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El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80922

Who
Residents only

Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency required (photo ID, lease). Appointment only needed for more than 50 items or business waste.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowFall/Winter 2026 hours; Saturday Nov 7 8:30-noon (no large loads). Household recyclables Wednesdays 8:30-noon. Closed county holidays; may close in bad weather.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

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Tire

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Appliance

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Fridge or freezer

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Electronics

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Paint

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Household hazardous waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

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Construction debris

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Concrete

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Scrap metal

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Household trash

Call to confirm

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm

Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.

Payment: Call to confirm

Access rules

Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency required (photo ID, lease). Appointment only needed for more than 50 items or business waste.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: No

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri8:30 am–12:00 pm
Mon-Fri1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Fall/Winter 2026 hours; Saturday Nov 7 8:30-noon (no large loads). Household recyclables Wednesdays 8:30-noon. Closed county holidays; may close in bad weather.

Local time: America/Denver

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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