Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Many of the products we use every day are considered hazardous. They can be readily identified by certain signal words such as "danger," "warning," "caution," or "poisonous" found on their labels. These products can be harmful to humans, animals, and the environment if not disposed of properly. Weld County residents can dispose of these products for free at one of two facilities operated by the county.

Acceptable Household Materials

Find a list of the most common types of wastes accepted, plus those not accepted.

Product Reuse Program

Many items brought into our two permanent facilities are perfectly good products. We place these items on our shelves for other residents to take for free.

Household Hazardous Waste FAQs

Find the answers to the most common questions asked about the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

Hours and Locations

North Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1311 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
Open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday*
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

South Household Hazardous Waste Facility
5500 Highway 52
Dacono, CO 80514
Open every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday*
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Reuse Program
1311 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
Open the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of each month
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

*We are closed for all major holidays including the Saturday following or prior to the holiday if the holiday is on a Friday or Monday. Business waste will be accepted by appointment only and will not be accepted on residential drop-off days (those days listed above). Please call (970) 400-2217 to schedule an appointment.

2023 Holiday Closures

Friday, April 28, 2023 (Greeley Cleanup) – Dacono
Saturday, April 29, 2023 (Greeley Cleanup) – Dacono
Saturday, May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day) – Greeley and Dacono
Saturday, July 1, 2023 (Independence Day) – Greeley and Dacono
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (Independence Day) – Greeley
Saturday, September 2, 2023 (Labor Day) – Greeley and Dacono
Friday, November 10, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) – Dacono
Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) – Greeley and Dacono
Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving) – Greeley
Friday, November 24, 2023 (Thanksgiving) – Dacono
Saturday, November 25, 2023 (Thanksgiving) – Greeley and Dacono
Saturday, December 23, 2023 (Christmas) – Greeley and Dacono
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 (Christmas) – Greeley
Saturday, December 30, 2023 (New Year’s Day) – Greeley and Dacono

Acceptable Containers and Weight Limit

The Weld County Household Hazardous Waste Program will not accept waste brought in containers larger than 5 gallons. All containers also must be intact and not leaking. Please do not bring your hazardous waste to us in plastic bags. We must be able to see all waste that is brought in, and we will not sort through bags or boxes to determine if your items are acceptable.

There is a 200-pound limit per drop off, per day of operation, per household. If you have more than 200 pounds, you will be asked to return on another regular day of operation to bring in the remainder.

The Household Hazardous Waste Program staff will have full discretion in making these decisions.

Additional Information

Sharps (Needles & Lancets) Disposal

Greeley Area Recycling Guide

Electronics Recycling Guide

Other HHW Facilities

Boulder County: Household Hazardous Waste

Larimer County: Household Hazardous Waste

State of Colorado: Household Hazardous Waste