Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Colorado Springs, CO
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Colorado Springs residents — from official city and county sources.
- Not a city-provided service — residents contract directly with private haulers of their choice. The city publishes diversion resources and recycling guidance through WastelessCOS
At a glance: Colorado Springs
- Trash day
- Not a city-provided service — residents contract directly with private haulers of their choice. The city publishes diversion resources and recycling guidance through WastelessCOS
- Dump
- WM Midway Landfill (privately operated by Waste Management)
- Hazardous waste
- El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Not a city-provided service — residents contract directly with private haulers of their choice. The city publishes diversion resources and recycling guidance through WastelessCOS
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM Midway Landfill (privately operated by Waste Management) | landfill | 8925 Rancho Colorado Blvd, Fountain, CO 80817 | Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; closed weekends and major holidays | — |
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Household hazardous waste
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Address
- 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
- Phone
- 719-520-7878
- Hours
- Household hazardous waste: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am–12pm & 1–4pm; plus 2026 Saturdays Sep 19 & Nov 7, 8:30am–noon (no large loads). Appointments no longer required unless 50+ items or business waste. Closed county holidays.
- Residency
- Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency required (photo ID, lease, etc.)
Colorado Springs has no city-provided trash, recycling, or bulk waste program — residents contract with private haulers in an open market; the city's WastelessCOS initiative is a waste-diversion planning program. Neighborhood Services sponsors free volunteer neighborhood cleanups (neighbors volunteer their time; city staff supports). El Paso County's facility also accepts household recyclables (Wed 8:30am–noon) and runs a Reuse Area. WM Colorado Springs Transfer Station (1965 Commercial Blvd) also accepts drop-offs.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Colorado Springs, CO?
- Not a city-provided service — residents contract directly with private haulers of their choice. The city publishes diversion resources and recycling guidance through WastelessCOS
- Where can I dump trash near Colorado Springs?
- WM Midway Landfill (privately operated by Waste Management) (8925 Rancho Colorado Blvd, Fountain, CO 80817)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Colorado Springs?
- El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922)