Hard to Recycle Materials

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Some items are not accepted by waste haulers, but they can be recycled or safely disposed of at special locations around Lakewood and the surrounding area. These hard-to-recycle materials can include household hazardous waste, electronics, bulky items like furniture or appliances, or any material excluded from your curbside waste or recycling bin.

 

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Do not place household hazardous waste in your trash or recycling bin and never dump it in the alley or street! HHW waste includes cleaning products, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, paints, batteries, electronics, oil, prescription medicines, compressed gases, mercury, lead containing devices. Utilizing designated disposal and recycling programs for these materials is critical to protecting the environment and human health from harmful toxins.  

HHW 
Make an appointment at the Rooney Road Recycling Center to dispose of your HHW. 

     Rooney Road Recycling Center - Household Hazardous Waste  
     151 S. Rooney Rd. Golden CO 80401 
      Accepted Materials 
     Fees apply. By appointment only. Can’t make it to the center? The Rooney Road Recycling Center offers curbside pick-up for an additional fee. 

Pharmaceuticals  
Do not flush expired or unwanted pharmaceuticals down the drain! Drop off at one of 300+ locations in the state. 

Bulky Items

Option 1. Bulky items suitable for reuse, resale, and donation such as furniture, fixtures, appliances, and lawn and garden materials can be posted on peer-to-peer marketplaces, “free” neighborhood group pages, or taken to second-hand retailers such as:  

Option 2. If a bulky item is not suitable for reuse, resale, or donation, contact your waste hauler or property manager to learn about bulky item pick up services, costs, and collection dates. Do not place bulk waste in alleys or curbs without first confirming if your contracted waste hauler will collect it.  

Option 3. If your hauler does not accept bulky items, Lakewood also offers an annual clean up day. 

Citywide Clean Up Day  
See webpage for acceptable items and further details.  

Other Hard to Recycle Items

If you’re still looking for a solution, review this A to Z list of outlets for hard to recycle materials in the surrounding area. The non-profit hard-to-recycle center in Arvada accepts many materials on the list: 

SustainAbility Arvada - Hard to Recycle Center 
6340 W. 56th Ave 
Arvada, CO 80002 
Fees apply. Visit website for hours, acceptable items, and additional locations. 

   
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