2026 Hard-to-Recycle

Three residents participating in the hard to recycle event.

Superior residents are invited to participate in the annual Household Hazardous Waste and Hard To Recycle event in partnership with Eco-Cycle and Boulder County Hazardous Waste at Eldorado K-8 School.

Registration is required. Register and view available timeslots on the SignUpGenius event website. Please select one timeslot per car - you may bring as many recyclable items as you would like during that slot.

See list of accepted and not accepted items below. List subject to change.

Accepted Items

Paint (oil-based, latex and aerosols)
Paint thinners and strippers
Pesticides, insecticides and fungicides
Cleaning products
Car care products
Propane cylinders, 1-lb (Coleman-size)
Fluorescent bulbs (straight tubes and CFLs)
Fuels (diesel, gasoline and kerosene)
Photographic chemicals
Thermometers and mercury containing devices
Batteries (car, household and rechargable)
Pool/spa chemicals
PCB ballasts
Nicotine vaporizers (disposable devices, batteries, cartridges and e-liquid. No THC.)
Computers, laptops, cell phones and tablets
Gas-powered mowers
Plastic bags, bubble wrap and thin foam packing sheets
Small scrap metal (4' length/width maximum)
Bike tires and tubes
Books and manuals

Not Accepted Items

Drums larger than 5 gallons
Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and flares
Asbestos-containing insulation, tile and linoleum
BBQ propane tanks larger than 1-lb, compressed gas cylinders
Medical waste
Expired meds
Sharps
Non-hazardous wastes
Radioactive materials
Business waste - small quantities accepted by appointment only at HMMF (see website for details)
White block foam packaging #6, rigid styrofoam
Plate glass windows
Big durable #2 plastics (play structures, lawn furniture, etc.)
Bicycles
Appliances containing freon
Shredded paper or service to shred paper
Single-stream recycling
Cooking oil
Mattresses

Most items are free to recycle, but prices (if applicable) are listed below. The Town will cover 50% as funding allows.

CRT TVs and monitors ($0.69/lb)
Flatscreen TVs, audio equipment, small appliances and monitors ($0.59/lb)
Fire extinguishers ($8.00/unit)
CDs and DVDs ($3.00/lb)
Misc. electronics not included in free items ($0.59/lb)

The Town does not offer vouchers for new electric-powered lawn equipment. However, participating Colorado retailers offer a 30% discount on new electric lawn equipment. Switching to electric lawn equipment reduces noise pollution and air pollution. View the list of participating retailers reported on the Colorado Public Interest Research Group's webpage.