Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Adams County, CO
In Adams County, CO you can take waste to 20 sites we know of (5 landfills, 3 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs). Most people here live in or around Thornton. For 3 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (5)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (3)Household hazardous waste (2)Construction debris (1)Yard waste & compost (2)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (7)
County rules
- Household hazardous waste drop-off at Veolia in Henderson is by appointment only. Residents of unincorporated Adams County, Bennett and Northglenn use an online voucher form (voucher arrives by email in 7 to 10 business days); Thornton and Commerce City residents request vouchers by email. One voucher per household covers the $30.00 facility fee; a per-pound fee is paid at drop-off. Source
- Thornton offers Click & Haul curbside bulky item pickup: $72 for up to 6 cubic yards, larger loads $121 or more, charged to the utility bill. Hazardous materials, tires, concrete, TVs and monitors are not accepted. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 07:00-14:00: Thornton Landfill Day (gate fee waived for Thornton residents with proof of residency, one vehicle load per household, covered loads, cars/pickups/small single-axle trailers only), Republic Services Tower Landfill, 19260 E 88th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022 Source
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 08:00-12:00: Thornton Fall Leaf Drop-off (free for Thornton residents with proof of residency), Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton Source
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 08:00-12:00: Thornton Fall Leaf Drop-off, Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton Source
Landfills in Adams County
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- East Regional Landfill (ERL) Landfill
- Frei - Henderson Inert Fill Landfill
- Tower Road Landfill/Tow LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Adams County
- Environmental Planet Recycling Recycling center
- Recycling Connections Recycling center
- Waste Management Recycle America Recycling center
Household hazardous waste in Adams County
- Hours: Tue, Thu: 9 am to 2 pm …
- Hours: Wed, Sat: 9 am to 2 pm
Construction debris in Adams County
Yard waste & compost in Adams County
- A1 Organics - Monaco St. Organic Recycling Facility Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Adams County
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp Electronics recyclerElectronicsScrap metal
- Colorado Tire Recycling LLC Tire recycler
- Iron & Metals INC. Scrap metal yard
- Metech Recycling INC Electronics recyclerHours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Sat to Sun closedElectronicsScrap metal
- North Washington Transfer Station (All Recycling North, LLC) Scrap metal yard
- Rocky Mountain Recycling INC. Scrap metal yardHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Sum Computers Electronics recycler
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Adams County?
Conservation Services INC - Waste Management (Bennett), East Regional Landfill (Alpine Waste) (Bennett), East Regional Landfill (ERL) (Bennett) and Frei - Henderson Inert Fill (Todd Creek) and 2 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Adams County?
We list 5 active landfills in Adams County: Conservation Services INC - Waste Management, East Regional Landfill (Alpine Waste), East Regional Landfill (ERL), Frei - Henderson Inert Fill and Tower Road Landfill/Tow.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Adams County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Clean Harbors Colorado HHW (Henderson) and Veolia Colorado Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Adams County?
Clean Harbors Colorado HHW (Henderson) is for residents only. Proof needed: Open to all Colorado residents.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Adams County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Adams County below.
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