Colorado Springs, CO Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Colorado Springs.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapNorth Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Briargate
- •Pine Creek
- •Northgate
- •Mountain Shadows
- •Black Forest
- •Gleneagle
- •Woodmen Hills
- •Flying Horse
- •Stetson Hills
- •Wolf Ranch
- •Cordera
Northeast Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Falcon
- •Peyton
- •Banning Lewis Ranch
- •Meridian Ranch
- •Indigo Ranch
- •Lorson Ranch
- •Marksheffel
- •Sand Creek
- •Constitution Hills
- •Springs Ranch
East Colorado Springs / Powers Corridor
Neighborhoods:
- •Powers
- •Stetson Hills
- •Constitution Hills
- •Dublin
- •Eastborough
- •Knob Hill
- •Pikes Peak Park
- •North Carefree
- •Carefree
- •Sunset
Southeast Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Stratmoor
- •Stratmoor Hills
- •Broadmoor
- •Security-Widefield
- •Fountain
- •Fountain Mesa
- •Venetucci
- •Ivywild
- •Cheyenne Mountain
- •Skyway
South Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Broadmoor
- •Cheyenne Canyon
- •Fort Carson Area
- •Fountain
- •Security
- •Widefield
- •South Academy
- •Venetucci
- •Stratmoor South
- •Skyway
West / Central Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Old Colorado City
- •Manitou Springs
- •Westside
- •Skyway
- •Mesa
- •Downtown
- •Old North End
- •Patty Jewett
- •Rockrimmon
- •Garden of the Gods
- •Mountain Shadows
Service Provider
privateMultiple Private Haulers (Resident Choice System)
Bulk Waste Pickup
Scheduling Method:
Phone or Online (depends on hauler)
Varies by hauler: Apex 719-999-0500 | Waste Connections 719-591-5000 | Infinite Disposal 719-999-0500Accepted Items
- •Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Large appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators)
- •Exercise equipment
- •Large toys and outdoor equipment
- •Carpeting and rugs
- •Water heaters
- •Air conditioners
- •Bundled tree branches (typically 4 feet max length)
- •Large metal items
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, pesticides)
- •Electronics (TVs, computers - see e-waste facilities)
- •Tires (take to landfill or tire retailer)
- •Construction debris
- •Concrete, bricks, asphalt
- •Propane tanks
- •Medical waste
- •Automotive fluids
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
Bulk pickup services vary significantly between waste haulers in Colorado Springs. Most require advance scheduling (24-48 hours notice) and may charge additional fees. Some haulers include bulk pickup in monthly rates, while others charge per item or per pickup. Contact your specific waste hauler for their bulk pickup policies, fees, and scheduling procedures. Items must be placed at curbside on scheduled day.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, mail, junk mail, phone books, paperback books
- •Cardboard: Corrugated boxes (flattened, typically max 2x2 feet), cereal boxes, cracker boxes, paperboard packaging
- •Chipboard: Cereal boxes, soda carrier boxes, paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, paper egg cartons, paper bags
- •Plastics #1-#7: Bottles, jugs, jars, tubs with recycling symbols (soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, detergent bottles, yogurt containers, peanut butter jars, shampoo bottles)
- •Glass: Food and beverage bottles and jars (all colors - clear, green, brown), must be clean
- •Metal: Aluminum cans, steel cans, tin cans, food containers, beverage containers, aluminum foil (clean)
- •Cartons: Milk cartons, juice cartons, soup cartons, broth cartons (aseptic and gable-top)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and plastic film (take to grocery store collection)
- •Plastic wrap and bubble wrap
- •Styrofoam and polystyrene foam
- •Food-contaminated items
- •Greasy pizza boxes (clean cardboard OK)
- •Paper towels and napkins
- •Tissue paper
- •Shredded paper
- •Waxed cardboard
- •Frozen food boxes (wax-coated)
- •Ceramics and pottery
- •Drinking glasses and glassware
- •Window glass and mirrors
- •Light bulbs
- •Pyrex and tempered glass
- •Garden hoses
- •Rope and cords
- •Clothing and textiles (donate instead)
- •Diapers
- •Medical waste
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
- •Electronics (take to e-waste recycling)
- •Hazardous materials
- •Motor oil containers
- •Paint cans
- •Propane tanks
- •Food waste and yard waste
- •Scrap metal (large items)
- •Hangers
- •Plastic toys
- •PVC pipes
- •Tarps
- •Vinyl siding
Colorado Springs recycling is provided by private haulers - specific requirements may vary slightly by company. Single-stream recycling means all accepted materials go in one bin together. Empty and rinse containers - remove lids from bottles and jars (lids can be recycled separately). Flatten cardboard boxes to save space (no larger than 2x2 feet per most haulers). No plastic bags in recycling - they jam sorting equipment. Place recycling cart at curb by 7:00 AM on collection day, with handles facing the house and at least 3 feet from other containers. Most haulers accept plastics #1-#7 marked with recycling symbols, but only rigid containers (bottles, jugs, tubs). Labels do not need to be removed. Glass must be clean - no ceramics or drinking glasses. When in doubt, contact your hauler or check their website for specific guidelines.
Holiday Schedule
Holiday collection schedules vary by waste hauler in Colorado Springs. Most private haulers observe major holidays and may delay collection by one day when your service falls on or after a holiday. Common observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a holiday falls on your regular collection day, pickup is typically rescheduled to the following day (Monday moves to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, etc.). However, specific policies differ between companies - some haulers may collect on holidays, while others may skip the week entirely. Contact your waste hauler directly or check their website for their specific holiday schedule. Most companies send notifications before holiday weeks.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://coloradosprings.gov/WastelessCOS
- https://coloradosprings.gov/keepitclean
- https://communityresources.elpasoco.com/household-hazardous-waste/
- https://www.wasteconnections.com/colorado-springs/
- https://apexwasteco.com/service/cos-residential/
- https://www.infinitedisposal.com/residential-customer-information/
- https://www.etechrecyclers.com/blog/where-to-recycle-anything-in-colorado-springs
- http://www.rockytopresources.com/
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-paso-county-household-hazardous-waste-facility-colorado-springs
- https://www.wmsolutions.com/locations/details/id/58
- https://www.wasteconnections.com/fountain-landfill/
- https://arcthrift.com/stores
- https://goodwillcolorado.org/shop/locations/