El Paso County Landfill and Disposal Options

People search for the county landfill expecting a single municipal dump that takes everything. The reality in El Paso County is split: the county runs a hazardous waste facility, and general waste goes through private operators.

What Does El Paso County Actually Operate?

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3255 Akers Dr. It accepts the material that cannot go anywhere else — paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and batteries.

It is free for El Paso and Teller County households. Bring a driver's license or lease showing a county address. Call 719-520-7878 before a large load; they may want to schedule it.

The same site takes standard recyclables on limited hours, which is separate from the hazardous waste schedule. Confirm both before you drive over.

Facility hours, fees and accepted materials change. Call before you load the truck.

Where Does General Trash Go?

Private transfer stations and landfills, priced by weight with a minimum charge. There is no free county dump for household junk, furniture or construction debris.

Our landfill and disposal guide covers the local facilities, and where to dump junk maps each material type to its destination.

What the County Facility Will Not Take

• General household trash and furniture

• Construction and demolition debris

• Refrigerators and A/C units — refrigerant recovery required

• Tires — tire retailers instead

• Commercial or business quantities

It is a household facility, not a general waste site. Business waste has separate arrangements.

Planning a Cleanout Around It

Do the Akers Dr run first, before the dumpster arrives, while the garage is still organized enough to find the chemicals. Then fill the bin with everything else in one pass.

Reversing that order is how paint cans end up in a bin by accident, which costs money and is entirely avoidable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a county landfill in El Paso County?

The county runs a household hazardous waste facility at 3255 Akers Dr. General waste goes to privately operated transfer stations and landfills.

Is the county facility free?

Yes, for El Paso and Teller County households with proof of residency.

Do I need an appointment?

Call 719-520-7878 first, particularly for a large load.

Can I take furniture there?

No. It handles hazardous waste and limited recycling. Furniture goes to a transfer station or in a bin.