E-Waste Recycling in Colorado Springs

Colorado law prohibits all covered electronic devices—including computers, monitors, televisions, and laptops—from landfills under the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act passed in 2012. Residents have three main legal disposal options: the free El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (open Wednesdays 8:30 AM–noon), Best Buy (accepts up to 3 items per household per day at no charge), or local certified e-waste recyclers that charge per-pound fees.

Key Takeaways

• Colorado's 2012 Electronic Recycling Jobs Act prohibits e-waste in landfills; violation is illegal.
• El Paso County facility is free, open Wednesdays 8:30 AM–noon, requires county residency proof.
• Best Buy accepts 3 electronics per household per day free at any location.
• E-Tech Recyclers charges per-pound fees plus $40 for pickup service in Colorado Springs.

Electronics cannot go in the trash in Colorado. Understanding what to do with them can save you a headache and keep hazardous materials out of the groundwater.

Is it legal to throw electronics in the trash in Colorado?

Colorado's Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, passed in 2012, prohibits disposing of covered electronic devices in solid waste landfills. The law requires manufacturers to establish and fund recycling programs for their products. That means you have legal obligations here, and so do the companies that made the devices.

Covered devices include computers, monitors, televisions, and laptops. If you toss these in a dumpster or leave them at the curb, you are not in compliance with state law.

Where can I drop off e-waste for free in Colorado Springs?

The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 is the main public option for electronics disposal. They accept small flat-screen and CRT TVs, computer components, and other household electronics.

Hours are Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to noon. They also hold Saturday drop-off events several times per year (check the El Paso County website for current dates). Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency is required. The service is free, and they accept donations of non-perishable food for Care and Share Food Bank.

This facility also accepts paint, chemicals, and other hazardous household materials, which is useful if you are doing a full garage cleanout or estate cleanout.

Does Best Buy accept electronics for free recycling?

Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics for recycling at no charge, regardless of where you bought them. You can drop off items at the Customer Service counter at any Best Buy location. The limit is three items per household per day.

They accept computers, tablets, phones, cables, and small electronics. They also offer a mail-in recycling box program if hauling items to the store is not practical.

This is a convenient option for residents in Briargate or Stetson Hills who are close to a Best Buy location.

What certified e-waste recyclers operate in Colorado Springs?

For larger volumes or items not accepted elsewhere, Colorado Springs has two dedicated e-waste recyclers:

E-Tech Recyclers at 2780 Steel Drive, Colorado Springs 80907 is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. They charge a per-pound fee and offer pickup service for an additional $40.

Blue Star Recyclers at 100 Talamine Court, Colorado Springs 80907 is open Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings. They also charge a per-pound fee.

Both are certified recyclers registered with the state.

Should I hire junk removal for large volumes of e-waste?

If you are clearing out a home office, a business, or an entire household, you may be looking at more electronics than you can reasonably load into your car and drive around town. That is where a full-service junk removal company can simplify things.

At 719 Junk Removal, we handle the sorting and routing. Electronics go to certified recyclers. Items that can be refurbished get directed to the right partners. You get one call and one appointment instead of three separate trips across the city.

This pairs well with larger jobs like appliance removal or a full estate cleanout where electronics are just one part of a bigger project.

What About Batteries and Ink Cartridges?

Batteries are not electronics but they also should not go in the trash. Most electronics retailers, including Best Buy and Staples, have in-store battery drop boxes. Rechargeable batteries and single-use alkaline batteries both have recycling paths.

Ink cartridges can be dropped off at Staples or Office Depot locations for recycling, often with store credit.

Before Your Appointment: What to Do With Your Devices

If your old devices contain personal data, clear them before dropping them off anywhere. Most phones and computers have a factory reset option in settings. For computers you cannot reset yourself, a data destruction service can wipe drives before recycling.

Never put hard drives in standard recycling bins without destroying the data first.

Ready to Clear Out the Electronics?

Whether it is one old TV or a storage room full of outdated equipment, we can haul it out and make sure it goes where it legally needs to go.

Call (719) 628-5910 or get a free quote.