Thornton Solid Waste-Recycling
Recycling Center in Thornton, Colorado
About This Location
The City of Thornton operates a free, self-serve recycling drop-off at its Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street. Access is through the north entrance on 126th Avenue (126th Ave. & Ogden St.), open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes common household recyclables but is not a trash, e-waste, or hazardous-waste facility.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
public drop-off · Use the north entrance on 126th Avenue (126th Ave. & Ogden St.), east of Washington Street.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thornton's Washington Street drop-off take electronics or TVs?
No. Cell phones, televisions, computers, and monitors are expressly NOT accepted at this drop-off. The site is for paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics #1-7 only.
What plastics can I bring?
Plastic containers numbered #1 through #7 are accepted. Plastic bags and film are not, and neither is Styrofoam.
When is the drop-off open and is it free?
It is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is a free self-serve city drop-off. Enter from the north entrance on 126th Avenue.
Can I drop off yard waste or scrap metal here?
No. Grass clippings, branches, yard waste, scrap metal, appliances, and construction debris are all on the not-accepted list for this site.
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