Recycling Centers in Aurora, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Aurora, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Aurora has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Aurora: A Local Guide
Aurora has 4 recycling and waste facilities in our directory, ranging from electronics kiosks and scrap-metal yards to a Waste Management landfill with single-stream recycling. One detail trips up many residents: the City of Aurora does not run its own curbside recycling. Residential trash and recycling are arranged directly by the resident (or an HOA) with one of the city's licensed private haulers such as Republic Services, Mountain High Disposal or Apex Waste Solutions. The city itself focuses on special programs like e-cycle events, year-round household hazardous waste disposal and organics. See more Colorado options on our Colorado recycling hub.
For specific materials, start with the WM Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site Landfill, which handles municipal solid waste, construction debris, yard waste and single-stream recycling, or Atlas Metal and Iron Corp. for scrap metal. For small electronics, the ecoATM kiosk buys back phones and tablets, while Pedalpoint Lifecycle Solutions focuses on IT-asset and lifecycle recycling.
If you don't find what you need locally, nearby metro cities expand your choices. Denver lists 36 centers and Arvada has 6, while Broomfield and Boulder each list 4. You can also browse every city on our Colorado hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Aurora
Does the City of Aurora pick up curbside recycling?
No. Aurora does not provide municipal trash or recycling collection. Residents, HOAs or multifamily managers must arrange service with one of the city's licensed private haulers, which include Republic Services, Mountain High Disposal, Apex Waste Solutions, Best Cleaner Disposal, Eastern Dispose All and HBS Trash Services.
Where can I recycle electronics in Aurora?
The City of Aurora hosts a series of free e-cycle events throughout the year for residents to drop off old electronics. For day-to-day drop-off, the ecoATM kiosk buys back phones and tablets, and the WM Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site also accepts e-waste.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste or motor oil in Aurora?
Aurora Water contracts with Waste Management to offer year-round recycling and disposal of household hazardous chemicals, including lawn and garden products, pesticides, motor oil, paint and household cleaners. Check auroragov.org for the current location and appointment details.
Can I recycle yard waste or organics in Aurora?
Yes, but it's limited. Two licensed haulers, Waste Management and Wompost, offer organics and yard-waste collection, though service is available only in certain Aurora zip codes. Confirm availability with the hauler for your address.