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Where to dump trash in Colorado Springs, CO: dumps, landfills & drop-off sites

Colorado Springs has no city-run dump; the main option is WM's Colorado Springs Landfill on Blaney Road, open Monday to Saturday (call for prices – WM doesn't post them). Paint, chemicals and electronics go to El Paso County's hazardous waste facility on Akers Drive.

Colorado Springs Landfill (WM)

Landfill · WM (Waste Management)
Check with facility

Address

1010 Blaney Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80929 (about 12 miles east of the city)

Phone

Not listed on the official page

Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Fees

General loadNot published by operator – check with facility
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
✔ Last verified November 3, 2026 from the official source:WM Solutions – Colorado Springs Landfill

El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Household hazardous waste site · El Paso County Environmental Division
El Paso and Teller County households only

Address

3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Phone

Hours

  • Fall/Winter 2026–27: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Closed county holidays (including Nov 11, 2026)
  • May close in bad weather – call first

Who can use it

Bring proof of residency (photo ID, lease, etc.). Appointments required for 50 items or more (call 719-520-7879 or text 719-331-3226). Large TVs and tires only at the county's Clean Sweep events.

Fees

General loadThe county page does not list a fee – check with facility
MattressCheck with facility
TiresOnly at Clean Sweep events
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Paint: up to 50 gallons per household per year, containers no larger than 5 gallons.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Paints and stains
  • Lawn & garden chemicals
  • Medical sharps (certified container) and mercury
  • Electronics (TVs up to 40 in flat / 20 in CRT, computers, printers)
  • Automotive items
  • Household chemicals

Not accepted

  • Business waste (separate program)
  • Large TVs and tires (events only)
✔ Last verified November 3, 2026 from the official source:El Paso County – Household Hazardous Waste

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