Starting this spring, recycling in Westminster is going to get a lot easier. Instead of driving to different small-scale sites throughout the city, residents will soon be
able to take all of their recyclables, including hard-to-recycle items, to one central place: Westminster’s new one-stop-drop sustainability center.
In early 2024, Westminster City Council approved plans to establish the facility at 6020 West 91st Avenue, which is located within a 10-minute drive for more than 80 percent of Westminster residents. To manage the facility, the City is partnering with SustainAbility Recycling, a company that has a proven track record with similar operations in Arvada and Broomfield. The organization not only cares about protecting our planet for future generations, but they also prioritize helping people now by offering work opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Once the facility opens later this spring, there will be signs directing traffic to make sure dropping off your recyclables is as smooth as possible. You will be able to drive up to the compactor and place single-stream recycling items inside including cardboard, paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass. The compactor will be emptied a few times a week and the contents will be sent to Republic Services for processing. Hard-to-recycle items will be accepted in a separate area, collected in containers, and brought inside at the end of the day, keeping the facility clean and organized. The hard-to-recycle items will then be taken to various locations for processing.
Examples of hard-to-recycle items that will be accepted include electronics, paint, and Styrofoam. Your unwanted electronics will be sent to certified e-waste recyclers who will break down your items in an ethical manner without compromising any personal data left on the device.
The dedicated staff members at the Westminster Sustainability Center are passionate about protecting our environment and want to share that passion with the community. The center will eventually be available for field trips and other community tours to demonstrate the environmental benefits of recycling.
A grand opening date for the facility has not yet been determined but will be announced to the community as soon as possible. After the sustainability center has opened, the following recycling drop-off locations will be decommissioned after a 30-day transition period:
- Fire Station 1: 3948 W. 73rd Ave.
- Municipal Services Center: 6575 W. 88th Ave.
- Municipal Court: 3030 Turnpike Dr.
- West View Recreation Center: 10747 W. 108th Ave.
To learn more about the new Westminster Sustainability Center, please click here, and be sure to check back regularly for details about the grand opening.
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