Microwave Recycling in Montrose, CO

The Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans ReStore at 1601 N. Townsend Avenue accepts working microwaves less than 10 years old as donations.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Montrose

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MontroseNo 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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Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans ReStoreDrop-off · 1601 N. Townsend Avenue, MontroseConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1601 N. Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Hours
Donation gate: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Must be less than 10 years old; non-working appliances are not accepted.
Staff and volunteers may refuse any item; pickups can be scheduled through ReSupply.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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. 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 (7)

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.
Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans: ReStore (donated items accepted) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans
- ReStore staff and volunteers may refuse any item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donation pickups are scheduled through the ReStore's partner, ReSupply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances less than 10 years old are accepted: refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-working appliances are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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