Colorado Springs Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out carts by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per city bear ordinance, residents west of I-25 may only place carts outside between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on collection days and must use certified bear-resistant containers.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out carts by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per city bear ordinance, residents west of I-25 may only place carts outside between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on collection days and must use certified bear-resistant containers. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item collection is available on demand by scheduling directly with your private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste subscription is offered seasonally from April through November by licensed haulers. Branches must be tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet and under 40 pounds. |
Trash container requirements
- Use official hauler-issued wheeled carts with tightly fitted lids
- Residents west of I-25 must use certified bear-resistant containers per city ordinance
- Store containers in a garage, shed, or fully enclosed screened area between pickups
- Maintain 3 feet of clearance from parked cars, fences, and utility poles
Colorado Springs recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened)
- Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, wrap, and film packaging
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam packaging or cups
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints
- Electronics and lithium-ion batteries
- Food scraps and yard trimmings
Colorado Springs bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item collection is available on demand by scheduling directly with your private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (719) 591-5000 |
Colorado Springs holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Colorado Springs, CO
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Colorado Springs / Regulated Private Haulers · private subscription
Phone: (719) 591-5000
30 E Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
These collection rules cover Zone Individual Subscription Routes (Mon-Fri by Hauler).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Colorado Springs, CO?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out carts by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per city bear ordinance, residents west of I-25 may only place carts outside between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on collection days and must use certified bear-resistant containers.. These rules apply to Zone Individual Subscription Routes (Mon-Fri by Hauler).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Colorado Springs?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Individual Subscription Routes (Mon-Fri by Hauler).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Colorado Springs?
Bulky item collection is available on demand by scheduling directly with your private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (719) 591-5000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Individual Subscription Routes (Mon-Fri by Hauler).
What items are accepted for recycling in Colorado Springs?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened), Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean), Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, wrap, and film packaging, Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam packaging or cups, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints, Electronics and lithium-ion batteries, Food scraps and yard trimmings. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Individual Subscription Routes (Mon-Fri by Hauler).