Dumps & landfills in El Paso County, CO
We list 18 places in El Paso County, CO where you can drop off waste: 4 landfills, 3 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs, plus recyclers for other materials. The largest city in the county is Colorado Springs. For 2 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (4)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (3)Household hazardous waste (2)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (9)
County rules
- The El Paso County HHW facility serves El Paso and Teller County households only; proof of residency (e.g. photo ID or lease) is required. Loads of 50+ items, half a pickup bed or more, trailer loads and business waste need an appointment/pre-approval. Source
- Tires and large TVs are not accepted at the HHW facility; they are collected at periodic Clean Sweep events. The 2026 TV and tire events have ended and no Spring 2027 date is posted. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 08:30-12:00: Household hazardous waste Saturday drop-off (and household recyclables), no large loads, 3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs Source
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Mattress Voucher Recycling Program (registration via Eventbrite MattressCleanSweepNov2026), El Paso County Clean Sweep; runs Nov 2-25, 2026 Source
Landfills in El Paso County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
- Clear Spring Ranch Landfill
- Fountain Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Midway Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in El Paso County
- Bradley Road Transfer Station Transfer station
- Keen Recycling Recycling center
- Peak Disposal & Recycling Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Household hazardous waste in El Paso County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 12 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- El Paso County HHW Facility Hazardous waste drop-off
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in El Paso County
- Colorado Industrial Recycling INC Scrap metal yard
- Community Intersections Recycling Center Electronics recycler
- Etech Recyclers Electronics recyclerHours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Etech Recyclers Electronics recycler
- Intrawest, LLC Tire recycler
- Koscove Metal Electronics recyclerElectronicsScrap metal
- Rocky Top Resources Electronics recycler
- Urban Recyclers Electronics recyclerElectronicsScrap metal
- Western Scrap Processing County Electronics recyclerElectronicsScrap metal
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in El Paso County?
Colorado Springs Landfill (Colorado Springs), Bradley Road Transfer Station (Colorado Springs), Clear Spring Ranch (Fountain) and Fountain Landfill (Fountain) and 2 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in El Paso County?
We list 4 active landfills in El Paso County: Colorado Springs Landfill, Clear Spring Ranch, Fountain Landfill and Midway Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in El Paso County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Household Hazardous Waste Facility and El Paso County HHW Facility.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in El Paso County?
Household Hazardous Waste Facility is for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency (e.g. photo ID or lease).
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in El Paso County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in El Paso County below.
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