Blue Star Recyclers – Creating Jobs for People with DisAbilities through electronics Recycling.

Temporary Hours Due to COVID 19 – By Appointment

We want to thank ALL of our customers, funders, and partners for patience as we adjust to changing regulations affecting each of our locations. And we really NEED electronics to recycle as we strive to protect jobs for our employees.

As COVID-19 continues to affect all of us, creating and maintaining safe employment for adults with disAbilities and providing e-Steward^® certified recycling remain our core priorities.

BUSINESS Pick Ups

We are now scheduling business pick ups. In order to request a pickup from your closest facility, please contact:

RESIDENTIAL Pick Ups

In two of our locations we can also provide residential pick ups for recycling. To schedule residential pick up in those locations, please contact:

Chicagoland

Raul@bluestarrecyclers.com
224.257.9922

Denver

Lorin@bluestarrecyclers.com
720.390.0369

RESIDENTIAL Drop Offs

For residential recycling, our team is working modified hours but we are happy to set an appointment so that you can safely drop off your materials for recycling. To make an appointment for drop off, please call:

Chicagoland

Raul@bluestarrecyclers.com
224.257.9922

Colorado Springs

Debbi@bluestarrecyclers.com
719.597.6119

Denver

Zach@bluestarrecyclers.com
720.245.5961

Why Fees

The fees you pay help cover our costs, protect your data, meet the highest environmental standards, and create jobs.

For information or price quotes call 855-302-2583.

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Certifications

E-Stewards^® Certified

Highest standard for Environmental Management Systems
Third-party audited

Certifications

Business

Secure data device shred or data wipe
Client-site data shredding
Pick up or drop off services for business
Documentation of services for EMS

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Residential

Computers and laptops, TV’s and monitors, printers, stereos, phones, microwaves, vacuums, fax machines, hair dryers, gaming devices — we take it all!

Some fees apply.

Locations & Hours

YOU Helped Us Create

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MILLION POUNDS OF ELECTRONICS RECYCLED

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JOBS CREATED (80% FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES)

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MILLION IN NEW COLORADO REVENUE

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MILLION IN SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT (SROI)

Latest NEWS

Aspen Times Details Roaring Fork Valley Opportunities

Blue Star Recyclers is working with 7 Rotary Clubs to create employment opportunities in a recycling facility in the Roaring Fork Valley. But warehouse space is hard to find. The article explains the opportunities and the challenge. Read more.

Blue Star Receives Visionary Award

Blue Star Recyclers was honored to be the winner of the Denver Office of Sustainability’s Love This Place Award for Visionary. The Love This Place Award recognizes visionary sustainability leaders who are helping Denver achieve its 2020 Sustainability Goals. The Visionary nominee brings "big ideas" to the table and is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom - pushes the envelope of what's possible; inspires, encourages, motivates others to take action; and serves as an advocate, champion, and instigator. The award was presented at the City and County of Denver Sustainability Summit.

Grand Opening of First Blue Star Recyclers in Chicago Area

Founders and senior leaders of Blue Star Recyclers and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) and other business leaders attended a ribbon-cutting event in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to launch the first Blue Star Recyclers facility outside Colorado. The grand opening event was attended by Kent Hora, President of Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., and Kevin R. Webb, Senior Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and other senior leaders. “We believe in empowering youth with disabilities and are proud to support the expansion of Blue Star Recyclers to Chicago as an employer of people with disabilities,” said Kent Hora. Read more in the news release.

News Spotlight

MEAF Publishes Blue Star Recyclers Story

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) published a case study about leveraging Blue Star Recyclers’ employment model to expand to new locations. The case also describes how the model will be extended through the e-Stewards^®️ Advance + program with support from MEAF and the May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust. Read the case study.