Colorado Springs, CO trash pickup schedule
Colorado Springs trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 494,743 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | Residents choose a licensed private hauler The City of Colorado Springs does not collect household trash or recycling. Residents (single-family, multi-family) and businesses subscribe directly with a private hauler of their choice; the city's 2026 Waste Diversion Action Plan lists no hauler licensing, so there is no city list of licensed haulers. Pickup day, holiday schedule, recycling and bulk service depend on the hauler.129 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | Set by hauler; in the Bear Management Area (most of the city west of I-25) bins may be outside a secure structure only on collection day, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless bear-resistant3 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page)9 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: No curbside bulk pickup (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).
Colorado Springs holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | varies by hauler — the city does not provide collection; residents subscribe directly with private haulers1 |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Colorado Springs; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Colorado Springs
| How it works | No curbside bulk pickup1 |
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| How to request | No city bulk pickup; ask your private hauler. Fee-based drop-off of mattresses, couches, appliances etc. at private recyclers is listed in the El Paso County Recycling Directory9 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Colorado Springs
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | varies by hauler (curbside recycling is a private subscription)9 |
| Glass | varies by hauler; El Paso County drop-off accepts food and beverage glass5 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- El Paso County household recyclables drop-off at 3255 Akers Dr.: corrugated cardboard (flattened), food & beverage glass, aluminum cans, tin cans, newspaper, office paper; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.–noon plus listed Saturdays; El Paso/Teller County residents only; no plastic5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | no city curbside yard waste; county-sponsored Saturday drop-off at Rocky Top Resources ($10 per load)5 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Rocky Top drop-off accepts branches (max 8 ft long, 8 in diameter), leaves, weeds, grass clippings, plant prunings, fruit and vegetable trimmings; pine needles extra fee; no railroad ties, treated lumber, stumps, household trash, sod/dirt/topsoil5 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | El Paso County TreeCycle (seasonal); the 2025-2026 season is closed and the 2026-27 dates were not yet published as of 2026-10-30 (page: 'Check back Winter 2026')5 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 · Map4 |
| Hours | Fall/Winter 2026-2027: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; Saturday Nov 7, 2026 8:30 a.m.-noon (no large loads); closed county holidays; appointment for 50+ items or business waste4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | El Paso and Teller County households only; proof of residency required4 |
El Paso County Household Recyclables drop-off
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 · Map5 |
| Hours | Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-noon; Saturday Nov 7, 2026 8:30 a.m.-noon; closed county holidays5 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | El Paso/Teller County residents; proof required5 |
Rocky Top Resources (county-sponsored yard waste drop-off)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | private (county-sponsored program) |
| Address | 1755 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Map5 |
| Hours | Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (county program)5 |
| Fees | $10 per load (cash or check)5 |
| Who can use it | El Paso and Teller County residents5 |
Republic Services Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private operator |
| Address | 543 Air Ln., Colorado Springs, CO 80929 · Map9 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Waste Management Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private operator |
| Address | 1965 Commercial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 · Map9 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Waste Connections Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private operator |
| Address | 3650 Bradley Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80911 · Map9 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | El Paso County Environmental Services 719-520-7878 (HHW and county drop-off recycling; no city trash phone — contact your hauler)6 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | coloradosprings.gov2 |
Nearby cities
- Pueblo, CO42 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Centennial, CO50 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Aurora, CO58 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Lakewood, CO61 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Denver, CO62 miles · The city collects
- Arvada, CO70 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All Colorado cities: Colorado trash pickup schedules.
Colorado Springs trash pickup FAQ
How do I get rid of bulky items in Colorado Springs?
No curbside bulk pickup. No city bulk pickup; ask your private hauler. Fee-based drop-off of mattresses, couches, appliances etc. at private recyclers is listed in the El Paso County Recycling Directory
Does Colorado Springs recycle glass?
Glass: varies by hauler; El Paso County drop-off accepts food and beverage glass.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Colorado Springs?
call El Paso County Environmental Services 719-520-7878 (HHW and county drop-off recycling; no city trash phone — contact your hauler).
Sources
- 1 Waste Diversion Action Plan (WastelessCOS), Feb 2026City · coloradosprings.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 WastelessCOSCity · coloradosprings.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Bear Management and Resistant Trash OrdinanceCity · coloradosprings.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous WasteCounty · communityresources.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Recyclables ProgramCounty · communityresources.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 El Paso County Environmental DivisionCounty · communityresources.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Clean Sweep Hard-to-Recycle EventsCounty · communityresources.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Black Forest Slash & MulchCounty · communityresources.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Recycling Directory 2026County · epc-assets.elpasoco.com · checked October 30, 2026
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