Washer and Dryer Recycling in Denver, CO
Denver Solid Waste Management collects washers and dryers free by appointment for residents it serves (call 311). Large Item Pickup does not take appliances.
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Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
Colorado rules
- Electronics built into a clothes washer or dryer 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)
Where this information comes from (21)
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.
- WM Solutions: Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- DADS accepts appliances, tires and electronic waste for an additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- WM: DADS fact sheet (PDF) (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- The DADS Recycling Convenience Center takes electronic waste, scrap metal, white goods and whole tires. 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 clothes washer or dryer 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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