Child Passenger Safety Program

Car Seat Recycling Program

A storage pod is available at Arvada Fire Headquarters for the collection of old Car Seats as part of the Colorado State Patrol Recycle program. This recycling program is available to the public. By participating, you can help us keep old, damaged or expired car seats off the road. 

Headquarters is located at 7903 Allison Way and the storage pod is located in the far northwest corner of the parking lot. Car seats can be placed on the ground in front of the pod. 

As noted on the signage located on the pod, individuals need to check in with Headquarters to recycle their car seat. This is not a drop-and-drive location; please visit during office hours to recycle the seat. 

The recycling pod is overseen by CSP and the seats are taken to a local recycler who recycles all parts of the seat. This process helps avoid the reuse of old, outdated seats and keeps them out of the trash and second-hand stores. 

Child Passenger Safety Tips

1. Buying the right car seat. Your baby needs to ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible until 2 or more years. When your child has outgrown that seat, you are ready for a forward-facing car seat.
2. Installing your car seat. You'll need to decide on using either the seat belt or lower anchors to secure your car seat. Both are safe but don't use them both at the same time. Once your child is forward-facing, it is important to use the tether with the seat belt or lower anchors.
3. Getting the right fit. A properly-fitted harness gives the best possible protection for your child.
4. When to change your car seat. Look on the car seat label to make sure your child is still within the weight, height, and age limits for that seat.

Other Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Keeping Child Passengers Safe
• Safe Kids Worldwide - Car Seat Safety Tips
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Car Seats and Booster Seats
• Digital Car Seat Check Form