Recycle Computers and Electronics in Denver

Recycling computers and electronic equipment in Denver can be done with a small dose of determination. Most recycling centers are located in industrial areas of the metro area and charge a small fee for services. Many recycling centers are open on Saturdays, and offer pickup of equipment for an additional fee. Staples also offers free recycling of computers, printers and other electronics at their locations in the Denver metro area.

Recycling computer equipment benefits the environment because e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and other heavy metals. Recycling old computers rather than throwing them away can also protect against identity theft because recycling centers can destroy the data on the hard drives.

While many people throw away cell phones without a second thought, the lithium batteries used in many cell phones can be hazardous and should be recycled. If you are looking to get rid of cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions (i.e. not flat-screen televisions), be aware that Goodwill no longer accepts donations of CRT televisions. Read more about E-Waste and the Importance of Electronics Recycling and Cell Phone Recycling.

A-1 Electronic Recycling charges recycling fees of $5 for monitors, $15 for home appliances and $20 for televisions. All other items are accepted free of charge. Hard drive destruction costs $5.

A-1 Electronic Recycling
231 Airport Blvd. Unit B
Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: 303-366-1108
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Action Computers, Inc. offers recycling of computers and equipment. The business will refurbish and resell your used PC if possible. Call for a quote on fees.

Action Computers, Inc.
2890 S. Colorado Blvd. Unit F
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 303-759-1668
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Action Recycling does not charge a fee for recycling computers or other electronics. Action Recycling will also recycle metals, glass, paper and batteries.

Action Recycling
7610 W. 42nd Ave.
Wheatridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-424-1600
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Luminous Recycling handles computer products, consumer electronics, office equipment, telecommunications and lighting. The recycler is geared more toward corporate clients, but can accept residential items. Call to arrange a time to drop off equipment.

Luminous Recycling
14135 E. 42nd Ave. Suite #10
Denver, CO 80239
Phone: 303-660-2000
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Metech Recycling offers free recycling of Sony and Asus brands due to special arrangements with the manufacturers. All other brands of computer and electronics equipments will be charged a fee. Metech serves businesses, government and residential customers.

Metech Recycling
500 West 53rd Pl.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 720-377-7700
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

R2 Stewardship will charge for all recycling effective July 1, 2013. The charge will be 10 to 20 cents per pound, depending on whether it is tagged with an R2 logo sticker or not. R2 Stewardship no longer accepts CRT monitors or televisions.

R2 Stewardship
5971 North Broadway St.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303-781-1089
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closed on and Sun. and Mon.

Staples offers free recycling of computers, printers, monitors, tablets and some peripheral equipment through a program with HP. Recycled items are not required to have been purchased at Staples.

Staples
870 South Colorado Blvd.
Glendale, CO 80246
Phone: 303-758-9900
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Techno+Rescue offers free recycling for most items, and is a veteran-owned company. Techno+Rescue also accepts CRT monitors and televisions for a small fee.

Techno+Rescue
908 Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80022
Phone: 303-482-2207 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Prices are subject to change without notice. For more green ideas in Denver, visit Earth Day in Denver.