Recycling Centers in Wheat Ridge, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Wheat Ridge has 2 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 Wheat Ridge: A Local Guide
Wheat Ridge, Colorado has two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials — from household electronics and scrap metals to construction debris and yard waste. Knowing which site handles what will save you a wasted trip.
Action Recycling Center at 7610 W 42nd Ave is the go-to spot for most residents. It accepts computers, laptops, circuit boards, flat-screen monitors and TVs (fees apply by screen size), scrap metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and precious metals, plus cardboard, newspaper, plastic #1 and #2, and glass containers. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM; it is closed Sundays. Note that CRT-style (non-flat) monitors and TVs are not accepted, and fees ranging from $10 to $45 apply for screens, printers, and large copiers.
For construction and demolition debris, Colorado Landscape Materials & Recycling at 6300 W 49th Dr B handles asphalt, concrete, dirt, clean wood, and yard waste Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. Metal is explicitly not accepted in the recycling program, and this is not a drop-off for household items — call (303) 456-9944 for a quote before bringing a load.
Wheat Ridge sits in Jefferson County, just west of Denver on the I-70 corridor. Residents also have access to Jefferson County's household hazardous waste (HHW) events for pesticides, paint, and similar materials not handled by either of these facilities. For e-waste with no drop-off fee, some items can go to Best Buy or Staples take-back programs in the surrounding metro area. Nearby recycling options include centers in Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, and other Colorado communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Wheat Ridge
Does Action Recycling Center in Wheat Ridge charge for TV or monitor drop-off?
Yes. Flat-screen TVs and monitors under 24 inches cost $15; 24–40 inches cost $20; over 40 inches cost $45. CRT-style monitors are not accepted. Most other electronics — computers, laptops, keyboards — are accepted free of charge. Visit Action Recycling Center's page for the full fee schedule.
Where can I drop off concrete, asphalt, or yard waste in Wheat Ridge?
Colorado Landscape Materials & Recycling at 6300 W 49th Dr B accepts asphalt, concrete, dirt, wood, and yard waste. Call (303) 456-9944 for a quote. Metal is not accepted in their recycling program.
Is there a recycling center in Wheat Ridge open on Sundays?
Neither of the two Wheat Ridge recycling facilities is open on Sundays. Action Recycling Center is open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM. Colorado Landscape Materials is open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. Check centers in nearby Lakewood or Arvada for weekend alternatives.
Can I sell scrap copper or aluminum at a Wheat Ridge recycling center?
Yes. Action Recycling Center buys non-ferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, nickel, lead, zinc, and precious metals at spot prices. Call (303) 424-1600 for current rates.