TV Recycling in Westminster, CO
The city’s Westminster Sustainability Center, run by SustainAbility, takes flat-screen and CRT TVs for a per-pound fee and is open to non-residents for hard-to-recycle items.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Note whether it’s a flat screen or an older CRT (tube) set; many programs price them differently.
- Ask whether a cracked screen or broken glass changes the price or handling.
- Confirm the total cost, including any visit fee, before you load it.
Colorado rules
- Televisions are listed among the covered video display devices that cannot go in Colorado landfills. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
- Screen devices such as TVs and monitors are covered when they have a CRT or flat panel screen larger than 4 inches measured diagonally. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab)
More Colorado rules (12)
- 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)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
- arc accepts most items, including furniture, electronics (excluding televisions) and computers (excluding monitors) (applies to all arc locations). Checked October 26, 2026.
- arc's list of items it cannot accept includes tires and television sets. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Veolia Colorado Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Veolia
- Unless otherwise noted, chemical and electronic waste costs a $30 facility fee plus $1.66 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center is available to residents of Adams and neighboring counties year-round by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses can use the facility after signing a certification form. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Veolia recycles computers, monitors, laptops, notebooks, tablets and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Chemical and electronic waste is charged $1.66 per pound on top of the $30 facility fee, unless otherwise noted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Thornton 311 Knowledge Base: Where can I dispose of household chemicals? (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton · effective August 19, 2024
- The City of Thornton says the Veolia center is available to Adams County residents year-round by appointment; fees may apply. 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
- Televisions are listed among the covered video display devices that cannot go in Colorado landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Screen devices such as TVs and monitors are covered when they have a CRT or flat panel screen larger than 4 inches measured diagonally. 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.
- City of Westminster: Westminster Sustainability Center (opens in new tab) · City of Westminster
- Hard-to-recycle and reuse services are available to everyone; single-stream recycling is for Westminster residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city lists TVs and computer monitors among accepted hard-to-recycle items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SustainAbility: home page (hours and locations) (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
- SustainAbility says residents from all cities are welcome at the Westminster hard-to-recycle center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SustainAbility: Westminster Sustainability Center materials and fees (opens in new tab) · SustainAbility
- Computers, laptops, phones and tablets are free; mixed e-waste is $0.40/lb; screens are $0.59/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Flat-screen TVs and monitors and CRT screens and monitors are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit of 10 CRTs per customer per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Broken CRT screens are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Westminster: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Westminster
- Westminster residents can get $30 off hard-to-recycle items, including electronics and mattresses, Oct. 1–31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The promotion runs October 1–31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Promotion drop-offs require an appointment booked by calling 303-593-0808. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Participants must be Westminster residents and can show an ID or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rooney Road Recycling Center: Pricing (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
- Jefferson County residents with proof of residency and out-of-county residents both have listed prices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-residential customers pay VSQG fees and must call to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs are $1.91 per pound, with a maximum of $203.35 per TV. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rooney Road Recycling Center: About (opens in new tab) · Rooney Road Recycling Center
- Member communities include Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, unincorporated Jefferson County, Lakeside, Lakewood, Morrison, Mountain View and Wheat Ridge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Lakewood: Rooney Road Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood
- The City of Lakewood says Rooney Road recycles household hazardous wastes and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
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