, and the E-cycle Coupon covers some small appliances such as microwaves.

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

7 ways to get rid of a microwave in Denver

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DenverNo 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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  2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore DenverDrop-off · 70 Rio Grande Blvd., DenverConditions applyFree
    Where

    70 Rio Grande Blvd.
    Denver, CO 80223

    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.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Littleton)Drop-off · 7890 W. Quincy Ave., DenverConditions applyFree
    Where

    7890 W. Quincy Ave.
    Denver, CO 80123

    Hours

    Store: every day 10 am–6 pm. Donation dock: every day 10 am–5:30 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Must be in full working order, undamaged, complete and clean.
    • Drop-off is free; standard pickup costs a $40 appointment fee.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Blue Star RecyclersDrop-off · 953 Decatur Street, Suite C, DenverFees apply
    Where

    953 Decatur Street, Suite C
    Denver, CO 80204

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm; Saturday 9 am–1 pm; closed Sunday.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for microwaves
    Priced by weight at drop-off (microwave rate not listed)Fee applies; amount not recorded

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Denver Appliance CollectionCity service · DenverDenver residentsFree
    How it works

    Denver Solid Waste Management collects appliances by appointment for residents it serves, so metals are recycled and Freon is handled safely.

    Cost & rules
    • Appointment required: call 311 (or 720-913-1311).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Denver E-cycle Coupon ProgramCity service · DenverDenver residentsFees apply
    How it works

    Denver Solid Waste Management offers Denver residents a once-a-year coupon for discounted electronics drop-off recycling at Blue Star Recyclers.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Discounted coupon rate (amount not stated)Amount not listed
    • Coupon is for drop-offs at Blue Star Recyclers only; one coupon per household per year.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. 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.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take microwaves (1)
  • Denver Large Item Pickup · Denver

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Denver: Appliance Collection (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
    • Denver residents served by Solid Waste Management can schedule a free appliance collection by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City collects appliances so metals are recycled and Freon is handled safely. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted appliances include microwaves, refrigerators, freezers and washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appointments are scheduled by calling 311 or 720-913-1311. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver: Large Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
    • Large Item Pickup does not take paint, batteries, tires or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Denver: Electronic Recycling (E-cycle Coupon Program) (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
    • The coupon gives a significantly discounted rate; no amount is stated. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The coupon is valid for drop-offs only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some small appliances such as microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must live in Denver County; businesses, non-residents and PO boxes are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Blue Star Recyclers: Residential Electronics Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · Blue Star Recyclers
    • Blue Star accepts small appliances including microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items are weighed and priced and the customer pays; no microwave-specific price is listed. 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.
    • Donations can be dropped off free at any ReStore; standard pickup costs a $40 appointment fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Standard donation pickup costs a $40 appointment fee. 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.
    • Appliances considered include clothes washers, dryers, microwaves and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances must be in full working order, undamaged, complete and clean. 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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