Recycling Centers in Boulder, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Boulder, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Boulder, Colorado can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Boulder: A Local Guide
Boulder has four recycling facilities in our directory, each handling a different slice of what residents need to discard responsibly — part of the broader Colorado recycling network. The centerpiece is the Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd Street, where outdoor single-stream bins are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, free of charge. Aluminum cans, steel tins, glass bottles, plastics #1/#2/#5, cardboard, paper, and cartons all go in one bin — no sorting needed.
Right next door at the same 1901 63rd Street address, the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) takes the items the recycling bins cannot: latex and oil-based paint, all battery types, used motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, fluorescent tubes, CFLs, aerosols, pool chemicals, sharps, and much more. Walk-in service for residents is free and no appointment is required — open Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Voluntary donations support the program.
For everything that falls through the cracks of both programs, Eco-Cycle's CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) at 6400 Arapahoe Road covers an unusually wide range: electronics, refrigerators, mattresses, styrofoam, film plastics, scrap metal, bikes, ceramics, cooking oil, compost, clothing, and more. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. There is a $3 vehicle entry fee; arriving by bicycle gets you in free. No residency requirement applies to any of these three county-run or nonprofit facilities.
For used smartphones, the ecoATM kiosk inside King Soopers at 1650 30th Street pays instant cash for phones, foldables, and iPods — tablets are not accepted at this location. Nearby communities with additional options include Longmont, Broomfield, Golden, and Denver, all covered in the Colorado directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Boulder
Is there a 24-hour recycling drop-off in Boulder?
Yes. The outdoor bins at the Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd Street are accessible around the clock, every day of the week. The office is staffed Monday–Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM, but the drop-off bins are always available.
Where do I drop off paint, batteries, or chemicals in Boulder?
The Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility at 1901 63rd Street accepts paint, all battery types, pesticides, automotive fluids, fluorescent bulbs, and many other household chemicals. It is free for residential drop-offs, no appointment needed, and open Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 AM–4 PM.
Where can I recycle electronics or a mattress in Boulder?
Eco-Cycle's CHaRM at 6400 Arapahoe Road accepts computers, phones, tablets, TVs, mattresses, appliances, and dozens of other hard-to-recycle items. A $3 vehicle entry fee applies; most standard materials are covered by that fee. Open Monday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM.
Does Boulder have curbside recycling?
The City of Boulder operates a curbside recycling program for residential customers through its contracted haulers, accepting single-stream recyclables. The county's drop-off facilities at 1901 63rd Street supplement curbside for items that cannot go in the bin.