Colorado Springs Landfill & Disposal Guide

A trip to the dump looks cheap right up until it becomes four trips. A carload at the gate is a modest fee, but add the fuel, the loading, the unloading and a Saturday morning, then multiply by four, and the math stops being obvious. This guide covers where waste actually goes in Colorado Springs, what each facility accepts, and the point where hauling it yourself stops making sense.

Where Can I Take Waste in Colorado Springs?

Different material goes to different places. Here is the practical breakdown:

Hours and fees change. Call ahead before you load the truck, especially on a Saturday.

What Won't the Landfill Take?

Two categories get turned away no matter which facility you drive to.

Household hazardous waste. Paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and batteries all need the El Paso County facility at 3255 Akers Dr. It is free for El Paso and Teller County households, and you will need proof of residency — a driver's license or a lease. Call 719-520-7878 ahead of a large load.

Electronics. Colorado bans e-waste from landfills outright. TVs, monitors, computers and most consumer electronics need a dedicated drop-off or a participating retailer. Our disposal guide covers the full prohibited list and where each item goes.

How Much Does It Cost to Dump in Colorado Springs?

Most facilities price by weight, which is the part people underestimate. A pickup bed of household junk and a pickup bed of demolition debris look identical and weigh nothing alike. Roofing, tile, plaster and wet lumber cross the scale at multiples of what furniture and boxes do.

That is also why heavy debris behaves differently in a rental bin. Concrete, dirt, rock and asphalt need a dedicated heavy-debris container rather than a standard dumpster — they hit the weight allowance long before they fill the volume. If your project includes a slab or a load of fill, call 719-686-8613 and we will set it up properly.

Should I Haul It Myself or Rent a Dumpster?

Honest math, and it is the same answer we give on the phone.

One load, drive it. A single pickup run to a transfer station costs a modest gate fee and a couple of hours. A dumpster is more than you need.

Two loads, it is a coin flip. Two gate fees, two round trips, plus the loading and unloading twice. Depends on how you value the morning.

Three or more, rent the bin. At that point the fees, the fuel and the weekend cost more than a dumpster, and you load it at your own pace instead of racing the facility's closing time. A 20 yard holds roughly eight truck loads in a single haul.

Our size guide matches project types to bin sizes if you are not sure which one your job needs.

What About Yard Waste and Brush?

Branches, leaves and landscaping debris are accepted in our bins, and they are one of the most common loads we haul — particularly on the acreage lots around Monument, Black Forest and Gleneagle where wildfire mitigation generates volume that no pickup truck is going to move efficiently. Brush is light but stacks terribly, so it eats volume faster than almost anything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to dump a load in Colorado Springs?

Most facilities charge by weight, with a minimum per carload. Call the facility directly for current pricing — rates change, and a heavy load costs substantially more than a bulky light one.

Can I take electronics to the landfill in Colorado?

No. Colorado bans electronics from landfills. TVs, monitors and computers need a dedicated e-waste drop-off or a participating retailer.

Where do I take paint and chemicals in Colorado Springs?

The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3255 Akers Dr. It is free for El Paso and Teller County households. Call 719-520-7878 before a large load.

Do I need proof of residency to use the county facility?

Yes. Bring a driver's license or a lease showing an El Paso or Teller County address.