Washer and Dryer Recycling in Grand Junction, CO
Western Metals Recycling at 645 4th Avenue lists washers and dryers among the appliances it buys as scrap. The Habitat ReStore accepts appliances in working order, but no gas appliances.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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 (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Grand Junction: Recycling Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Junction
- Commercial cardboard and large-quantity drop-off is offloaded Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Grand Junction: Recycling Division (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Junction
- The Drop Off Center is open to the public at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Grand Junction: 2026 Recycling Drop Off Guidelines (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Junction
- The drop-off does not accept e-waste/electronics, appliances, scrap metal, or batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County: The ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County
- The ReStore offers free pick-up for larger donated items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore accepts gently used furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore cannot accept non-working appliances, batteries, computers and components, console or CRT TVs, or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Western Metals Recycling: What can I sell? (household scrap) (opens in new tab) · Western Metals Recycling
- WMR lists appliances including stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers among the household scrap it buys. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sellers must present a valid photo ID at the scale. 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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