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Nederland Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off

286 Ridge Rd, Nederland, CO, 80466

Who
Open to the public

Fee-based drop-off for household trash, large items and recycling. No construction/demolition material from businesses or contractors; slash is not accepted here.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Wednesdays. Closed on holidays including Nov 10 (Veterans Day observed), Nov 26-27 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25; half days Dec 24 and Dec 31 (8am-noon).
Cost
$50.00 / pickup load
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Extra fee

$30 each

Couch / furniture

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Tire

Not accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Appliances without Freon are accepted for scrap metal recycling free of charge.

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers and water coolers: $65 each (2026).

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Not accepted

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Extra fee

Compost drop-off in compostable bags: $1-$7 per bag; yard and leaf bag trash fee $6.

Item price: call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup load$50.00
Car load$25.00
Mattress$30 each
Box spring$30 each
Appliance with refrigerant (fridge, freezer, A/C)$65 each
Large item (furniture)$25
13-gal trash bag$2
30-33 gal trash bag$4
Loose trash$16 per cubic yard
Car load$25
Standard pickup, bed level or van$50

Pickup loads range $40 (small) to $80 (standard with side rails, top of cab). Station wagon $35. Scrap metal (appliances without Freon) is accepted free.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Fee-based drop-off for household trash, large items and recycling. No construction/demolition material from businesses or contractors; slash is not accepted here.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Sun8:00 am–4:00 pm
Mon8:00 am–4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am–4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am–4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am–4:00 pm
Sat8:00 am–4:00 pm

Closed Wednesdays. Closed on holidays including Nov 10 (Veterans Day observed), Nov 26-27 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25; half days Dec 24 and Dec 31 (8am-noon).

Local time: America/Denver

What’s not accepted

  • Tires
  • Computers and electronics
  • Oil, gasoline, pressurized containers, batteries
  • Construction and demolition material from businesses/contractors
  • Slash

Free options

Scrap metal and single-stream recycling are free.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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