The Recycle/Reuse Resource Guide is not all-inclusive and is subject to change as listed options may be added or eliminated. As a result, it is recommended that the company/organization providing services be contacted prior to any planned delivery of items for recycling or prior to responding to any Guide listing.
The Resource Guide, compiled to benefit Douglas County residents, will be maintained by the Partnership of Douglas County Governments’ Green Partners Committee, including representatives from Douglas County, Town of Castle Rock, City of Lone Tree, Town of Parker, City of Castle Pines North, Town of Larkspur, Highlands Ranch Community Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, Douglas County School District and Douglas County Libraries.
Regarding information that should be added to or removed from the list, contact the Douglas County Community Planning and Sustainable Development Department at 303-660-7460 or e-mail information to ksmith@douglas.co.us.
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Aluminum Cans
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Check with your current trash collector as many of them also offer recycling services. You may also want to check with your Homeowners' Association (HOA) as some homeowners pay for recycling services as part of their HOA dues. Here is a list of some of the company’s offering trash removal and recycling in Douglas County. This list is not all inclusive.
- All Bright Sanitation serving Douglas County: 303-688-8780
- Pro Disposal Inc. serving Lone Tree: 303-791-3827
- Suburban Waste Services serving Castle Rock: 303-683-8887
- The Garbage Man serving parts of Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton: 720-842-4558 (Recycling services are only available to waste removal customers)
- Waste Management serving Douglas County: 303-797-1600
- Call your local grocery store as some stores still accept aluminum cans.
King Soopers
Castle Rock - 100 Founders Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-663-0177)
Castle Rock - 7284 Lagae Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Ph: 303-688-6200)
Highlands Ranch - 4000 Red Cedar Dr., Highlands Ranch, 80126 (Ph: 303-683-7383)
Highlands Ranch - 9551 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-3216)
Highlands Ranch - 8673 S. Quebec, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-683-4994)
Highlands Ranch - 2205 W. Wildcat Reserve Pk., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-4503)
Littleton - 7901 S. Broadway St., Littleton, CO 80122 (Ph: 303-738-5700)
Littleton - 8126 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 (Ph: 720-981-4391)
Parker - 12959 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1223)
Parker - 17031 Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-851-7750)
Safeway
Castle Rock - 880 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-5028)
Castle Pines - 560 E. Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-814-9429)
Littleton - 9255 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80129 (Ph: 303-683-1983)
Littleton - 8355 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton, CO 80125 (Ph: 303-972-8600)
Littleton - 181 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 (Ph: 303-978-0184)
Lone Tree - 9229 E. Lincoln Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9111)
Parker - 11051 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1604)
Appliances
- Best Buy – Best Buy will remove an old TV or appliance from your home for free when a replacement Best Buy product is delivered by Geek Squad® Home Theater or Best Buy® Home Delivery. Exclusions apply.
Lone Tree - 8682 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9474)
Parker - 11267 Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138-7388 (Ph: 303-840-5501)
- www.irecyclehere.com
- Non-usable appliances can be recycled as scrap metal after hazardous materials have been drained (see Hazardous Materials).
- Reusable appliances can often be donated to charitable organizations or thrift stores.
- Unwanted Appliances
Automotive
- Auto Zone – Accepts auto batteries and motor oil.
Castle Rock - 313 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-7760)
- Big O Tires - Charges $3 per tire to be recycled.
Castle Rock - 750 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8804)
Castle Rock - 508 E. Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-733-1707)
Parker - 10431 Parkglenn Way, Parker, CO 80138 (Ph: 303-840-2800)
- Checker Auto Parts – Accepts auto batteries and motor oil.
Castle Rock - 783 Barranca Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-660-3303)
Parker - 19202 Long’s Way, Parker, CO 80138 (Ph: 303-841-8730)
- Discount Tire - Charges $2 per tire to be recycled.
Castle Rock - 102 E. Allen St., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-814-0600)
Castle Rock - 7520 Village Square Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-688-0520)
Highlands Ranch - 3992 Red Cedar Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-791-5043)
Littleton - 1990 E. County Line Rd., Littleton, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-730-1121)
Lone Tree - 9219 E. Lincoln Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-662-1441)
Parker - 18312 Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1152)
- Firestone Complete Auto Care – Accepts motor oil, auto batteries, antifreeze and tires up to a certain amount. Please call before bringing items.
Highlands Ranch - 8669 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (Ph: 303-346-9042)
Parker - 10501 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-851-8100)
- Front Range Tire Recycling - Charges $1 per tire for passenger and light truck tires off the rim; $5 for passenger and light truck tires on the rim; $6 for semi tires off the rim; and does not accept semi tires on the rim or tractor tires.
Sedalia - 5765 Peterson Rd., Sedalia, CO 80135 (Ph: 303-660-0090)
- Goodyear Tires - Charges $2 per tire to be recycled.
Castle Rock - Coloradoland Tires and Service - 4978 Front St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 720-733-1199)
Littleton - Southpark Tire and Auto Center, 8081-A S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122 (Ph: 303-798-6911)
Parker - Goodyear Auto Service Center, 11965 Lioness Way, Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-662-1699)
Parker - D&D Tire Service Inc., 10179 Park Glenn Way, Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-4888)
- Midas Auto Service Experts - Charges $2 per tire to be recycled.
Castle Rock - 123 Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8831)
Castle Rock - 742 Castleton Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Ph: 303-688-5666)
Littleton - 8270 S. Holly St., Littleton, CO 80122 (Ph: 303-773-2277)
Parker - 6240 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1747)
Batteries
Please call your local store to ensure the following is still being collected for recycling:
- Best Buy - Accepts batteries at a kiosk just inside the entrance door.
Lone Tree - 8682 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9474)
Parker - 11267 Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138-7388 (Ph: 303-840-5501)
- Home Depot - Accepts rechargeable tool batteries.
Castle Rock - 333 Allen St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8790)
Highlands Ranch - 1200 Mayberry Rd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-7645)
Lone Tree - 8477 S. Yosemite Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-706-1500)
Parker - 11111 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-805-9991)
- Lowe’s - Accepts batteries (charges $7 for car or tractor batteries).
Castle Rock - 1360 New Beale St., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-239-0355)
Parker - 10000 S. Twenty Mile Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-4300)
- Office Depot Office Supplies - Accepts rechargeable batteries.
Castle Rock - 4612 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-7889)
Parker - 11183 G S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-0533)
- Radio Shack - Accepts NiCad and other rechargeable batteries.
Castle Rock - 4535 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-663-2313)
Highlands Ranch - 3626 Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 720-344-1875)
Parker - 11027 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-7639)
- Town of Castle Rock - Accepts AAA thru D batteries and cell phone batteries at
100 N. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock at the Finance counter (Ph: 303-660-1015)
Whole Foods
Highlands Ranch - 9366 S. Colorado Blvd., Littleton, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-6003)
Books
- Books can often be donated to a local library, school or used book store. Call to find out.
- Reach Out and Read Colorado - Call 303-623-3800 to schedule a time and location to donate gently used children’s books.
Cardboard
Check with your current trash collector as many of them also offer recycling services. You may also want to check with your Homeowners' Association (HOA) as some homeowners pay for recycling services as part of their HOA dues. Here is a list of some of the company’s offering trash removal and recycling in Douglas County. This list is not all inclusive.
- All Bright Sanitation serving Douglas County: 303-688-8780
- Pro Disposal Inc. serving Lone Tree: 303-791-3827
- Suburban Waste Services serving Castle Rock: 303-683-8887
- The Garbage Man serving parts of Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton: 720-842-4558 (Recycling services are only available to waste removal customers)
- Waste Management serving Douglas County: 303-797-1600
Cards
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children accepts a variety of greeting cards. The Ranch provides counseling and opportunities for troubled youth who operate a business by cutting the front covers off of used greeting cards, gluing on new back covers, and selling the result. Visit their St. Jude's Web site to see when they are accepting donations. You can send either entire cards, or cards that have the back already cut off. Cards can be sent in bundles via UPS ground or the “library rate” at the post office to:
St. Jude’s Ranch Card Recycling
100 St. Jude St.
Boulder City, NV 89005
Carpets, Synthetics
- Carpets with natural fibers can be composted.
- If you replace your carpet, ask the installers or renovation companies if they will recycle it.
Cell Phones
Deactivate cell phones prior to bringing them to be recycled.
- Best Buy
Lone Tree - 8682 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9474)
Parker - 11267 Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138-7388 (Ph: 303-840-5501)
- Cell Phones for Soldiers - Donation Drop Box Locations
Littleton - O’Brien Home, 5553 Red Fern Run, Littleton, CO 80125
Littleton - Liberty Tax Service, 7444 W. Chatfield Ave., Ste. 11F, Littleton, CO 80128
- Office Depot Office Supplies
Castle Rock - 4612 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-7889)
Parker - 11183 G S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-0533)
- The Packaging Store
Lone Tree - 9227 E. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 200, Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-0105)
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The Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center
Castle Rock - Call 303-688-1094
- Town of Castle Rock
100 N. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock at the Finance counter (Ph: 303-660-1015)
- Wal-Mart
Castle Rock - Supercenter, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8200)
Highlands Ranch - Supercenter, 6675 Business Center Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (Ph: 303-683-3641)
Parker - Supercenter, 11101 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-805-0029)
- Whole Foods
Highlands Ranch - 9366 S. Colorado Blvd., Littleton, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-6003)
Christmas Trees
Please remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, etc. before bringing trees to be recycled. Also, check with your local jurisdiction or newspaper during the holiday season as Christmas trees are typically accepted at the following locations, but are subject to change:
- Castle Rock (Drop-off between Dec. 26 - Jan. 31; mulch available while supplies last from Jan. 15 - March 15)
Centennial Park, 22 N. Gilbert St.
Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Rd.
Metzler Ranch Park, 4175 Trail Boss Rd.
Paintbrush Park, 3492 Meadows Blvd.
- Douglas County (Drop-off between Dec. 26 - Jan. 31)
Challenger Regional Park, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Dr.
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir. (contact the Highlands Ranch Metro District for more info)
- Highlands Ranch Metro District (Drop-off between Dec. 25 - Jan. 17)
Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir.
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Rd.
- Town of Parker (Drop-off between Dec. 26 - Jan. 24)
Salisbury Park (East paved parking lot), 9200 S. Motsenbocker Rd.
Clothing (in good/fair condition)
Please call before you bring your recyclable goods as services may vary by store, and stores may have closed or moved.
- ARC Thrift Stores - These are the closest locations to Douglas County - ARC accepts donations of clothing and household goods, which may either be dropped off at one of their stores, or can be picked up. Visit their Web site to find out what items they are unable to accept.
Aurora - Parker Landing, Parker Road & Dartmouth, 3106 South Parker Rd. (Ph: 303-283-0337)
Colorado Springs - Hancock Plaza Shopping Center, Hancock & Academy, 2780 S. Academy Blvd.
(Ph: 719-391-7717)
Colorado Springs - Uintah Gardens Shopping Center, 19th & Uintah, 1830 W. Uintah (Ph: 719-473-0502
Colorado Springs - Austin Bluffs, Austin Bluffs & Barnes Rd., 4402 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. (Ph: 719-522-1203)
- Douglas/Elbert Task Force - Donation hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 416 Jerry St. Call 303-688-6129 for more information.
- Dress for Success - Accepts interview or work appropriate clothing only.
Colorado Springs - 750 Citadel Dr. East, Suite 3116 (Ph: 719-471-3170)
Denver - 1510 N. High St., 2nd Floor (Ph: 303-832-1889)
- Goodwill Industries
Castle Rock - 880 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Highlands Ranch - 9579 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Littleton - 8168 South Holly St., Littleton, CO 80122
Parker - 17761 Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO 80134
- Open Gate Thrift Shop
St. Matthew’s Church, 19580 Pilgrims Pl. in Parker, CO 80138
- Salvation Army
Colorado Springs - 3955 Tutt Blvd. (Ph: 719-574-4335)
Denver - 4751 Broadway (Ph: 303-294-0580)
Clothing Hangers
Most local dry cleaning establishments accept wire hangers for reuse.
Compost
You may be throwing away some items that could be adding valuable minerals to your soil making it great for gardening.
Some popular compost items include:
- animal manure
- cardboard rolls
- clean paper
- coffee grounds and filters
- cotton rags
- dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
- eggshells
- fireplace ashes
- fruits and vegetables (peelings, rinds, etc.)
- grass clippings
- hair and fur
- hay and straw
- houseplants
- leaves
- nut shells
- sawdust
- shredded newspaper
- tea bags
- wood chips
- wool rags
- yard trimmings
Do not compost:
- black walnut tree leaves or twigs
- coal or charcoal ash
- dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt)
- diseased or insect-ridden plants
- fats, grease, lard, or oils
- meat or fish bones and scraps
- pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)
- yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
If you would like to know why you shouldn’t compost these items, please visit http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/composting/basic.htm#todo for an explanation.
Coffee for Composting
- Crowfoot Valley Coffee on the southeast corner of Fourth and Perry Streets in Castle Rock will give customers coffee grounds to put in their soil. A 38 oz. container of coffee grounds can be purchased for $4 and then refilled for $3. Coffee grounds have many benefits.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
- Home Depot
Castle Rock - 333 Allen St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8790)
Highlands Ranch - 1200 Mayberry Rd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-7645)
Lone Tree - 8477 S. Yosemite Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-706-1500)
Parker - 11111 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-805-9991)
Construction Materials
- Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet - Call 303-722-5863 as some items may be overstocked and not needed at that time.
- Jordan Road Transfer Station - Call 303-766-9219 for pricing information. Located at 7120 S. Jordan Rd. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon. Closed Sundays. Hours are subject to change during winter months. Acceptable materials include: all non-hazardous solid wastes including municipal solid waste, commercial waste and construction and demolition debris. Unacceptable materials include: liquids, radioactive materials, hazardous materials, friable asbestos and special wastes.
- Sedalia Landfill - Call 720-733-8584 for pricing information. Located at 5970 Highway 85. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Hours are subject to change during winter months. Acceptable materials include: non-hazardous dry wastes including construction debris, wood and lumber, metal, roofing, building debris, generaly dry wastes and clean fill. Unacceptable materials include: liquids, sludge, hazardous or radioactive materials, friable asbestos and food wastes.
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Electronics
- Best Buy - Call your local store for information. Best Buy typically accepts two items per household per day including TVs, computers, DVD players and monitors. A $10 charge is issued for TVs under 32”, CRTs, monitors and laptops, but a $10 Best Buy gift card is provided. Desktop or laptop computers with the hard drive removed are accepted; Best Buy can remove a hard drive for $19.99. Best Buy has a pickup program or haul-away service for console TVs, or TVs and monitors larger than 32”. Best Buy does not accept: internal and external computer hard drives, or electronics containing Freon like mini-refrigerators or air conditioners.
Lone Tree - 8682 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9474)
Parker - 11267 Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138-7388 (Ph: 303-840-5501)
- Office Depot Office Supplies - Call your local store for fees and restrictions. Accepts computer monitors, electronics, televisions and office machines.
Castle Rock - 4612 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-7889)
Parker - 11183 G S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-0533)
- Staples - Accepts computers, monitors, laptops, desktop printers, faxes and all-in-ones. A $10 fee is charged for items, but there is no charge for smaller computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and speakers.
Highlands Ranch - 9449 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-346-8957)
Parker - 11236 S. Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138 (Ph: 303-841-2651)
Town of Castle Rock - Finance Counter, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-660-1015)
- Contact your county, municipality or metro district to see if they will be offering an electronic recycling event at some point during the year.
Eyeglasses
The Lions Club accepts old eyeglasses and gives them to those in need. Drop-off Locations:
Castle Rock
- Opticians Two - 834 S. Perry St. in Castle Rock
- Pegasus Restaurant - 313 Jerry St. in Castle Rock
- Wal-Mart - 4400 Front St. in Castle Rock
Highlands Ranch
- Eye to Eye Care - 3622 Highlands Ranch Pkwy. in Highlands Ranch
- Eyetopia Eyecare - 6325 Dorchester in Highlands Ranch
- Jacobs Eyecare Center - 2000 E. County Line Rd. in Highlands Ranch
- Perfect Image Eyecare - 9559 S University Blvd #104 in Highlands Ranch
- Wal-Mart - 6675 Business Center Dr. in Highlands Ranch
Flags
Take old, worn, tattered flags to the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs at 4400 Castleton Ct. in Castle Rock. Contact them at 303-688-4825 ext. 5359.
Furniture
- ARC Thrift Stores - These are the closest locations to Douglas County:
Aurora - Parker Landing, Parker Road & Dartmouth, 3106 South Parker Rd. (Ph: 303-283-0337)
Colorado Springs - Hancock Plaza Shopping Center, Hancock & Academy, 2780 S. Academy Blvd.
(Ph: 719-391-7717)
Colorado Springs - Uintah Gardens Shopping Center, 19th & Uintah, 1830 W. Uintah (Ph: 719-473-0502
Colorado Springs - Austin Bluffs, Austin Bluffs & Barnes Rd., 4402 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. (Ph: 719-522-1203)
- Goodwill
Castle Rock - 880 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Highlands Ranch - 9579 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Littleton - 8168 South Holly St., Littleton, CO 80122
Parker - 17761 Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO 80134
- Salvation Army
Colorado Springs - 3955 Tutt Blvd. (Ph: 719-574-4335)
Denver - 4751 Broadway (Ph: 303-294-0580)
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Hazardous Materials
Many common products found in your home such as oil-based paint, mercury, gasoline, degreasers, cleaning compounds and garden chemicals may be hazardous and should be used and disposed of carefully. Every year, the Tri-County Health Department holds three Household Chemical Roundups around the County (Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock) so that residents can dispose of hazardous materials in a safe manner. You can also look in the phone book to contact a company that can properly dispose of these materials too.
Hearing Aids
- Hear Now - Collects any make or model of hearing aids, regardless of age. All donations are tax deductible and a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to all identified donors. Donate a salvaged hearing aid or other assistive device by packaging it securely and mailing it to:
Hear Now
6700 Washington Avenue South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-800-648-4327
- Children’s Hearing Help Fund Hearing Aid Loan Bank - Call 866-999-2443 to request a hearing aid donation box. Use the box the organization sends to mail in your used hearing aid which will be refurbished. If it is appropriate for infants or young children to wear, it will be available for loaning to Florida children who fail the newborn hearing screening. Florida is the first state to set up a loaner program for hearing aids for infants and children so that they can be exposed to sound early enough to develop language naturally.
Ink/Toner Cartridges
- Office Depot Office Supplies
Castle Rock - 4612 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-7889)
Parker - 11183 G S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-0533)
- Office Max
Castle Rock - 5650 Allen Way, Suite 110, Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-733-1942)
Highlands Ranch - 9305 S. Dorchester St., Ste 100, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129 (Ph: 303-471-7339)
Littleton - 9579 S. University Blvd., Unit 200, Littleton, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-683-6929)
- Staples - Offers $3 in Staples Rewards toward a future purchase of ink or toner when HP, Lexmark™ or Dell cartridges are returned to retail stores for recycling. InkDrop® service is also available to customers. When a cartridge runs out, customers simply drop a new cartridge in the printer and mail Staples the empty cartridge using prepaid shipping materials. Staples sends a replacement automatically, and all shipping is free.
Highlands Ranch - 9449 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-346-8957)
Parker - 11236 S. Pikes Peak Dr., Parker, CO 80138 (Ph: 303-841-2651)
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Medical Waste and Equipment
- Castle Country Assisted Living - Will accept wheelchairs and other equipment depending on their needs. Call Michelle, their Wellness Director, at 303-482-5549.
- Check with your doctor’s office to see if they accept and dispose of medical waste.
- King Soopers - Visit your local King Soopers customer service desk to donate or rent crutches. A $30 deposit is required upon rental and is returned when the crutches are returned.
Castle Rock - 100 Founders Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-663-0177)
Castle Rock - 7284 Lagae Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Ph: 303-688-6200)
Highlands Ranch - 4000 Red Cedar Dr., Highlands Ranch, 80126 (Ph: 303-683-7383)
Highlands Ranch - 9551 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-3216)
Highlands Ranch - 8673 S. Quebec, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-683-4994)
Highlands Ranch - 2205 W. Wildcat Reserve Pk., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-4503)
Littleton - 7901 S. Broadway St., Littleton, CO 80122 (Ph: 303-738-5700)
Littleton - 8126 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 (Ph: 720-981-4391)
Parker - 12959 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1223)
Parker - 17031 Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-851-7750)
- Project C.U.R.E. - Accepts medical equipment donations. Call 720-323-5448 or drop them off between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial, CO 80112.
- Salvation Army - Accepts crutches, wheelchairs, etc.
- Unused or expired medications can be brought to your local Household Hazardous Waste Collection event offered by the Tri-County Health Department.
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Paper
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Check with your current trash collector as many of them also offer recycling services. You may also want to check with your Homeowners' Association (HOA) as some homeowners pay for recycling services as part of their HOA dues. Here is a list of some of the company’s offering trash removal and recycling in Douglas County. This list is not all inclusive.
- All Bright Sanitation serving Douglas County: 303-688-8780
- Pro Disposal Inc. serving Lone Tree: 303-791-3827
- Suburban Waste Services serving Castle Rock: 303-683-8887
- The Garbage Man serving parts of Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton: 720-842-4558 (Recycling services are only available to waste removal customers)
- Waste Management serving Douglas County: 303-797-1600
- Contact your county, municipality or metro district to see if they will be offering a paper shredding event at some point during the year.
Phone Books
Most trash collection services that offer recycling will accept phone books. If not, check with your local Chamber of Commerce, municipality, or metro district to see if they will be offering a recycling event at some point during the year.
Plastic Bottles
Check with your current trash collector as many of them also offer recycling services. You may also want to check with your Homeowners' Association (HOA) as some homeowners pay for recycling services as part of their HOA dues. Here is a list of some of the company’s offering trash removal and recycling in Douglas County. This list is not all inclusive.
- All Bright Sanitation serving Douglas County: 303-688-8780
- Pro Disposal Inc. serving Lone Tree: 303-791-3827
- Suburban Waste Services serving Castle Rock: 303-683-8887
- The Garbage Man serving parts of Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton: 720-842-4558 (Recycling services are only available to waste removal customers)
- Waste Management serving Douglas County: 303-797-1600
Plastic Grocery Bags
- King Soopers
Castle Rock - 750 Ridge Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-660-2500)
Castle Rock - 100 Founders Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-663-0177)
Castle Rock - 7284 Lagae Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Ph: 303-688-6200)
Highlands Ranch - 4000 Red Cedar Dr., Highlands Ranch, 80126 (Ph: 303-683-7383)
Highlands Ranch - 9551 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-3216)
Highlands Ranch - 8673 S. Quebec, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-683-4994)
Highlands Ranch - 2205 W. Wildcat Reserve Pk., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-4503)
Littleton - 7901 S. Broadway St., Littleton, CO 80122 (Ph: 303-738-5700)
Littleton - 8126 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 (Ph: 720-981-4391)
Parker - 12959 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1223)
Parker - 17031 Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-851-7750)
- Lowe’s
Castle Rock - 1360 New Beale St., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-239-0355)
Parker - 10000 S. Twenty Mile Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-4300)
- Safeway
Castle Rock - 880 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-5028)
Castle Pines - 560 E. Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-814-9429)
Littleton - 9255 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80129 (Ph: 303-683-1983)
Littleton - 8355 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton, CO 80125 (Ph: 303-972-8600)
Littleton - 181 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 (Ph: 303-978-0184)
Lone Tree - 9229 E. Lincoln Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9111)
Parker - 11051 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-1604)
- Wal-Mart
Castle Rock - Supercenter, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8200)
Highlands Ranch - Supercenter, 6675 Business Center Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (Ph: 303-683-3641)
Parker - Supercenter, 11101 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-805-0029)
- Whole Foods
Highlands Ranch - 9366 S. Colorado Blvd., Littleton, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-470-6003)
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs (leftover or unused)
- Colorado Medication Take-Back Project - The Town of Castle Rock, the State and other partners are
offering secure collection boxes for the disposal of unused and unwanted household medications.
Medication disposal should be done in a manner that minimizes the chance of misuse and also protects
the environment. Flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can cause
pollution of lakes, streams and water supplies.
King Soopers - 9551 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Propane Cylinders
- Home Depot - Offers a propane exchange for empty Home Depot propane cylinders.
Castle Rock - 333 Allen St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-8790)
Highlands Ranch - 1200 Mayberry Rd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 720-344-7645)
Lone Tree - 8477 S. Yosemite Ave., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-706-1500)
Parker - 11111 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-805-9991)
- Lowe’s Offers a propane exchange for empty Lowe’s propane cylinders.
Castle Rock - 1360 New Beale St., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-239-0355)
Parker - 10000 S. Twenty Mile Rd., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 720-842-4300)
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- Crocs Cares - Recycle your Crocs and they can be made into new shoes.
- Soles4Shoes - Drop off gently worn shoes to any of the following collection points for Shoes4Soles:
Castle Rock - Timberland at the Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 720-733-0203)
Lone Tree - Finish Line in Park Meadows, 8505 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-790-9447)
Or ship them to one of their warehouses (locations available on their Web site)
- Nike Stores - Accept athletic shoes for recycling, but not cleats or shoes with any metal.
Castle Rock - 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Suite 905, Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-688-3013)
Slash/Mulch Program
Douglas County offers a slash/mulch program throughout the summer months (typically May-September) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1400 Caprice Dr. in Castle Rock. Residents can drop off slash from May through September and pick up free mulch material at the end of the slash collection season.
Acceptable items are tree branches and shrubbery with a maximum length of 6 ft. and maximum diameter of 12 inches. All loads must be covered and tied. Stumps, roots, lumber, ties, grass, dirt, household trash, appliances and weeds are NOT accepted.
Should there be inclement weather, please call 303-663-6274 for an update on possible closure for that day.
Styrofoam Packing Materials
Styrofoam packing materials such as packing peanuts, packing popcorn, and bubble wrap can be reused. These materials are accepted at:
- FedEx - Contact your local store to see if they accept packing materials.
Castle Rock - 4621 Trail Boss Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 720-733-6425)
Highlands Ranch - 549 W. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 303-346-3233)
Lone Tree - 8330 S. Willow St., Lone Tree, CO 80124 (Ph: 303-649-9663)
Parker - 10161 S. Parker Rd, Suite 100, Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-840-5515)
- The UPS Store - Contact your local store to see if they accept packing materials; most of the locations in Douglas County do.
Castle Rock - 200 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-660-2244)
Castle Rock - 4833 Front St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Ph: 303-688-5999)
Castle Rock - 558 Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Ph: 303-663-5520)
Highlands Ranch - 9457 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Ph: 303-791-7708)
Highlands Ranch - 9249 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Ph: 303-471-2284)
Parker - 17011 Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO 80134 (Ph: 303-841-0919)
Trash Collector's Recycling Services
Check with your current trash collector as many of them also offer recycling services. You may also want to check with your Homeowners' Association (HOA) as some homeowners pay for recycling services as part of their HOA dues. Here is a list of some of the company’s offering trash removal and recycling in Douglas County. This list is not all inclusive.
- All Bright Sanitation serving Douglas County: 303-688-8780
- Pro Disposal Inc. serving Lone Tree: 303-791-3827
- Suburban Waste Services serving Castle Rock: 303-683-8887
- The Garbage Man serving parts of Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton: 720-842-4558 (Recycling services are only available to waste removal customers)
- Waste Management serving Douglas County: 303-797-1600
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