Colorado Springs, Colorado resident guide
Colorado Springs trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulk item schedules, placement rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Regular trash days are assigned by the private hauler serving the property, not by a single Colorado Springs city calendar.
Curbside recycling availability and timing depend on the property's hauler. The city's WastelessCOS program is planning broader access, but it does not replace current provider schedules.
Need it gone before the city service?
Get a LoadUp quote when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Colorado Springs service works
Check the name on the household trash bill or cart, then contact that hauler for its large item options. For items outside curbside service, use the official El Paso County recycling directory to find a suitable drop off or hauling service.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
There is no single citywide bulky item allowance. Limits and charges vary by the resident's contracted waste company and service plan.
Follow the contracted hauler's confirmed set out instructions. Properties in the city Bear Management Area must also comply with the city's secure trash and collection day rules.
Local detail that matters
What makes Colorado Springs service different
Colorado Springs residents should not wait for a city bulk week because the city does not operate one universal residential route. Start with the company named on the cart or bill, then use the county directory for materials that company will not take.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Accepted bulky household items depend on the contracted hauler; El Paso County's directory lists separate outlets for many reusable, recyclable, and hard to dispose materials.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, electronics, tires, construction debris, and other regulated materials may require a separate county listed facility rather than ordinary curbside service.
Holiday collectionColorado Springs holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Holiday changes are provider specific in the open market system.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Colorado Springs collection FAQ
Does Colorado Springs run a citywide bulk pickup day?
No single citywide household bulk schedule is published. Colorado Springs describes an open market hauler system, so the contracted provider controls pickup options and dates.
Where can I take items my Colorado Springs hauler rejects?
Use the official El Paso County recycling directory, which lists current outlets and hauling services by material type.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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