Electronics Recycling in Superior, CO
Electronics are not eligible for Superior’s bulk pickup. Republic directs them to Eco-Cycle’s CHaRM in Boulder.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Colorado rules
- Waste electronic devices and computers are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills. Source: CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab)
- Printers, fax machines, DVD players and VCRs are among the consumer electronics covered by Colorado's electronics landfill ban. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
More Colorado rules (13)
- Telephones are excluded from the definition of electronic devices in Colorado's e-waste law, so the electronics landfill ban does not cover them. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE says Colorado residents can no longer put household electronics in their trash. Source: CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab)
- CDPHE tells households to expect to pay a fee when recycling electronics. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- Colorado law allows charitable organizations to refuse donated electronic devices (and to set a surcharge for accepting them). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Colorado does not allow waste electronics and computers to be thrown away in solid waste landfills, whether they come from homes or from businesses and other non-residential sources. Source: CDPHE: Electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- Under the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, from July 1, 2013 no one may dispose of an electronic device, or a component of one, in a Colorado landfill (subject to a limited county opt-out). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Local governments may, in limited situations, vote to opt out of the electronics landfill ban, but only after a good-faith effort to provide minimum recycling options. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- A county exemption from the electronics landfill ban lasts two years; the county board can then vote again after another good-faith effort. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- A local government's good-faith effort before opting out must include trying to provide two electronics drop-off events a year or an ongoing e-waste recycling program for residents. Source: CDPHE: Information on computer waste for local governments (opens in new tab)
- Local governments are not required to fund public electronics recycling programs or collection events. Source: CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab)
- The law covers electronic devices that manufacturers market for use by consumers. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Colorado's electronics landfill ban is in the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (C.R.S. Title 25, Article 17, Part 3). Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Since July 1, 2013, Colorado landfills, transfer stations and waste haulers must post a sign saying waste electronic devices are prohibited from disposal. Source: CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (45)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
- Car and household batteries, tires, and computers or other electronic equipment are not accepted as scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eco-Cycle: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- A $3 facility fee applies to every vehicle entering CHaRM. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residence does not affect access or fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses are asked to contact Eco-Cycle about bulk rates and business accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM fee schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle · effective January 1, 2026
- The fee schedule lists a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Misc. electronics are $0.59 per pound and small plastic appliances $0.59 per pound (fees effective January 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM charges a $3.00 facility fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Boulder County: Recycling Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
- Boulder County lists the Western Disposal 63rd Street site as accepting mattresses, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eco-Cycle: What we accept at CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Eco-Cycle
- Printers and miscellaneous electronics (mice, keyboards, radios, stereos, fax machines, speakers) are accepted with a facility fee and item fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, mobile phones and tablets have no item fee (facility fee only). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage, Recycling, Compost and Yard Waste Services (opens in new tab) · Town of Superior
- Town-contracted service covers Original Town, Sagamore, The Ridge, Coal Creek Crossing, Downtown Superior, Calmante, Lanterns, Autrey Shores and Rogers Farm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Town does not provide waste service for Rock Creek, Saddlebrooke or the Summit (Rock Creek HOA) or for apartment complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Town does not provide service to residents in apartment complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Superior, CO Waste & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
- Electronics, batteries, tires, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not eligible for bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For freon-containing appliances and electronics, Republic directs Superior residents to Eco-Cycle CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Superior: 2027 Hard-to-Recycle (opens in new tab) · Town of Superior
- The next Superior Hard-to-Recycle event is Saturday, April 10, 2027, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The event is for Superior residents, run with Eco-Cycle and Boulder County Hazardous Waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Registration is required; one timeslot per car. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The event is held at Eldorado PK–8, 3351 S. Indiana St., Superior. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, laptops, cell phones and tablets are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most items are free; listed prices apply to some items, and the Town covers 50% as funding allows. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CRT TVs and monitors cost $0.69/lb; flatscreen TVs, audio equipment, small appliances and monitors cost $0.59/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Misc. electronics not included in the free items cost $0.59/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Longmont
- Residential drop-off at the HMMF is year-round Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and free of charge to all Longmont residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Boulder County residency is required (e.g. driver’s license, vehicle registration, utility bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
- The HMMF accepts waste from residents and businesses of Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield and the Town of Erie. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential waste from outside the HMMF service area is charged a $50 out-of-county fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
- Computers and electronic equipment are not accepted at the HMMF. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Colorado: Free Computer Recycling (Dell Reconnect) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- The service is provided at no cost to residential computer donors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Waste electronic devices and computers are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills. 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
- Printers, fax machines, DVD players and VCRs are among the consumer electronics covered by Colorado's electronics landfill ban. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Telephones are excluded from the definition of electronic devices in Colorado's e-waste law, so the electronics landfill ban does not cover them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Colorado law allows charitable organizations to refuse donated electronic devices (and to set a surcharge for accepting them). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, from July 1, 2013 no one may dispose of an electronic device, or a component of one, in a Colorado landfill (subject to a limited county opt-out). Checked October 26, 2026.
- A county exemption from the electronics landfill ban lasts two years; the county board can then vote again after another good-faith effort. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The law covers electronic devices that manufacturers market for use by consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Colorado's electronics landfill ban is in the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (C.R.S. Title 25, Article 17, Part 3). Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Information for landfill operators and waste haulers on electronic waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- CDPHE says Colorado residents can no longer put household electronics in their trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since July 1, 2013, Colorado landfills, transfer stations and waste haulers must post a sign saying waste electronic devices are prohibited from disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Residential electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- CDPHE tells households to expect to pay a fee when recycling electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local governments may, in limited situations, vote to opt out of the electronics landfill ban, but only after a good-faith effort to provide minimum recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local governments are not required to fund public electronics recycling programs or collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Electronics and computer waste (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Colorado does not allow waste electronics and computers to be thrown away in solid waste landfills, whether they come from homes or from businesses and other non-residential sources. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Information on computer waste for local governments (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- A local government's good-faith effort before opting out must include trying to provide two electronics drop-off events a year or an ongoing e-waste recycling program for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
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