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CHaRM-Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials - Updated Oct 16, 2023 Back

Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm

ecocycle.org/

(303) 444-6634

6400 Arapahoe Road

Boulder, CO 80303

CHaRM is subsidized by three partners including the City of Boulder, Eco-Cycler and dedicated recyclers such as you. There will be a small fee for every vehicle using this facility. If you bike in your materials, you will not be charged a facility fee (fees still apply to electronic, bike tire and porcelain materials).

This is the only facility of its kind in the nation.

Electronics will be recycled for a fee. Please call for details. Computer monitors will be charged by their size. This includes computer towers/CPU's, printers, scanners, laptops, universial power supplys (UPS), keyboards, mice, and cables, as well as other computer equipment. It aslo includes fax machines, desktop copiers, large copiers, cell phones, office phones, home phones, digital cameras, PDA's and Gameboys, Video game systems, walkmans, iPods, TVs (Also cahrged by size), VCR's, DVD players, satellite boxes, and others.

Please Call or Visit the Website for more information.

Materials Accepted

Services:

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Material Residential Business Note
#2 Plastic Bags

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This includes newspaper bags, grocery bags, dry cleaner bags and others. MUST be clean and dry, and empty of all food, receipts, or any other debris, with tape and stickers removed. This DOES NOT include sandwich bags, plastic food wrap, or black bags.

#2 Rigid Plastics

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This includes large plastics toys, such as BigWheels, plastic play structures, plastic lawn furniture, plastic watering cans, laundry baskets, clean plastic buckets (no residue), crates, rigid backyard kiddie pools, and plastic trash containers. Must be the size of a five-gallon bucket or larger, but must also be less than 4 feet by 4 feet (can be cut to meet these dimensions). In some cases, these plastics may not be marked with a #2, so look for them to be opaque with a matte finish and hollow inside. They are made with amold, so will likely have a seam where two halves were joined. Non-plastic parts must be removed, including straps, padding and fabric. This DOES NOT include flower pots without a #2, inflatable pools or other inflatable plastics, water beds, chew toys, CD jewel cases, small toys such as action figures, etc.

#4 Plastic Bags

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This includes newspaper bags, grocery bags, dry cleaner bags and others. MUST be clean and dry, and empty of all food, receipts, or any other debris, with tape and stickers removed. This DOES NOT include sandwich bags, plastic food wrap, or black bags.

#6 Plastic - Expanded

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This includes white block foam packaging and rigid foam insulation only. NO packing peanuts, "Styrofoam", cups or "to-go" boxes, moisture or tape.

Aluminum Beverage Cans

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Audio Equipment

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Electronics will be recycled for a fee. Please call for details. Computer monitors will be charged by their size. This includes computer towers/CPU's, printers, scanners, laptops, universial power supplys (UPS), keyboards, mice, and cables, as well as other computer equipment. It aslo includes fax machines, desktop copiers, large copiers, cell phones, office phones, home phones, digital cameras, PDA's and Gameboys, Video game systems, walkmans, iPods, TVs (Also cahrged by size), VCR's, DVD players, satellite boxes, and others.

Bicycles

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Includes integral parts such as seats, pedals, handlebars, wheels, etc. and metal accessories such as baskets and Pannier racks. This DOES NOT include other accessories or sporting goods.

Cables

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CDs

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Cell Phone Accessories

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Cell Phones

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Clothing

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This includes clothing, bedding, towels, fabrics, or paired shoes (no mud). Items may be stained or ripped, but they must be clean. Must be 12” square or larger. This DOES NOT include underwear or socks.

Computer Peripherals - External

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Cooking Oil

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This includes canola, corn, vegetable, olive, and sesame oils. This DOES NOT include motor oil, or any oil used for purposes other then cooking.

Cookware

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CRT Computer Monitors

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CRT Televisions

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Desktop Computers

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Digital Cameras

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Dishwashers

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There will be a fee for safe removal of any appliance containing Freon. Items with Freon include refrigeraters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and freezers. Please call for details.

Game Consoles

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GPS Systems

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Home Electronics

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Inkjet Cartridges

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Laptop Computers

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LCD Computer Monitors

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LCD Televisions

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Electronics will be recycled for a fee. Please call for details. TVs (Also cahrged by size), VCR's, DVD players, satellite boxes, and others.

Metal Clothes Hangers

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Metal Paint Cans

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Metal Tags

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MP3 Players

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Nonferrous Metals

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Office Machines

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Paper Shredders

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Paperback Books

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This inlcudes computer and office manuals, hard-bound books, and paperbacks.

Pipe

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Porcelain Products

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This includes toilets, sinks, or urinals. There will be charges depending on if plumbing is still attached. Porcelain with bio-hazards WILL NOT be accepted. Call for details.

Printers

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Receivers

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Scrap Metal

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Scrap metal refers to items that are 50% metal or more, such as appliances like microwaves, toaster ovens and refrigerators. CHaRM now accepts scrap metal of most any kind. Please contact for details. NO charge for scrap metal items WITHOUT Freon.

Shoes

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This includes athletic shoes. This site Does NOT accpet cleats, metal parts, zippers, mud, or "Keds-type" canvas sneakers.

Shredded Paper

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There is a shredding paper service. There will be a fee for this service. Please contact for details.

Small Appliances

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Steel Cans

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Steel Lids

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Tablets

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Telephones

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Television Accessories

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Tires

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This includes only bicycle tires and tubes. Puncture-resistant or slime tubes should be kept separately. This DOES NOT include automotive or other tires.

Toner Cartridges

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Two-Way Radios

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Vacuum Cleaners

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Electronics will be recycled for a fee. Please call for details.

VCRs

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Yoga Mats

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This includes plastic foam, rubber foam and jute mats. This DOES NOT include badly soiled or smelly mats or Tatami or other grass mats.

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