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A fast and responsible way to dispose of your waste & recyclables in Greeley

The drive to the landfill is long. Make a quick and easy local deposit with Metro Waste & Recycling. We’ll take your material in Greeley, and transfer it to the next responsible stop.

What we accept

How it works

  • Step 1

    1. Weigh in

    Our scale attendants will greet you, identify your material & capture your heavy (gross) weight.

  • Step 2

    2. Unload

    You’ll unload indoors in different areas depending on your material.

  • Step 3

    3. Weigh out

    Return to the scale empty to capture your light (tare) weight.

  • Step 4

    4. Pay a fee

    Based on the difference in weight, we’ll calculate your fee.

What We DO Accept

Most people bring material in these general categories and when they are too bulky or not accepted in curbside bins. But remember, we accept all non-hazardous waste!

  • Bulky Household Waste

    Ex: Mattresses, box springs, rugs & furniture

  • Construction & DIY Debris

    Ex: Wood, drywall, bricks, roofing, tiles, & flooring

  • Yard & Organic Waste

    Ex: Tree branches, grass clippings, & leaves

  • Recyclables

    Ex: Glass, cans, & plastic

We do NOT accept hazardous waste

  • Not Accepted

    Tires, Asbestos & Fiberglass

  • Corrosive Batteries

    Lead-acid, Lithium-ion & NiCad

  • Radioactive Materials

    Industrial Gauges, Medical Isotopes & Oilfield Pipes

  • Hazardous Liquids

    Antifreeze, Oil, Paint, Septic & Medical

  • Compressed Gas

    Propane, Oxygen & Acetylene Tanks

  • Explosives

    Fireworks, Ammunition & Blasting Caps

  • Flammable Materials

    Gasoline, Solvents & Thinners

  • Electronics / PCBs

    TVs, Cell Phones, Capacitors, Transformers & Ballasts

  • Freon / CFC

    Refrigerators, Freezers & Air Conditioners

  • Other Hazards

    Pesticides, Oil Filters, Air Bags, Lead, CRTs, Mercury Switches & Fluorescent Lights

Have materials on this list?

Weld County operates a free hazardous waste drop-off facility in Greeley

Full List of Accepted Materials

Built for single-stream

We do accept single-stream recycling and buit our system to keep this material separate from the general waste we transfer to landfills. 

Single-stream means you can put all accepted recyclables — like clean cardboard and plastic containers — into your load. The materials are sorted later at a recycling facility.

Please don’t “wish-cycle”

We wish everything was recyclable, but it’s not. Items that aren’t accepted can contaminate the load, slow down processing, and cause recyclable material to be thrown away. When in doubt, check these guidelines or ask our staff. Find out what is and isn’t recyclable in Colorado.

We don’t buy metal in Greeley

But we will take your metal, ferrous and non-ferrous, for processing at our other facilities in the Denver area or direct you to these locations. Visit “All Recycling” to learn more.

No to electronic waste

We, unfortunately, do not take electronic waste at this site. Weld County organizes free residential electronic waste drop-off events, including a dedicated Greeley area collection day (typically in summer). These events accept TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, and many other electronics from households (no business waste). Learn more about Electronic Waste.

FAQs for Public Customers

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  • People typically bring items that are too bulky or not accepted in curbside bins. Below are some common examples.

    Make sure and see our prohibited items list so that you know what we DON’T accept too. Visit our Public page for more info.

    Bulky Household Waste
    Examples: Mattresses, box springs, rugs & furniture

    Construction & DIY Debris
    Examples: wood, drywall, bricks, roofing, tiles, & flooring

    Yard & Organic Waste
    Examples: Tree branches, grass clippings, & leaves

    Recyclables
    Examples: Glass, cans, & plastic

  • Our staff will do their best to help you to identify your material and ensure nothing is hazardous. But make sure and see our list of accepted material before you make the drive.

  • All are welcome. Homeowners, businesses, contractors…we serve the public at large. Because we also partner with commercial waste management companies, you should expect to see large waste trucks too during your visit.

  • Mon to Fri | 7am - 5pm
    Sun & Sat | Closed

    But check our website before coming, especially on holidays.

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