About Colorado Recycles

As a longtime supervisor of Colorado's leading residential waste diversion program and one of the Nation's top community recycling centers, I met thousands of people who were new to town or had traveled from across Northern Colorado to drop off hard-to-recycle items. They often remarked that such services were needed in more places, not only for residents, but for businesses as well. I agreed, and began considering how to bridge the gap.

One day, a crazy thought occurred to me - leave my secure longtime municipal career, purchase a trailer, and begin bringing the services of a full-scale recycling center directly to homes and businesses that have been without.

In November of 2025, Colorado Recycles LLC was established to compliment, not replace, existing recycling centers and junk removal companies. Our purpose is to provide streamlined scheduling, pricing, and services to customers who need loads of predominantly recyclable or reusable items picked up, and have the ability to set them outside for collection. This model is where convenience, affordability, and sustainability intersect. 

I look forward to making your life or business a little simpler, while keeping Colorado beautiful.

-Andrew Hansen