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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Boulder, CO
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Boulder residents can recycle mattresses at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM for $30 each plus a $3 facility fee.[2]
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Pickup schedule: CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd: Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm, closed Sundays; no appointments (source: Waste Sorting 101 - City of Boulder, verified Oct 23, 2026).
The rules
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Boulder / Eco-Cycle: https://bouldercolorado.gov/guide/waste-sorting-101
- ecocycle.org: https://ecocycle.org/content/uploads/2022/07/CHaRM-Fee-Schedule_01062026.pdf
- ecocycle.org: https://ecocycle.org/services-and-facilities/charm/
- ecocycle.org: https://ecocycle.org/services-and-facilities/charm/what-we-accept/