Washer and Dryer Recycling in La Junta, CO
Washers and dryers cost $10 each at the La Junta Refuse Transfer Station, and appliances without Freon go to the Otero County landfill at no cost.
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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 (18)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Otero County: Landfill (opens in new tab) · Otero County
- Otero County residents must show a current utility bill and driver's license to pay the county rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill publishes separate out-of-county charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
- In-county appliances without Freon cost nothing; appliances with Freon are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials include appliances without Freon and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: Refuse Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The transfer station is free for residents with proof of a current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial businesses are not allowed to use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The fee schedule lists outside-city-limits household waste at $12 per cubic yard and mattresses/box springs at $12 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliance disposal is $10 each; appliances with Freon $60 each (inside or outside city limits). Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: Sanitation (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The Sanitation page says the transfer station is for residential customers only, with proof of residency via a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: 2026 City Clean Up Month (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The Refuse Transfer Station is open Monday–Saturday the entire month of October 2026 for Clean Up Month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Clean Up Month hours are Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residency (driver's license or utility bill) is required; the event is for City of La Junta residents only and commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The event is for City of La Junta residents only; commercial waste will not be accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be taken to the Refuse Transfer Station at 702 W 5th Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: white goods/appliances, e-waste including TVs, computers, printers and monitors. 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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