Hard to Recycle Guide
Welcome to Curbside Recycling Indefinitely, Inc.’s guide to recycling “hard-to-recycle” materials– those items that typically end up in a landfill (and shouldn’t be there!). This is designed for the committed recycler like you who is willing to go that extra mile to recycle everything you can. With efforts like yours, we’re keeping more resources out of landfills, preventing toxins from entering our soil and groundwater, and preserving natural resources for generations to come. Some items are still “hard-to-recycle” and at this time non-recyclable. But hopefully some of these tips will help you to clean out your storage space, closets or that junk pile by the shed. Save landfill space and do the right thing!
If you can’t find a resource for an item that you wish to recycle, please refer to our guide: Other Local Resources and Programs
Automobile Tires
TDS Tire Distribution Systems
410 North Ave. 242-3021
Accepts junk tires $2.50/tire
Discount Tire
2820 North Ave. 242-0444
$3.00/tire disposal fee
Batteries
Batteries Plus
578 25 Rd. 245-7000
They will accept any rechargeable batteries, phone batteries, and car batteries for free.
Hensley Battery & Electrics
459 28 1/2 Road 243-6323
They accept all alkaline, rechargeable, phone, camera, and car batteries. NO Ni-cad (Nickel-cadmium)
Interstate Batteries
568 32 1/2 Rd. 434-4237
They accept different batteries, call to find out details.
Plastic Grocery Sacks
All Albertsons, City Market and Wal-Mart locations accept plastic grocery sacks for recycling. Check at entrances and ask at service counters. Don’t forget to reuse them if you can!
Packing Peanuts And Bubble Wrap
Many packaging and mailing centers will gratefully accept your clean packing peanuts and bubble wrap.
C&D Mailing and Shipping
2678 US Hwy. 50 245-4631
Kangaroo Express
2487 Industrial Blvd 245-3522
The Mail Suite
202 North Ave. 241-8973
The Packaging Store
2454 Hwy. 6&50 Valley Plaza Mall 245-4426
Fruita Copy and Shipping
316 Hwy 6 & 50 858-5088
Aim Mail Center
683 Horizon Dr 254-0500
Motor Oil
Many auto parts and auto repair businesses accept used motor oil to be re-refined and used again. If the U.S. recycled all of its motor oil we could save 1.3 million barrels of oil per day! Locally, used motor oil can be dropped off at:
Autozone
2848 North Ave. 243-3111
2522 1/2 Hwy. 6&50 255-9957
Checker Auto
2401 North Ave 245-9127
Midas Muffler
101 North Ave 243-1833
Used Clothing and Housewares
Many outlets for your used clothing, shoes, household items, bedding, dishes, decorator items, pots & pans, clothes and toys, children’s toys and furniture, record albums, tapes, or CD’s, small appliances, antiques, and jewelry are available. Some accept items on consignment. Call for specifics!
Fashion Junkie
710 N. 1st 245-5936
Here is an outlet for all of your in-season, in-style clothing for men, women, and children. They will offer you a cash amount or a higher value in trade to use in the store. What a deal & what FUN!
Heirlooms for Hospice
635 Main St. 254-8556
Clothing for adults, household items, furniture, & small appliances. They have a no-cost pick-up service available for large items. Call to inquire.
Encore Shoppe and Gallery
2493 Hwy 6 & 50 242-3662
Clothing for the whole family, household items and furniture.
Salvation Army locations:
1235 N. 4th (main office) 242-7513
Pick-up service 245-9231
1038 Ute Ave. 245-5439
510 30 Rd. 434-6030
1155 N. 4th St. 257-1984
Rescue Mission Thrift Store
2962 North Ave 245-5433
Second Chance Thrift Store
2905 F Rd 241-0691
Appliances, Junk Metal, Cars
Van Gundy’s
645 4th Ave. 242-9500
Van Gundy’s does a great job of recycling all of your metals (among other things). They pay you for recycling your old junk. Some items they accept…electric motors, radiators, metal awnings, metal door frames, metal pipe, gutters, etc. All non-ferrous metals, steel, brass, copper, and aluminum. They can also recycle cars with the 4 tires mounted (no spare). NO tires, NO batteries, NO televisions, NO microwaves, NO computers, and NO electronics. They will accept appliances (refrigerators with the freon removed and lines disconnected). Pick-up service may be available-call Van Gundy’s for names and numbers. You may also try Crazy Lady Junk Hauling @ 216-7283.
Building Materials
Habitat for Humanity Home Store
1104 Pitkin Ave. 263-0858
They will accept donations of doors, windows, paint, tile, decorations, cabinets, sinks, plumbing supplies, building material, lumber, bricks, home furnishings, furniture, and appliances that are in good condition. They have a free pick up service available.
Metals
Bonner Supply Company
2365 River Rd 241-2551
They will pay you for your metals (only). NO cars, NO batteries, NO appliances.
Other Residential Waste
Mesa Co. Landfill
3071 Hwy 50 256-9543 or 257-9336 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday only, 8a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
This is the place to take your household’s latex or oil paints, aerosols, flammable liquids, cleaning supplies, batteries (car or household), solvents, adhesives, fertilizers, pesticides, antifreeze, toner or laser cartridges, light bulbs, and used or new motor oil. Unless you have a whole lot of these items, there will not be a charge. Businesses should call for charges and to make an appointment.
Organic Waste
Mesa Co. Landfill Organic Composting Facility
3071 Hwy 50 263-9319 (Tues- Sat 8-4:30).
This is a great place to take your “green waste”…grass clippings, leaves, tree branches and stumps, manure and hay, pallets, and most weeds. They cannot accept sod or root balls.
Electronics
LifeSpan Technology Recycling
(888)720-0900 or (970) 256-0182
LifeSpan Technology Recycling can recycle electronics (computers, phones, faxes etc) and CRT’s (monitors and TV’s) for a small fee. For more information please visit our Guide to Recycling Your Electronics.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this Guide is compiled from public sources such as phone listings. GJ CRI does not endorse these companies and makes no claims about actual end usage or disposal of items. It is suggested that you call first to make sure your item is currently being accepted.