Colorado
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Colorado Springs household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
El Paso County and Teller County households only. Bring proof of residency such as a photo ID or lease. Businesses, nonprofits, schools and churches go through the county's separate small-quantity generator (VSQG) program. Non-residents should call or email with their items for fees. You must unload each item onto a cart yourself, because staff will not enter your vehicle.
Hours
- Fall/Winter 2026-2027: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Saturday hours: the last 2026 Saturday was November 7; 2027 Saturday dates are not posted yet
- Appointments are required for 50 or more items, large loads (half a pickup bed or more, or a trailer) and business waste: 719-520-7879
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| El Paso and Teller County households | No fee listed on the county page |
| Paint and stains | 50 gallons per household per year; containers 5 gallons or smaller (larger amounts go to PaintCare, 855-724-6809) |
| Used motor oil, antifreeze, fuels | 5 gallons per household per month; keep separate; 5-gallon containers only 3/4 full; containers stay on site |
| Cooking and lamp oils | 5 gallons per household per month |
| Fluorescent lights | 100 feet per household per year |
| Medical sharps | 2 certified containers (2.2 quarts max) per household per month |
| Batteries | Must not be leaking, corroded or dirty; bring them in a clear resealable bag of 1 gallon or less |
Hazardous waste
Accepted examples: latex, oil-based and hobby paint, lacquers, stains and varnishes; lawn and houseplant fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons and wood preservatives; antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, automotive cleaners, flares, fuels, motor oil and wax; aerosols (caps and nozzles removed), ammonia, bleach, cleaners, cooking and lamp oils, degreasers, fluorescent lights, lead-acid batteries, mercury thermometers and thermostats, mothballs, pool and spa chemicals, photo chemicals, solvents and thinners; 1-pound and 20-pound propane tanks; medical sharps in a certified sharps container. Not accepted: appliances, air conditioners, microwaves, asbestos, business waste, other compressed gas cylinders, containers over 5 gallons, fire extinguishers, furniture, mattresses, carpet, ink and toner cartridges, lab or industrial chemicals, medications, radioactive waste, Styrofoam, tires, trash and yard waste.
Holiday closures
Closed on county holidays, including Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day). Some services may stop in bad weather, so call 719-520-7878 or 719-520-7879 first.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Electronics accepted: CRT TVs 20 inches or smaller, flatscreen TVs 40 inches or smaller, CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, fax machines, laptops and tablets, DVD players, VCRs, radios, stereo components (no speakers), game consoles and video display devices with screens over 4 inches. Larger TVs and tires are taken only at the county's Clean Sweep events.
- Pack chemicals upright in a box or tub, not a plastic bag, in their original containers. Do not mix products.
- For faster service, bring the signed Customer Release Form from the county website, or fill it out on site.
- ADA help with unloading can be arranged with at least seven business days' notice by emailing evs-epc@elpasoco.com or calling 719-520-7878. An ADA parking placard is required.
Nearby Colorado towns
- Boulder household hazardous waste drop-off
- De Beque (Mesa County) transfer station
- Denver recycling drop-off
- Estes Park (Larimer County) transfer station
- Estes Park (Larimer County) recycling drop-off
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) transfer station
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) household hazardous waste drop-off
- Fruita (Mesa County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.