The Front Range authority on ethical junk hauling, donation routing, and environmental recycling. We do the heavy lifting, navigate the local waste facilities, and make sure your items are disposed of responsibly.
70%+
Of collected items donated or recycled
Unlimited
Through official PaintCare consolidation
100%
Sent to regional deconstruction centers
Guaranteed
Leaded-glass and boards safely extracted
Front Range Disposal & Recycling Map Directory
Rather than dropping everything at the county landfill, the crew at Troops Junk Removal sorts every load. We personally run routes to these certified local facilities to maximize reclamation and keep your footprint low.
Foothills Landfill (DIY Waste Gateway)
28351 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden, CO 80403
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sat: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rooney Road Recycling (Household Hazardous)
151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Appt. Only | Resident Subsidies Apply
Arvada Hard-to-Recycle Hub (SustainAbility)
8310 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005
E-waste, styrofoam, and specialty plastics
Troops Cargo Inspector
Unsure how to handle a specific piece of junk? Select an item below to find out where we take it and the environmental rules that apply.
Disposal Cost Breakdown: DIY vs. Troops Ecosystem
Taking a single bulky item to a local landfill forces you to pay heavy minimum gate fees. Troops optimizes transport routing to lower total lifecycle costs.
By sending items to specialized processing partners like Spring Back Colorado ($35), we skip the high flat gate fees ($55–$65) charged for landfill disposal.
E-Waste Tier-Based Fees (Arvada Hub)
Hazardous materials inside electronics must be manually extracted. We transport your e-waste directly to SustainAbility in Arvada for processing.
While cords and small units are simple, CRT leaded glass and specialized flat-panel monitors are charged complex surcharges to manage safe handling and recycling.
Hazardous Materials & Paint Cost Structure
DIY drops of hazardous items can be expensive. Contrast the residential copay at Rooney Road with commercial chemical overhead.
Jefferson County subsidizes household recycling drop-offs at Rooney Road, but requires strict pre-booking, proof of residency, and weight limits.
Why Choose Troops Junk Removal?
Our team brings military precision, absolute integrity, and physical endurance to every job. When we clear out a garage in Golden, an office in Lakewood, or a construction site in Arvada, we don't just dump it at the landfill. We clean up your space, sort every single item, and coordinate with charitable donation hubs and advanced recyclers across the Front Range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard procedures, local waste disposal ordinances, and compliance rules in Jefferson County.
Q: Does the Foothills Landfill charge extra for untarped loads?
Yes. Jefferson County health regulations require all open-bed vehicles, pickups, and open trailers to be securely tarped and tied down. Arriving with an uncovered load triggers a strict $20.00 surcharge at the gate. Troops transports everything in enclosed box trucks, eliminating untarped load penalties.
Q: How do paint drop-offs work in Colorado?
Under the Colorado PaintCare program, you can drop off liquid latex and oil-based paints at participating local hardware stores for free. Cans must be original, sealed, and have legible labels. If your paint is already dried or hard, you can safely toss it in your regular trash.
Q: What items are completely banned from local landfills?
Colorado state law bans all electronics (TVs, laptops, computers, monitors), vehicle lead-acid batteries, motor oil, whole passenger tires, and liquid chemical waste from landfills. Troops carefully sorts these out and takes them to specialized recycling centers on your behalf.
Q: Can commercial waste go to Rooney Road HHW?
No. The Rooney Road facility is subsidized by local tax funds and is reserved solely for residential household hazardous waste (HHW). Commercial organizations and businesses must contract with certified commercial hazardous waste processors.
Proudly serving Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Morrison, Wheat Ridge, and the entire Front Range.