Where to Recycle Electronics in Denver
Old TVs, computers, and phones don’t belong in the trash. Here’s where to take them in Denver.
Why Electronics Need Special Recycling
E-waste contains hazardous materials that don’t belong in a landfill.
Electronics aren’t like regular trash. They contain materials that are harmful to the environment and human health when they end up in landfills:
- Lead — found in CRT televisions and older monitors. A single CRT can contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead.
- Mercury — present in flat-screen displays, switches, and thermostats.
- Lithium batteries — found in laptops, phones, and tablets. Can cause landfill fires when crushed or punctured.
- Cadmium, chromium, and brominated flame retardants — found in circuit boards and plastic housings.
When these materials leach into the soil and groundwater, they contaminate drinking water and ecosystems. Colorado law encourages proper e-waste disposal, and many municipalities have restrictions on putting electronics in the regular trash.
The good news: almost every component of an electronic device can be recovered and reused. Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of landfills and recovers valuable metals like gold, copper, and aluminum.
Free Drop-Off Locations in Denver
These Denver-area locations accept electronics for recycling — most at no cost.
Denver Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Accepts electronics, batteries, paint, and other hazardous materials from Denver residents. Free for city residents with proof of address.
2401 W 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Best Buy
Accepts TVs (flat-screen free, CRT $29.99), computers, laptops, tablets, phones, cables, and small electronics. Limit 2 TVs/monitors per household per day.
Multiple Denver metro locations
Staples
Accepts printers, computers, laptops, tablets, and small electronics for free recycling. Great option for office equipment and peripherals.
Multiple Denver metro locations
Goodwill
Accepts working electronics including computers, monitors, printers, and small devices. Items are resold to fund community programs. Must be in working condition.
Multiple Denver metro locations
ARC Thrift Stores
Accepts working electronics for resale. Proceeds support programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado.
Multiple Denver metro locations
Denver E-Waste Collection Events
The City of Denver sponsors free collection events throughout the year.
Denver and surrounding municipalities host periodic e-waste collection events, typically in spring and fall. These events are free for residents and accept a wide range of electronics that might otherwise be hard to dispose of.
What to expect at collection events:
- Drive-through drop-off — stay in your car, volunteers unload for you
- Accepts TVs (including CRTs), computers, monitors, printers, phones, and more
- Usually free for residents of the hosting city or county
- Events fill up fast — arrive early for the shortest wait times
Check denvergov.org for upcoming dates and locations. Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, and other surrounding areas also host their own events on separate schedules.
Can’t wait for the next event? Drop-off locations listed above are open year-round, or schedule a pickup with Junk Same Day and we’ll come to you.
What About TVs and Monitors?
TVs are the trickiest electronics to recycle — especially the old ones.
⚠️ CRT TVs Are the Hardest to Recycle
Old tube-style (CRT) televisions contain 4–8 pounds of lead in the glass. Because of the hazardous material and the cost of processing, most recyclers charge $25–$35 per CRT TV. Some won’t accept them at all. Best Buy charges $29.99 per CRT unit.
Flat-screen TVs (LCD, LED, plasma) are accepted more widely and usually for free. Best Buy takes them at no charge, and most e-waste collection events accept them as well.
The real challenge with TV recycling isn’t the cost — it’s the logistics. A 65-inch flat screen or a 200-pound CRT doesn’t fit in most cars. That’s where we come in.
Junk Same Day picks up TVs and monitors of any size from your home. No wrestling it down the stairs, no renting a truck, no driving across town. We handle the heavy lifting and make sure it gets recycled properly.
The Easier Option — We Pick It Up
Can’t haul a 65-inch TV in your sedan? We pick up electronics from your home — same day.
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Tell us what electronics you need removed. Send a photo for a quick quote — we reply within minutes.
We Show Up Same Day
Our crew arrives at your home, picks up the electronics from wherever they are — basement, garage, upstairs — and loads them up.
Recycled Responsibly
We sort everything and deliver items to certified e-waste recyclers. No landfill, no shortcuts. You get a clean space and peace of mind.
Electronics We Pick Up
If it has a plug or a battery, we’ll take it off your hands.
TVs & Monitors
CRT, LCD, LED, plasma — any size, any type. We carry them out and handle proper recycling, including hazardous CRT units.
Computers & Laptops
Desktops, towers, laptops, tablets, keyboards, and mice. Working or broken — doesn’t matter, we take them all.
Printers & Scanners
Inkjet, laser, all-in-one, large format. We also take toner cartridges and accessories.
Gaming Consoles
PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and older retro systems. Controllers, cables, and accessories included.
Audio Equipment
Speakers, receivers, turntables, soundbars, home theater systems, and studio equipment.
Cables & Small Electronics
Boxes of tangled cables, old chargers, routers, modems, phones, and all the small stuff that piles up in drawers.
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Text a picture of the electronics you need removed and we’ll reply with an upfront price — usually within minutes.
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Common questions about recycling electronics in Denver.
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What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from real Denver homeowners.
“Had an old 70-inch TV and a bunch of computer equipment from my home office. Junk Same Day picked it all up the same afternoon I called. They carried the TV down from the second floor without a scratch on the walls. Great service.”
“We cleaned out our garage and had two old CRT TVs, a broken printer, and boxes of cables. Didn’t want to drive around to three different recycling places. Called these guys and they took everything in one trip. So much easier.”
“I appreciated that they actually recycle the electronics and don’t just dump them. The crew was on time, professional, and the price was fair. Would recommend to anyone who needs old electronics hauled away responsibly.”
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