Colorado
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Golden household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Rooney Road Recycling Center (Jefferson County household hazardous waste).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Jefferson County residents with proof of residency pay the subsidized co-pay; Arvada residents in Adams County also get the free items. Out-of-county residents are accepted at a higher rate. Businesses, governments and other very small quantity generators must call to schedule and pay non-residential rates.
Hours
- By appointment only (book online; non-residential customers must call)
- Wednesday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Most household hazardous waste, Jefferson County residents | $30.00 co-pay up to 75 lbs, then $2.03 per lb |
| Most household hazardous waste, out-of-county residents | $127.60 co-pay up to 75 lbs, then $2.28 per lb |
| Paint, primers, stains, sealers, clear coatings (PaintCare) | Free; containers up to 5 gallons, 200 gallons per visit; spray paint not included |
| Automotive batteries; motor oil (containers up to 5 gallons) | Free |
| Fire extinguishers | $46.50 each |
| Small camping propane cylinders (1 lb) | $8.15 each (see source note) |
| Large propane (grill) cylinders | $40.70 each |
| E-waste | $1.91 per lb |
| TVs | $1.91 per lb, $203.35 maximum per TV |
| Curbside pickup (if unable to drive to the center) | $40 |
| Non-residential (VSQG) | $3.45 per lb, $174.40 minimum; $144.95 curbside pickup fee |
| Oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders | Priced case by case; call |
Hazardous waste
Accepted (sample): paint products, cleaners and pesticides, alkaline, rechargeable and lithium batteries, motor oil and antifreeze, fire extinguishers, propane cylinders, and electronics (anything with a cord). Not accepted: yard waste and organics, smoke detectors and other radioactive materials, needles, medical or blood-contaminated material, prescription drugs, fireworks and ammunition (contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office), tires and appliances.
Holiday closures
No holiday schedule is posted; book an appointment to confirm the day is open.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Source conflict: the center's household hazardous waste page lists 1-pound camping propane cylinders among the free items for Jefferson County and Arvada residents, while its pricing page lists them at $8.15 each. Ask when you book.
- Bring proof of Jefferson County residency for the resident co-pay.
- Hard drives from e-waste are stored securely and destroyed by a certified recycler. The center notes other e-waste recyclers may cost less.
- Reuse Room: free household chemicals (solvents, gasoline, pesticides, fertilizer, batteries, cleaners) and PaintCare paint are available to take.
- No yard waste or organics recycling at this site.
Nearby Colorado towns
- Boulder household hazardous waste drop-off
- Colorado Springs household hazardous waste drop-off
- De Beque (Mesa County) transfer station
- Denver recycling drop-off
- Estes Park (Larimer County) transfer station
- Estes Park (Larimer County) recycling drop-off
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) transfer station
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.