Disposal Resources

Be aware of new Boulder composting guidelines which took effect April 1st 2023.

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:

Facebook Marketplace

Buy Nothing Boulder (on Facebook)

Goodwill Thrift Shop

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

The Good Couch

• 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