Resources for hard to Recycle Items

Pickup Services for Hard-to-Recycle Items

The following two companies serve the Cherry Hills Village area for hard-to-recycle item pickup:  

• The Happy Beetle 
• Ridwell 

Aerosol Cans

Use up according to label instructions, give to someone who can use it, or take to a hazardous material collection program. For small amounts: In a well-ventilated area, while standing upwind, discharge all contents of the aerosol can into a cardboard box. Allow the box to dry completely. Discard the box and empty the aerosol can into the household trash.

Appliances

Western Metal Recycling accepts most large appliances for scrap. 

Batteries

Batteries Plus
8601 W. Cross Dr.
Littleton, CO 80123
303-973-4000
Website
Notes: Accepts rechargeable batteries and lead-acid batteries. No fees for small quantities. Call for fees and details.

Electronics (TV, Computer Monitors, etc.)

Blue Star Recyclers
953 Decatur Street, Suite C, Denver, Colorado, 80204

The City will sometimes take electronics from residents during its annual Spring Clean Up event.

Eyeglass Recycling

Recycle your old eyeglasses at City Hall. There is a Lion's Club eyeglass recycling box at the front desk. City Hall is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Fluorescent Lamps

Your waste management company usually collects household quantities - check first.

Gasoline

Gasoline should never be poured down the drain, on the ground, or thrown in the trash. Contact Arapahoe County Health Department at 303-795-4584 to speak to a hazardous waste specialist.

Grease

Restaurant Technologies in Denver and SustainAbility in Arvada both accept used cooking oil. 

Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlets

Donate new and used building materials, including tools, furniture, appliances and more. Visit the Habitat for Humanity website for locations and information.

Mattresses

Spring Back Colorado accepts mattresses for recycling. Pickup is available. 

Mercury

Liquid mercury and mercury containing devices such as barometers, blood pressure gauges, relays, switches, thermometers, and thermostats: to find a recycling location, visit thermostat-recycle.org. 

Motor Oil

Most automotive parts stores collect used motor oil for disposal, including: Advance, AutoZone, Napa, and O'Reilly. 

Paint Recycling

Visit the Paint Care website to find a convenient drop-off location to recycle paint.

GreenSheen Eco Friendly Paint hosts free drop-off events.

The City will sometimes take paint from residents during its annual Spring Clean Up event.

Pesticides and Herbicides

These products are poisonous to humans, pets and wildlife. They should never be burned, buried, dumped on the ground or in water, or poured down the drain. Use the product according to label directions, give leftovers to someone who can safely use them, store until it can be used, or take to a hazardous materials program.