Recycling Centers in Lakewood, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lakewood, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Lakewood has 3 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 Lakewood: A Local Guide
Lakewood, Colorado offers residents and businesses three distinct recycling facilities — one municipal and two private — covering everything from cardboard and scrap metal to appliances and certified electronics data destruction. Matching the right material to the right facility is the key to a successful recycling run in Lakewood.
For everyday household recyclables, the Lakewood Recycling Center at 1068 Quail Street is the go-to city-run option. Operated by the City of Lakewood's Public Works department, it is free and open to everyone — no residency card or ID needed. The center runs two daily sessions Monday through Saturday: 10 AM–12:45 PM and 1:15–4 PM. Accepted materials include clean cardboard (cut to max 3 ft × 5 ft), paper, scrap metal, aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles. Trailers are not allowed; bring no more than a standard car or small pickup load. Donations are welcome. The facility closes on major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
For appliance recycling and junk removal, Amerecycle Appliance Recycling & Junk Removal at 1733 S Kline Way is a family-owned private service open Tuesday through Sunday, 8 AM to 7 PM. Amerecycle accepts refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, microwaves, and smaller appliances, along with electronics. Both drop-off and curbside pickup are available; fees are charged at upfront rates with no hidden costs. Call (720) 628-0220 to schedule pickup or confirm drop-off logistics for large appliances like refrigerators that may contain refrigerants.
For certified electronics destruction and data security, ShredTronics at 777 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 3-100 provides IT asset disposition and secure hard drive and device destruction. The Lakewood drop-off accepts laptops, desktops, hard drives, tablets, monitors, phones, and other small electronics from individuals and small businesses. Hours are Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–6 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM, and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. Contact dropoff@shredtronics.com for pricing. Nearby recycling options also exist in Golden and Denver; see the Colorado recycling hub for statewide program information.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lakewood
Where can I recycle for free in Lakewood, CO?
The Lakewood Recycling Center at 1068 Quail Street is free and open to everyone Monday through Saturday. It accepts sorted cardboard, paper, scrap metal, aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles — no Lakewood residency required, no fees. Donations are appreciated.
How do I recycle a refrigerator or washing machine in Lakewood?
Amerecycle Appliance Recycling at 1733 S Kline Way accepts refrigerators, washers, dryers, AC units, and other large appliances for recycling. You can drop them off Tuesday–Sunday 8 AM–7 PM, or schedule a curbside pickup by calling (720) 628-0220. Fees apply and are quoted upfront.
Where can I safely dispose of old computers and hard drives in Lakewood?
ShredTronics at 777 S Wadsworth Blvd specializes in certified data destruction and electronics recycling. The Lakewood drop-off accepts laptops, desktops, hard drives, monitors, phones, and other devices from individuals and small businesses. Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM, Fri 9 AM–4 PM, Sat 7 AM–3 PM. Contact dropoff@shredtronics.com for current pricing.
What is not accepted at the Lakewood Quail Street Recycling Center?
The Quail Street center handles sorted clean recyclables only — not electronics, household chemicals, or general junk. Trailers are not allowed, and loads must fit in a standard car or small pickup. Cardboard must be cut to no larger than 3 ft × 5 ft. For electronics and household hazardous materials, the city's Rooney Road Recycling Center is the appropriate option.