Recycling Centers in Castle Rock, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Castle Rock, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock: A Local Guide
Castle Rock, the seat of Douglas County in the Colorado Front Range foothills, has two distinct recycling resources for residents: a free community drop-off and a scrap metal purchasing yard. Understanding what each accepts — and when they're open — saves a wasted trip.
The Community Recycling Center at the DCSD West Support Center (725–741 Prairie Hawk Dr) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that operates Saturdays only, 10:00 AM to noon. It accepts single-stream paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, tin, and plastics numbered #1, #2, #4, and #5. The program is entirely free, but bins fill quickly — arriving before 10:30 AM is recommended. It does not accept electronics, appliances, Styrofoam, or scrap metals.
For scrap metal and old appliances, Metal Men LLC at 174 Caprice Ct is Castle Rock's local scrap buyer, open Saturdays 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. The yard purchases copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, steel, iron, insulated wire, and large appliances (fridges, water heaters) — and pays by weight. TVs are not accepted. Metal Men also offers free curbside pickup within Castle Rock for qualifying loads, making it convenient to clear out metal junk without hauling it yourself.
Douglas County residents looking for electronics recycling or household hazardous waste will need to travel to a neighboring county facility or check the Colorado statewide recycling directory. Nearby cities with additional options include Parker, Aurora, Denver, and Pueblo.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Castle Rock
Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Castle Rock, CO?
The Community Recycling Center at DCSD West Support Center, 725–741 Prairie Hawk Dr, accepts cardboard (flattened), newspapers, magazines, office paper, and paperboard every Saturday from 10:00 AM to noon. The service is free.
Where can I sell or drop off scrap metal in Castle Rock?
Metal Men LLC at 174 Caprice Ct purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals — including copper, aluminum, brass, and steel — plus old appliances, every Saturday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. They also offer free curbside removal in Castle Rock. Call 720-215-1388 to arrange a pickup.
Can I recycle electronics (e-waste) in Castle Rock?
Neither of Castle Rock's two recycling locations accepts electronics. For e-waste, Douglas County residents can check events through Colorado recycling resources or drive to a facility in a neighboring city such as Parker or Aurora.
Are Castle Rock's recycling centers open on weekdays?
No. Both the Community Recycling Center (10 AM–noon) and Metal Men LLC (8:30 AM–12:30 PM) are open Saturdays only. Plan accordingly — and arrive early, as both may close once capacity is reached.