Colorado Springs Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulky item collection is available on demand by scheduling directly with your private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Colorado Springs
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky item collection is available on demand by scheduling directly with your private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) require advance notice and certification fee for CFC extraction prior to collection.
Local disposal alternatives in El Paso County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
County facility accepting residential paint, chemicals, vehicle fluids, and electronics for proper environmental recycling.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).