Restricted items: where to take what can’t go in your dumpster
Refrigerators, TVs, tires, paint and household chemicals can’t go in a roll off dumpster. Here’s where to take each one around Colorado Springs, plus every local landfill and transfer station.
Find where your item goes
Hours and accepted items change. Call or check the website before you drive over. Last checked October 2026.
Can it go in a dumpster? Colorado Springs item guide
Find your item, check the answer, and follow the link if it needs to go somewhere else. Anything marked “Call first” depends on the load — we’ll tell you before you toss it.
Household & furniture4 items+
Furniture
YesCouches, chairs, tables, dressers and bed frames all go in.
Household junk & clutter
YesBoxes, toys, clothing, décor and everyday clutter. No sorting needed.
Carpet & padding
YesRoll it and load it flat to save space.
Construction & remodel7 items+
Lumber & wood scraps
YesFraming, trim, decking and other untreated wood.
Roofing shingles
YesAsphalt shingles and underlayment. Shingles are heavy — see included weight by size.
Cabinets, countertops & fixtures
YesKitchen and bath tear-out, including sinks, vanities and toilets.
Tile & flooring
YesTile, laminate, LVP and hardwood. Load tile low and flat.
Asbestos
NoMust be removed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Never put it in a roll off dumpster.
Yard & heavy material4 items+
Branches, brush & leaves
YesYard waste and tree trimmings go in any size.
Dirt, sod & soil
6 yard onlyGoes in our 6 yard dumpster, which is built for heavy loads.
Concrete, brick & stucco
6 yard onlyGoes in the 6 yard. Clean loads of only concrete go to recycling.
Landscape rock
6 yard onlyGoes in the 6 yard, filled to the top of its 3 foot walls.
Appliances & electronics6 items+
Washers, dryers & stoves
YesThese can go in the dumpster. Fridges, freezers and AC units can’t.
TVs & computer monitors
NoBanned from Colorado landfills by state law. Take them to Urban Recycling.
Computers, laptops & printers
NoBanned from Colorado landfills by state law. Take them to the El Paso County HHW Facility.
Hazardous & automotive7 items+
Propane tanks
NoReturn or exchange them through a propane dealer.
Ammunition & fireworks
NoNever put them in a dumpster. Contact local law enforcement for disposal.
Restricted items found in a bin have to be pulled out before the load can go to the landfill. If you’re not sure about something, call (719) 686-8613 before you load it.
Why these items can’t go in a dumpster
It isn’t our rule alone. Most restrictions come from state law, federal refrigerant rules and what landfills can safely accept.
Electronics are banned from landfills
Colorado’s Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (SB12-133) has banned landfill disposal of TVs, computers, monitors, printers, tablets, DVD players, stereos and game consoles since July 1, 2013. They have to be recycled.
Fridges, freezers and AC units hold refrigerant
The refrigerant has to be recovered by a certified technician before the appliance is scrapped, so these go to an appliance recycler instead of a landfill.
Some items can ignite, leak or poison
Batteries, propane, paint, fuels and chemicals can start fires in a truck or at the landfill, or leak into the ground. They go to hazardous waste drop-offs built to handle them.
Where restricted items get recycled
Urban Recycling
Keeping Colorado Colorful
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
El Paso County Environmental Division
Landfills and transfer stations near Colorado Springs
Hauling a load yourself? These are the public dump sites in the area. Last checked October 2026.
Republic Services Colorado Springs Transfer Station
543 Air Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80929
Colorado Springs Transfer Station
3650 Bradley Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Waste Management Colorado Springs Transfer Station
1965 Commercial Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
The Woodmen Dump Transfer Station
8808 Cliff Allen Pt
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Waste Management Colorado Springs Landfill
1010 N Blaney Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80929
Everything else goes in the dumpster
Household junk, furniture, remodel debris, roofing and yard waste all go in one bin. We drop it off in your driveway and haul it away when you’re done. Flat rates from $339.
Restricted item questions
Can I put a refrigerator or freezer in a dumpster in Colorado Springs?
No. Refrigerators, freezers and window AC units are restricted. Urban Recycling in Colorado Springs takes them, along with TVs and computer monitors — see urbanrecyclingcolo.com.
Where can I recycle tires in Colorado Springs?
Geocycle Colorado Springs recycles tires — more than 3 million a year. Tires can’t go in a roll off dumpster.
Where do I take old paint?
Paint can go to a PaintCare drop-off site, including participating Sherwin-Williams stores — find one at paintcare.org. The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes paint and stain as well.
Where do batteries, motor oil and household chemicals go?
The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes paint, stain, oil and other automotive items, batteries, household chemicals and electronics. Details are on communityresources.elpasoco.com.
Where is the dump in Colorado Springs?
There are four transfer stations — Republic Services on Air Lane, Colorado Springs Transfer Station on Bradley Rd, Waste Management on Commercial Blvd and the Woodmen Dump on Cliff Allen Pt — plus the Fountain Landfill on Squirrel Creek Rd and the Waste Management landfill on N Blaney Rd. Addresses and directions are listed above.
Can you put a mattress in a dumpster in Colorado Springs?
Call us before you load one at (719) 686-8613. We’ll confirm whether your mattress or box spring can go in the bin and whether any extra charge applies.
Can drywall go in a dumpster?
Call us first at (719) 686-8613 and tell us how much drywall you have. We’ll confirm whether it can go in your bin.
Can I throw a TV or computer in a dumpster in Colorado?
No. Colorado’s Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (SB12-133) has banned landfill disposal of TVs, computers, monitors, printers, tablets and similar electronics since July 1, 2013. Urban Recycling takes TVs and monitors, and the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes electronics.
Can you put dirt, concrete or rock in a dumpster?
Yes, in our 6 yard dumpster. It’s built for heavy material like dirt, sod, rock, concrete, brick and stucco. Loads of only dirt, rock or concrete go to recycling. Our 10, 15 and 20 yard dumpsters aren’t used for heavy material.
Can washers, dryers or stoves go in a dumpster?
Yes. Washers, dryers and stoves can go in your dumpster. Refrigerators, freezers and AC units can’t, because they hold refrigerant. For anything else, call us at (719) 686-8613.
Can asbestos go in a dumpster?
No. Asbestos must be removed and disposed of by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. If you suspect asbestos in an older home, have it tested before demolition starts.
What happens if a restricted item ends up in my dumpster?
Restricted items have to be pulled out before the load can go to the landfill. Call (719) 686-8613 before you load anything you’re not sure about and we’ll tell you where it goes.
What can go in a Bin There Dump That dumpster?
Household junk, furniture, construction and remodel debris, roofing and yard waste. Heavy material like dirt, rock and concrete goes in our 6 yard dumpster. See bin rates and sizes, or call (719) 686-8613 if you’re not sure about an item.
Not sure if an item can go in the bin?
Call us before you load it. A local Dumpster Consultant will tell you where it goes.