Disposal Resources
When you move out, or if you just need to get rid of something, don't set it next to the dumpster for someone else to deal with. If it won't fit inside the dumpster, or if you don't want it to go to waste, consider the resources below.
When you move out, or if you just need to get rid of something, don't set it next to the dumpster for someone else to deal with. If it won't fit inside the dumpster, or if you don't want it to go to waste, consider the resources below.
Items that someone might still want:
Items that someone might still want:
Buy Nothing Boulder (on Facebook)
Items that need to be recycled or disposed of:
Items that need to be recycled or disposed of:
Not sure or not listed below? Search the Boulder A-Z Recycling Guide
EcoCycle Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
Mattresses and box springs
Electronics
Used books
UpCycleDog - contact them by phone (1-844-472-6632) or email (upcycle@upcycledog.com) for more info
Old clothes
Pillows
Curtains
Will pick up couches in any condition (up to $50 fee for heavily damaged couches)
EcoCycle Hazardous Materials Facility
Bleach
Oil
Fluorescent lightbulbs
Paint
Boulder Composting Guidelines (if in doubt, throw it out)
Note changes happening April 1st to acceptable compost items
Food scraps
Plants