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Bulk junk removal
in Boulder.

Bags, boxes and the last things left to clear, gone from the curb. Choose what’s going, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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First item / additional item

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Choose items or browse the full catalog.

Two separate tied household bags and one filled box grouped outside an open doorway, with the entrance kept clear.
Two bags. One filled box. Count what goes, then book it together.

Finish clearing the space

The last few things still deserve a pickup.

You have decided what is going. Now give those bags and boxes a pickup day, with a price you can see before anyone arrives.

The move is nearly done.

Book the unwanted bags and boxes left after packing. Choose an available pickup day before you hand back the keys, and arrange to have them outside.

The clear-out can be finished.

You do not need a whole house of junk. Select the bags, boxes and larger items you actually have. Your combined price is shown online.

You want to know it is handled.

When the next collection does not fit your plans, choose a Dropcurb pickup day. Updates keep you informed, and completion photos show when the booked items are gone.

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A clear count. An exact price.

Count the bags and boxes, not everything inside.

A few simple choices turn a mixed pile into a clear booking. No need to estimate how much of a truck it might fill.

Filled bags and boxes

Count each trash bag or filled household box. Books and media go by the box. Clothes, bedding and shoes go by the filled bag. Toys packed together have a Box of toys choice. Ask us about unusually heavy or oversized bags and boxes first.

Empty cardboard and containers

Empty cardboard is a different choice: choose single empty boxes or tied bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Compacted bales have their own weight-based choices and require loading-dock access. A Storage bin choice covers the empty bin itself; ask us to confirm the contents if they are going too.

Furniture and other larger items

Add the actual larger item alongside your bags and boxes, such as a sofa, chair or mattress. It has its own price and preparation. Keep construction materials and items needing special handling out of ordinary household bags.

Bulk junk removal prices in Boulder

First item / additional item

  • Trash bag$59 / $10
  • Filled household box$59 / $15
  • Bag of clothes & bedding$59 / $10
  • Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
  • 10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
  • Box of toys$89 / $29
  • Dumpster Bag$300 / $250

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Choose my items

Ready for pickup

Bring the booked items together outside.

You handle sorting and getting things out of the home or building. We load and haul away the items on your booking from an accessible outdoor spot.

Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. Pickup is booked for a day, not an exact arrival time. Confirm any short building-access window with us before booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup

  1. Count it before you book.

    Add the bags, boxes and separate larger items, then choose an available day. Have an unusual pile or uncertain contents? Send a photo before booking so we can help with the choices.

  2. Make the handoff easy.

    Bag or box small household items as much as possible. Keep the booked items together, separate from anything staying. Follow your confirmation for when they need to be outside and accessible.

  3. Show us what goes.

    Add photos and clear pickup-location notes on your order page. You do not need to be home when everything is outside and accessible. We send pickup updates and completion photos.

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Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

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The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Bulk junk removal in Boulder: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Oversized household items

Special rules apply

Boulder has no citywide bulky item pickup. An oversized household item goes to the hard-to-recycle site, to a reuse donation, or onto a large item collection arranged with the hauler on the account for a fee the hauler sets.

City cost & eligibility
There is no municipal bulky program and no published municipal rate. The Eco-Cycle hard-to-recycle site publishes per item charges for the materials it takes, and a hauler's own large item collection is priced by that hauler, so ask the hauler and the facility before anything is set out.
When & how
Ask the hauler how it handles a large item and when it would collect, or plan a trip to the hard-to-recycle site or the reuse center during their open hours.
Get it ready
Keep the item on the property until a collection is arranged, and check the material rules first: the hard-to-recycle site refuses pressurized vessels such as propane and helium tanks, requires gas powered equipment to be drained of oil and gas, and refuses bedding that is moldy or has bed bugs. Usable furniture and appliances are better donated for reuse than sent for recycling.
City waste services page with the statement that the city provides no municipal hauling, the hauler referral and the multi-family ordinance requirementsCHaRM material guidelines page with the scrap metal definition, the refrigerant appliance category, the electronics categories, the mattress rules and the bicycle tire only limitBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directory

Tires

Special rules apply

The hard-to-recycle site accepts bicycle tires and tubes only and states plainly that it cannot recycle automotive tires, and no city or county page retrieved for this guide publishes a residential automotive tire drop off.

City cost & eligibility
No published residential rate covers a car or truck tire in Boulder, and the hard-to-recycle site refuses automotive tires, so ask the hauler on the account or the shop that sold you the tires what it charges before anything is dropped off. Bicycle tires and tubes are charged at the hard-to-recycle site inside its published fee schedule.
When & how
Ask the tire retailer or the hauler first. The hard-to-recycle site takes bicycle tires and tubes during its weekday and Saturday hours and is closed Sunday.
Get it ready
Do not take an automotive tire to the hard-to-recycle site, because automotive tires are on its refusal list. A tire store that mounts new tires is the usual take back point and the shortest trip.
CHaRM material guidelines page with the scrap metal definition, the refrigerant appliance category, the electronics categories, the mattress rules and the bicycle tire only limitCHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeCity list of licensed haulers providing regularly scheduled collection, with the services each one offers and the note that the city does not set rates

Mattresses, box springs and toppers

Accepted with preparation

A mattress or box spring goes to the hard-to-recycle site for a published per unit charge, and a mattress can also be dropped at a county transfer station or with a mattress collection service.

City cost & eligibility
From $30 for one mattress or box spring at the hard-to-recycle site. A foam mattress topper is charged 10.00, a box spring with two or more pieces is charged proportionally as multiple units, and bedding that is moldy or has bed bugs is refused. The Nederland Transfer Station takes mattresses and box springs at no charge for county residents, the county directory lists Western Disposal as accepting mattresses and box springs at its transfer station without publishing a fee, and a mattress pickup service is listed for a charge.
When & how
Take the set to 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or to a county transfer station during its open hours.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and free of mold and pests, because the hard-to-recycle site refuses bedding with either. Ask the retailer delivering a new mattress whether it takes the old one away, which is the cheapest first call.
CHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeCHaRM material guidelines page with the scrap metal definition, the refrigerant appliance category, the electronics categories, the mattress rules and the bicycle tire only limitZero waste facilities list for Boulder County with the addresses, hours, contacts and accepted material for CHaRM, Resource Central, the hazardous waste facility, the recycling center and the yard waste centerBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directory

Couches, chairs and household furniture

Accepted with preparation

Usable furniture is a donation item at Resource Central next to the hard-to-recycle site, and nothing collects furniture at the curb in Boulder without an arrangement with the hauler on the account.

City cost & eligibility
Resource Central accepts furniture donations for resale and can also haul material, with the pickup quoted by the organization, and a hauler's own large item collection is priced by that hauler. There is no municipal rate, so ask both before booking.
When & how
Drop furniture at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or ask Resource Central whether it will collect from the property.
Get it ready
Donate only items in good condition, because the reuse facility takes new and used household materials that are fit for resale. A worn out piece that no reuse center will take is the case to price with the hauler as a large item.
Zero waste facilities list for Boulder County with the addresses, hours, contacts and accepted material for CHaRM, Resource Central, the hazardous waste facility, the recycling center and the yard waste centerBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directory

Appliances, water heaters and refrigerant units

Accepted with preparation

A metal appliance that is at least half metal and free of refrigerant goes to the hard-to-recycle site covered by its facility fee, while a refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner carries a published per unit charge.

City cost & eligibility
From $3 for the facility fee charged for each vehicle entering the hard-to-recycle site. A refrigerant appliance such as a refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner or dehumidifier is charged 45.00 each on top of the facility fee, while scrap metal items that are at least 50 percent metal and contain no refrigerant are covered by the facility fee alone. The county directory also lists Western Disposal as accepting large appliances and Resource Central as taking large appliances in good condition, and neither publishes a price, so ask before hauling.
When & how
Take the appliance to 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or ask Resource Central about a reuse donation of a working unit.
Get it ready
Remove the glass plate from a microwave before recycling it, because the hard-to-recycle site cannot process the glass. Water heaters, stoves, ovens, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers count as scrap metal when they are at least half metal and free of refrigerant, and pressurized vessels such as propane or helium tanks are refused even when empty.
CHaRM material guidelines page with the scrap metal definition, the refrigerant appliance category, the electronics categories, the mattress rules and the bicycle tire only limitCHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directory

Televisions, computers and electronics

Accepted with preparation

Electronics go to the hard-to-recycle site, where computers and phones carry no item fee and screens and other devices are charged by weight.

City cost & eligibility
From $3 for the facility fee charged for each vehicle entering the hard-to-recycle site. Computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones are covered by the facility fee alone. CRT televisions and monitors are charged 0.69 per pound, flat screen televisions and monitors 0.59 per pound, small plastic appliances and miscellaneous electronics such as printers, keyboards, stereos and fax machines 0.59 per pound, media 3.00 per pound, printer cartridges 1.50 per pound, and certified data destruction 12.00 per item. Broken CRT glass is charged 1.00 per pound because it is handled as hazardous material. The county directory also lists Western Disposal as accepting electronics without a published price.
When & how
Take the device to 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. No appointment is needed, and electronics are paid for at the second register in the electronics zone.
Get it ready
Wipe personal data or remove the drive before recycling a computer or phone, and pay for certified data destruction at the site if you need a certificate of destruction. Items with food or liquid residue, biohazards, or loose glass components such as a coffee pot or blender carafe cannot be recycled, and data bearing devices are handled separately from other electronics.
CHaRM material guidelines page with the scrap metal definition, the refrigerant appliance category, the electronics categories, the mattress rules and the bicycle tire only limitCHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeCHaRM facility page with the Arapahoe Road address, the weekday and Saturday hours, the no appointment policy, the facility fee and the visit procedureBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directory

Construction and deconstruction debris

Special rules apply

Boulder regulates construction waste directly: a full structure deconstruction permit has to reuse or recycle most of the material, and new construction has to divert all clean lumber, metal and cardboard.

City cost & eligibility
From $219 for the non refundable zero waste review fee for a full structure deconstruction permit. A deconstruction permit also carries a refundable deposit of 1.00 per square foot of the structure with a 1,500.00 minimum, refunded according to how much was actually reused or recycled. Reusable building material can be donated at no charge, while heavy material dropped at the hard-to-recycle site is charged by weight or per fixture, with ceramics and concrete at 0.10 per pound and a toilet, sink or urinal at 5.00 without fixtures or 25.00 with them. The county yard and wood waste drop off center gives residents a 40 percent discount on normal yard and wood waste pricing.
When & how
Apply for the permit as usual, then activate the Green Halo project created with it, submit the waste diversion plan for approval, and upload weight tickets or photos as the work proceeds. File the final waste report within 60 days of finishing the work and then request the deposit refund inspection.
Get it ready
Full structure deconstruction has to reuse or recycle at least 75 percent of the waste across at least three different material types such as wood, metal and concrete, while new construction has to reuse or recycle 100 percent of clean lumber, metal and cardboard. In unincorporated Boulder County, demolition is prohibited and buildings must be deconstructed, and job site waste including wood, scrap metal and concrete has to be recycled. Keep wood waste separate from yard waste at the drop off center, because separation is what unlocks the resident discount and the contractor rate.
City construction and deconstruction zero waste requirements with the diversion minimums, the deposit and fee, the Green Halo process and the reporting deadlineBoulder County construction and deconstruction page with the county code requirement, the deconstruction practice and the reuse and recycling facility directoryCHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeZero waste facilities list for Boulder County with the addresses, hours, contacts and accepted material for CHaRM, Resource Central, the hazardous waste facility, the recycling center and the yard waste center

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

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Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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Donate usable items at the reuse center

A household with furniture, a working appliance, cabinets, doors, fixtures, flooring, windows, tile, roofing tile or salvageable building material in good condition.

Cost & conditions
No charge. There is no charge to donate material that is in good condition for resale. The reuse center can also collect material from a property, and the county directory notes that a pickup may be free or may carry a charge, so ask when the pickup is arranged.
Arrange it
Drop the items at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and ask about a property pickup at 303-419-5418.

The reuse center takes new and used building and household materials that are in good condition, so a worn out piece will not be accepted and has to be priced with a hauler as a large item instead. Large appliances are accepted for reuse only when they still work.

See the Boulder County facility list

Licensed private haulers, with Eco-Cycle and Boulder County running the hard-to-recycle and hazardous waste drop-off sites

Ask the hauler on the account for a large item collection

A household with an oversized item that no drop off route will take, such as a worn out couch, an exercise machine or another bulky piece.

Cost & conditions
The city states that it does not determine or control hauler rates, so the large item charge comes from the hauler on the account. Ask for the price and the item rules before booking a collection.
Arrange it
Call the hauler on the account and ask how it handles a large item, then set the piece out only for the date the hauler gives you.

Not every hauler offers the same large item service, and the city does not run a municipal pickup of its own. Anything usable should go to the reuse center first, and a mattress, appliance or electronic device has a cheaper documented drop off route at the hard-to-recycle site.

See the city's list of licensed haulers

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Boulder has no municipal hauling and no citywide bulky item pickup, so a household either asks the hauler on the account or drives the material to a shared drop off on Recycle Row in east Boulder. The Eco-Cycle hard-to-recycle site at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Sunday, with no appointments, a facility fee per vehicle and published item charges for refrigerators and freezers, mattresses and box springs, screens and other electronics, concrete, ceramics and plumbing fixtures, while scrap metal that is at least half metal and free of refrigerant, computers, phones, books, clothing, glassware and film plastics are covered by the facility fee. Next door, Resource Central takes usable furniture, appliances and building materials for reuse and can also collect from a property. Household hazardous products such as paint, solvents, cleaners and automotive fluids go to the Boulder County facility at 1901 63rd St., open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no appointment required, and the county page publishes no household price, so confirm the charge with the facility on 720-564-2251 before a trip. Yard waste and untreated wood go to the county drop off center at Western Disposal on 2051 63rd St., open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., where residents get a 40 percent discount and wood must stay separated from yard waste. CHaRM facility page with the Arapahoe Road address, the weekday and Saturday hours, the no appointment policy, the facility fee and the visit procedureCHaRM fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 with the facility fee and every per unit and per pound item chargeZero waste facilities list for Boulder County with the addresses, hours, contacts and accepted material for CHaRM, Resource Central, the hazardous waste facility, the recycling center and the yard waste centerBoulder County hazardous materials management facility page with the 63rd Street address, the Wednesday to Saturday hours, the no appointment rule for residents and the reuse productsCity list of licensed haulers providing regularly scheduled collection, with the services each one offers and the note that the city does not set rates

Hard-to-recycle drop off in east Boulder

Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM, Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials

6400 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80303

Scrap metal that is at least 50 percent metal by weight and free of refrigerant, including microwaves with the glass plate removed, ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, barbecues and water heaters; refrigerant appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers; electronics including computers, phones, tablets, televisions, monitors, printers and small plastic appliances; mattresses, box springs and toppers; concrete, ceramics, toilets, sinks and urinals; bikes and bike tires; film plastics, rigid white foam, books, cardboard, glassware, clothing and shoes, solar panels, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and scrap metal.

The facility fee is charged per vehicle and is waived for customers arriving by bicycle, and item fees are charged on top for refrigerant appliances, mattresses and toppers, screens and miscellaneous electronics, media, printer cartridges, data destruction, solar panels, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, concrete, ceramics and plumbing fixtures. Automotive tires, pressurized tanks such as propane and helium even when empty, moldy or bed bug infested bedding, items with food or liquid residue, biohazards, vacuum bags and loose glass components are refused, and gas powered equipment has to arrive drained of oil and gas.

Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. No appointments are taken. Phone 303-444-6634, and call before a trip in extreme weather because the site can close temporarily.

From $3 for the facility fee charged for each vehicle entering the site. The published item schedule adds 45.00 per refrigerant appliance, 30.00 per mattress or box spring, 10.00 per mattress topper, 0.69 per pound for CRT televisions and monitors, 0.59 per pound for flat screen televisions and monitors, small plastic appliances and miscellaneous electronics, 1.00 per pound for broken CRT glass, 3.00 per pound for media, 1.50 per pound for printer cartridges, 12.00 per item for certified data destruction, 1.25 per pound for solar panels, 13.00 per smoke detector, 8.00 per fire extinguisher, 0.10 per pound for ceramics and concrete, 5.00 or 25.00 per toilet, sink or urinal depending on fixtures, and 0.50 per bicycle tire or tube.

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Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Bulk junk removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Boulder.

How much does bulk junk removal cost in Boulder?

A trash bag is $59 as the first item and $10 additional. A filled household box is $59 as the first item. Add your actual items and quantities to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Can you pick up bags of junk today?

Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the booked bags and boxes outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive pickup updates and completion photos; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.

Do I count every object inside a bag or box?

No. Count the filled bags or boxes using the matching choice. Books and media go in Filled household box; clothes, bedding and shoes go in Bag of clothes & bedding; packed toys have a Box of toys choice. Empty cardboard is separate, with individual empty boxes and bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Heavy, oversized or unusual contents need a photo review before booking.

Can you pick up a small loose pile of household junk?

Yes. Estimate how many trash bags the small household pile would fill, and bag or box as much as possible. Select furniture and other larger items separately. There is no extra charge just because the pile is loose. Send a photo first if the count or contents are unclear. A household Dumpster Bag choice does not accept construction debris.

Can I book bags, boxes and furniture together?

Yes. Select the bags and boxes, then add each larger item using its own catalog choice. The booking shows one combined price for the selected items. Move everything to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup; indoor carrying and sorting are not included. Keep anything you want to retain apart from the booked items and identify what goes in your photos and notes.

Does Boulder have a curbside bulky item pickup?

The city does not run one and does not provide municipal hauling, so a large item is handled either by the hauler on the account, which may offer its own large item collection for a fee, or by a trip to the hard-to-recycle site or a reuse donation instead.Official guidance

Where can I take an old car tire in Boulder?

There is no published municipal drop off. The hard-to-recycle site states that it cannot recycle automotive tires and takes bicycle tires and tubes only, so ask the hauler on the account or the tire shop that sold you the new tires about a take back or a drop off charge.Official guidance

What does it cost to recycle a mattress in Boulder?

The hard-to-recycle site charges a published fee for one mattress or box spring and a smaller fee for a foam mattress topper, with a box spring that comes in two or more pieces charged proportionally as multiple units. County residents can also drop mattresses and box springs at the Nederland Transfer Station at no charge.Official guidance

Can I donate a couch in Boulder instead of throwing it away?

Yes if it is in good condition. Resource Central at 6400 Arapahoe Road accepts new and used household and building materials for resale, including furniture, and it can also collect material from a property. The county construction directory lists that same facility for furniture and large appliances.Official guidance

Is there a charge for a refrigerator or freezer in Boulder?

Yes. The hard-to-recycle site charges a published fee per refrigerant appliance, which covers refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, and that is charged on top of the facility fee for the visit. An appliance that is at least 50 percent metal with no refrigerant is covered by the facility fee alone.Official guidance

What does it cost to recycle a television in Boulder?

The hard-to-recycle site charges by weight for screens: CRT televisions and monitors are charged per pound and flat screen televisions and monitors a slightly lower rate per pound, both on top of the facility fee for the visit. Computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones carry no item fee.Official guidance

Do I need an appointment to drop off electronics?

No. The hard-to-recycle site does not take appointments, so you can arrive during its open hours Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and electronics are paid for at the second register in the electronics zone. The site is closed Sunday.Official guidance

How much construction waste has to be diverted in Boulder?

A full structure deconstruction permit requires reuse or recycling of at least 75 percent of the waste across at least three different material types, and new construction requires reuse or recycling of 100 percent of clean lumber, metal and cardboard. The work is documented in Green Halo, and the deconstruction deposit refund depends on how close the project comes to those minimums.Official guidance

Where does heavy construction material go in Boulder?

Concrete, ceramics and plumbing fixtures such as toilets and sinks go to the hard-to-recycle site, which charges by weight for concrete and ceramics and per fixture for a toilet, sink or urinal, and reusable building material goes to the reuse center next door instead. Yard waste and untreated wood go to the county drop off center at Western Disposal on 63rd Street, where residents get a discount and wood has to stay separated from yard waste.Official guidance

Does the City of Boulder pick up trash?

No. The city does not provide municipal waste hauling and does not set or control hauler rates, so a household or property owner subscribes to a licensed private hauler for trash, recycling and compost. The city's own role is the ordinance, the signs and the drop off programs, and its Zero Waste team can be reached at ZeroWaste@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-1931.Official guidance

Where do paint, solvents and batteries go in Boulder?

To the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility at 1901 63rd St., open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and with Tuesday reserved for business waste by appointment. Residents of the counties it serves may drop material without an appointment, and usable products are offered back to the public during open hours; the county page publishes no household price, so confirm the charge with the facility on 720-564-2251 before a trip.Official guidance

What does the hard-to-recycle site take?

The Eco-Cycle site at 6400 Arapahoe Road takes scrap metal that is at least half metal and free of refrigerant, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, mattresses, box springs and toppers, electronics from computers and phones to televisions and printers, concrete, ceramics, toilets, sinks and urinals, bikes and bicycle tires, film plastics, books, clothing, glassware, solar panels, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Automotive tires, pressurized tanks and moldy bedding are refused.Official guidance

Where does yard waste and untreated wood go?

To the Boulder County and City of Boulder yard waste and wood waste drop off center at Western Disposal, 2051 63rd St., open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Sunday. Residents receive a 40 percent discount from normal yard and wood waste pricing, and yard waste has to be kept separate from wood waste to get the discounted rate.Official guidance

What does my apartment building have to provide?

The Universal Zero Waste Ordinance requires property owners to provide adequate compost, recycling and trash collection to tenants, and the city offers multi-family complexes free signs, installation and education programs. A resident whose building is missing service, bins or signs can report it to the city through the Inquire Boulder form.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Get the last things off your list.

Choose your bags, boxes and larger items. See the price and book a day that works.

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