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Broomfield Recycling Guide
Many items that fill up our landfills can be recycled and reused. The following guide offers information on local recycling options for materials that are not currently accepted in curbside recycling programs. These vendors are privately-owned operations that are not affiliated with the City and County of Broomfield, therefore their information may change at any time. Please contact the listed vendors before bringing items for recycling.
Recycling guidelines change, but we’ll always keep you informed.
If you have questions about which plastics to recycle, or if you can't find something in our guide below and want to know where to take hard-to-recycle materials, or where and how recycling happens locally, check the Eco-Cycle A-Z Recycling Guide.
Does your local recycling business fill a need not included in our recycling guide? If so, please complete the Recycle Guide Resources online form and staff will review your request.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from the Flatirons Habitat ReStore are used to help build strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter in local communities. Visit the Flatirons Habitat for Humanity website for more details.
6650 W 120th Unit A-1
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-404-2008
Xcel Refrigerator Recycling
Earn a $50 rebate when you recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer. Reduce energy use and costs while disposing of it in a way that's easy for you and good for the environment. Visit the Xcel Refrigerator Recycling website to schedule your FREE pick up.
800-895-4999
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts freon devices including refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers that contain any type of refrigerant for a fee (drop-off). Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Advance Auto Parts
Accepts motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters for free. Customers are limited to five gallons of used fluid per day (drop-off). Visit the Advanced Auto Parts website for more details.
5520 W 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-464-8620
Broomfield Oil Recycling Program
Accepts automotive engine, transmission, and differential oils, as well as used cooking oil. Antifreeze is also accepted. For Broomfield residents only (no fee); no oil from commercial businesses accepted. Visit the CCOB Fleet Services website for more details.
Norman Smith Service Center
3001 W. 124th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6336
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Accepts motor, hydraulic and gear oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and oil filters for free. Visit the O'Reilly Auto Parts website for more details.
6785 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-8805
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
Broomfield contracts with the Boulder County HMMF so residents can use the facility for free (by appointment). Accepts automotive and motorcycle batteries, all alkaline, rechargeable and button cell batteries for recycling or disposal. Visit the Boulder County HMMF website for more details.
1901 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
720-564-2251
Broomfield Household Hazardous Waste Events
Typically, there are two events held for Broomfield residents (spring and fall). Drop-off is by appointment only. This event will accept batteries.. Visit the Public Works Environmental Services website for more details.
Broomfield Municipal Shops
3951 W 144th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80023
303-438-6329
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Accepts car, truck, motorcycle, lawn care, household and personal watercraft batteries for free (drop-off). They also accept alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries, button or coin cell batteries and rechargeable dry cell batteries for free as well. Visit the O'Reilly Auto Parts website for more details.
6785 W 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-8805
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from the Flatirons Habitat ReStore are used to help build strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter in local communities. Visit the Habitat for Humanity ReStores website for more details.
6650 W. 120th Unit A-1
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-404-2008
Resource Central
Accepts building materials, furniture, bathroom and plumbing, furniture, landscape materials (bricks, pavers, rocks, flagstone), roofing (including wood shingles) and tools. Drop-off only. Visit the Resource Central website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-419-5418
Allied Recycled Aggregates
Accepts clean concrete (fee), asphalt (free) and concrete with steel (fee) by drop-off. Visit Allied Recycled Aggregates website for more details.
7901 US-85
Commerce City, CO 80022
303-289-3366
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts non-reusable toilets, sinks and concrete (drop-off) with a fee. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
Broomfield contracts with the Boulder County HMMF so residents can use the facility for free (by appointment); drop-off. Accepts most household cleaners, pool chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers, Visit the Boulder County HMMF website for more details.
1901 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
720- 564-2251
Broomfield Household Hazardous Waste Events
Typically, there are two events held for Broomfield residents (spring and fall). Drop-off, by appointment only. View list for items that are accepted.
Broomfield Municipal Shops
3951 W. 144th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80023
303-438-6329
PaintCare Colorado
Accepts paint at participating stores in Broomfield (Sherwin Williams, Jax, PPG Paints). View list of accepted/not accepted products.
Broomfield Tree Branch Recycling Facility
Accepts branches, stumps up to 12 inches in diameter, Christmas trees, leaves and pumpkins in the fall (free). For Broomfield residents only. Visit the Parks Tree Branch Recycling Program website for more details.
2990 W 124th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-464-5651
Home Depot
Accepts compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL). Recycle bin is located at the entrance of the store. Visit The Home Depot website for more details.
12171 Sheridan Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-410-0861
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
Broomfield contracts with the Boulder County HMMF so residents can use the facility for free by appointment to drop-off. Accepts gas cylinders one pound or less. Visit the Boulder County HMMF website for more details.
1901 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
720-564-2251
Metro Gas
Accepts small and large (bbq) propane tanks for a small fee (cash only).
790 W. 64th Ave.
Denver, CO 80221
303-428-3036
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the following electronic devices are considered hazardous waste and are banned from Colorado landfills: television sets, central processing units (CPUs), computer monitors, peripherals, printers, fax machines, laptops, notebooks, ultra books, net books, electronic tablets, digital video disc (DVD) players, video cassette recorders (VCRs), radios, stereos, video game consoles and video display devices with viewing screens greater than four inches diagonally.
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts computers, mobile phones, displays, monitors and small plastic appliances. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Goodwill
Accepts computers through Dell recycling program for free. Visit the Goodwill website for more details.
4775 W. 121st Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-202-3040
SustainAbility Hard to Recycle Center
Accepts most computers, mobile phones, displays, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, satellite dishes and small appliances. Batteries must be removed from devices prior to drop off (batteries can be left in laptops, cell phones, tablets and gaming systems). Visit the SustainAbility website for details.
11811 Upham St. #5A West
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-524-9570
Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)
Broomfield contracts with the Boulder County HMMF so residents can use the facility for free (by appointment). They accept fluorescent and CFL bulbs (drop-off). Visit the Boulder County HMMF website for more details.
1901 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
720-564-2251
Broomfield Household Hazardous Waste Events
Typically, there are two events held for Broomfield residents (spring and fall). Drop-off; by appointment only. Will accept fluorescent and CFL bulbs. Visit the Broomfield Household Hazardous Waste website for more details.
Broomfield Municipal Shops
3951 W 144th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80023
303-438-6329
Broomfield Recycling Center
Free 24/7 drop-off facility for Broomfield residents. Accepts glass bottles and jars. Visit the Broomfield Recycling Center website for more details.
225 Commerce St.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6329
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts mattresses , box springs and foam mattress toppers for a fee . Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
SustainAbility Hard-to-Recycle Center
Accepts mattresses and box springs only at their Arvada location (for a fee). Visit the SustainAbility website for more details.
6340 W. 56th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002
303-425-9226
Spring Back Colorado
Accepts mattress and box springs. Per item fee. Pick-up available. Call for current pricing. Visit the Spring Back Colorado website for more details.
4975 Pontiac St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
720-515–1328
Broomfield Recycling Center
Accepts aluminum foil/pie plates, steel/tin cans and aluminum cans. Doesn’t purchase metals. Doesn’t accept scrap metal. Visit the Broomfield Recycling Center website for more details.
25 Commerce St.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6329
Resource Central
Accepts scrap metal. Visit the Resource Central website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-419-5418
Clementine Curbside
Offers organics collection (pick-up). Visit the Clementine Curbside website for more details.
400 W. South Boulder Rd. #2500
Lafayette, CO 80026
720-477-6977
Compost Colorado
Offers food scrap pick up. Visit the Compost Colorado website for more details.
4800 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80216
720-680-4053
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts pre and post consumer trimmings, food-soiled paper and spoiled food. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
SCRAPS
Offers food scrap pick up. Visit the Scraps website for more details.
720-807-0562
Western Disposal
Accepts yard waste and wood waste. Visit the Western Disposal website for more details.
2051 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
303-444-5794
Broomfield Recycling Center
Free 24/7 drop-off facility for Broomfield residents. Accepts cardboard, mixed recyclables, newspaper and office paper. Doesn’t accept coffee cups, paper towels or napkins. Visit the Broomfield Recycling Center website for more details.
225 Commerce St.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6329
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts paper towels and napkins. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
A1 Organics
Accepts grass, leaves, branches, stumps, and logs for a fee. Appointment only. Visit the A1 Organics website for more details.
12002 WCR 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
800-776-1644
Broomfield Tree Branch Recycling Facility
Accepts branches, stumps up to 12 inches in diameter, Christmas trees, leaves and pumpkins in the fall (drop-off). Visit the Broomfield Tree Branch Recycling Facility website for more details.
2990 W. 124th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-464-5651
Broomfield Spring Cleanup
Accepts stumps greater than 12 inches in diameter - curbside. Visit the Broomfield Spring Cleanup website for more details.
303-438-6329
Western Disposal
Accepts grass clippings, branches, leaves for a fee (drop-off). Visit the Western Disposal website for more details.
2051 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
303-444-5794
King Soopers
Accepts plastic film and packaging. Bins are placed at the front of the store. Contact your local store or visit the Kroger website for more details.
SustainAbility Hard-to-Recycle Center
Visit the SustainAbility website for more details.
11811 Upham St. #5A West
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-524-9570
Ridwell
Subscription service taking hard-to-recycle items from your home, including plastic bags, textiles, clothes and shoes, batteries, light bulbs and more. Visit the Ridwell website to schedule your pickup.
Home Depot
Customers can bring their empty pots back to the Garden Center’s designated recycling area. Returned pots will either be refilled, or if no longer usable The Home Depot’s partner, East Jordan Plastics Inc., turns them into new pots, trays, and hanging baskets. Visit the Home Depot website for more details.
Broomfield Recycling Center
Accepts bottles, tubs, plastic bottles with lids. Visit the Broomfield Recycling Center website for more details.
225 Commerce St.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6329
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Visit the Eco-Cycle: CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Visit the Eco-Cycle: CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Arc Thrift
Accepts clothes, shoes, books at their Broomfield Store (location below) and in bins at the Broomfield Recycling Center. Visit the Arc Thrift website or the Broomfield Recycling Center website for more details.
6500 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-439-7255
ArtParts Boulder
Accepts art supplies (drop-off). Visit the ArtParts Boulder website for more details.
3080 Valmont Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
720-379-5328
Broomfield FISH
Accepts food; can drop off at their facility or drop off non-perishables at King Soopers. Visit the Broomfield FISH website for more details.
6 Garden Center
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-465-1600
The Good Couch
Will pick up couches and chairs for free and donate to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Visit The Good Couch website for more details.
8475 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO, 80215
303-246-2174
Goodwill
Accepts household goods, electronics (no televisions), computers, clothes/shoes and crafts/crafting supplies. Visit the Goodwill website for more details.
4775 W. 121st Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-202-3040
A Precious Child
Accepts baby essentials such as clothes, car seats, shoes, books and household items. Visit A Precious Child website for more details.
7051 W. 118th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-4272
ReStore-Habitat for Humanity
Accepts clean and in working order appliances (less than 10 years old); all items must be clean and in working order - faucets, sinks, low-flow toilets, plumbing and electrical supplies, new tile, lumber, countertops, clothes, books, CDs, unopened paint and stain, housewares and home decor (drop-off; must be approved and accepted by staff). Visit the ReStore-Habitat for Humanity website for more details.
6650 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-404-2008
A1 Organics
Accepts grass, chipped wood, sawdust, mixed wood waste, brush and limbs, sod and soil, leaves, stumps, logs and tree trunks for a fee. No mixed materials accepted. Visit A1 Organics for more details.
12002 WCR 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
800-776-1644
SustainAbility Hard-to-Recycle Center
Accepts expanded polystyrene (EPS) in the form of clean, white, block packing styrofoam (limit ten pieces per customer, per visit). Items free to recycle after paying flat $4.00 entrance fee. Doesn't accept cups, plates, to-go containers, peanuts, soft foams or colored foam. Visit the SustainAbility website for more details.
11811 Upham St. #5A West
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-524-9570
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Accepts expanded polystyrene (EPS) that is white and rigid. Doesn't accept packing peanuts, construction foam, food-grade foam or polyethylene foam. Facility fee, no item fee. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-444-6634
Big O Tires
Accepts car and bike tires for a small fee (drop-off). Visit the Big O Tires website for more details.
6430 W. 120TH Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-4117
City and County of Broomfield-Police Department
Dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications safely year-round! No appointment necessary. Visit the Broomfield Police Services Medication Disposal website for more details.
Broomfield Police Department:
7 DesCombes Dr.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6400
Broomfield Oil Recycling Program
Broomfield residents can participate in the Waste Oil Recycling Program operated by the Public Works Fleet Services Division. Limit of five gallons per household per month. Visit the Public Works Fleet website for more details.
Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
First Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.–noon (with exceptions for holidays)
3001 W. 124th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6336
Broomfield Spring Cleanup
The City and County of Broomfield contracts with a waste hauler to provide free curbside pick up of large items once per year during the annual Spring Cleanup. Wood and metal are recycled. Visit the Broomfield Spring Cleanup website for more details.
303-438-6329
Resource Central
Accepts wood roofing shakes if in good condition. Visit the Resource Central website for more details.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-419-5418
Western Disposal
Accept non-reusable lumber and pallets for a fee. Repurposed for feedstock for local composters. Visit the Western Disposal website for more details.
2051 63rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301
303-444-5794
Eco-Cycle Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Eco-Cycle CHaRM will accept the following: scrap metal, small plastic appliances, freon appliances, electronics, printer cartridges, cables and wires, smoke detectors, solar panels, rigid white foam, large plastics, mattresses, books, paper shredding, ceramics and concrete, bikes and parts, bike tires or tubes, fire extinguishers, clothing and shoes, glassware, vegetable oil, compost, and corrugated cardboard. Visit the Eco-Cycle CHaRM website for more information.
6400 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
SustainAbility Hard-to-Recycle Center
Sustainability Recycling will accept the following: bubble wrap, bike tires and and tubes, cassette tapes and and cases, CD's, DVD's, contact lenses, corrugated plastic yard signs, fire extinguishers, ink and and toner, keys, plastic film, plastic pill bottles, smoke alarms, straws (plastic), toothpaste tubes and and floss, VHS tapes, water filters, wine corks, and writing utensils. Visit the SustainAbility website for more information.
11811 Upham St. #5A West
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-524-9570