Recycling Centers in Commerce City, CO

Recycling in Commerce City: A Local Guide

Commerce City has 4 recycling and waste facilities in our directory, covering scrap metal, mattress recycling, auto salvage, and large-scale waste collection. The mix is specific: two of the four facilities — Rocky Mountain Recycling at 6510 Brighton Blvd and Western Auto Recycling at 7481 Kearney St — are metal-focused yards that accept walk-in sellers. For mattresses and box springs, Spring Back Colorado at 4975 Pontiac St is the dedicated option, charging $40 per piece with no appointment required. Broader Colorado options are on our Colorado recycling hub.

Republic Services at 5075 E 74th Ave operates a commercial transfer and hauling facility serving Adams County's curbside recycling routes — it is not a public drop-off location. Residents receiving Republic Services curbside collection can contact them at (303) 286-1200 about what goes in the blue bin or to set up service.

For scrap metal, Rocky Mountain Recycling buys copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, zinc, lead, and all ferrous metals from walk-in public sellers six days a week — Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday until noon. Western Auto Recycling focuses on junk vehicles and auto parts rather than general scrap. Both yards set prices daily based on commodity market rates, so it pays to call ahead.

Residents needing to recycle electronics, household hazardous waste, or items beyond what these Commerce City facilities cover should check neighboring cities: Denver lists dozens of centers, Aurora has e-cycle events and an ecoATM kiosk, and Thornton and Northglenn are also close by.