Paint, solvents, cleaners
Rocky Mountain HHW drop-off accepts these items on weekdays.
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Local Resources/Pikes Peak Region
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Local resources for Colorado Springs service areas, local trash rules, holiday pickup, household hazardous waste, HHW drop off, paint disposal, tire disposal, battery disposal, electronics recycling, and where special items go in the Pikes Peak region.
Pickup tips, holiday schedules, and links to local waste-reduction programs for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
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2026 · Vol. I
Almanac · Year at a Glance
2026 Holiday Service Schedule
Pickups on the holiday — and the rest of that week — fall back by one day. We send email reminders before each holiday so you’re never left wondering when your trash goes out.
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Delayed 1 day
Memorial Day
May 25
Delayed 1 day
Independence Day
Jul 4
Delayed 1 day
Labor Day
Sep 7
Delayed 1 day
Thanksgiving
Nov 26
Thu–Fri delayed 1 day
Christmas Day
Dec 25
Delayed 1 day
Pickup Tips
Small Habits, Cleaner Streets
Follow these simple guidelines and your pickup will go smoothly every single week.
Set Toters Out the Night Before
Our trucks start early. Rolling toters to the curb by 7am the morning of service is the safest bet, but night-before is even better on unpredictable days.
Yard Waste in Paper Bags
We accept yard waste curbside in compostable paper bags during spring, summer, and fall. Plastic bags aren't accepted — they contaminate the compost stream.
Christmas Tree Collection
We collect live Christmas trees curbside the first two weeks of January. Remove all lights, ornaments, and tree stands first.
Winter Weather Delays
Heavy snow can delay routes by a day. We always catch up - check our Facebook page or call our dispatch line for the latest.
Where Special Items Go
Things We Can’t Take Curbside
Some items don’t belong in the trash or recycling toter. Here's where they actually go.
Batteries & e-waste
Best Buy and Colorado Springs HHW both accept laptops, phones, and TVs.
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Scrap metal & freon appliances
Use Colorado Springs scrap metal options, or schedule our bulk-pickup service for items we can remove.
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Tires
Discount Tire and Big O take used tires for a small fee. Never place them curbside.
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Usable furniture & clothing
Goodwill, Arc Thrift, and Springs Rescue Mission all take donations.
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Community Programs
Links & Partners
Programs run by the city and county - not us, but good to know about.
Colorado Springs Waste & Recycling
City guidelines on curbside programs, hazardous waste drop-off events, and special collections.
Visit
coloradosprings.gov
Rocky Mountain Household Hazardous Waste
Free HHW drop-off for paints, cleaners, chemicals, and electronics — items we can't take at the curb.
Visit
communityresources.elpasoco.com
El Paso County Events
Bulk cleanup days, compost giveaways, and community shred events throughout the year.
Visit
communityresources.elpasoco.com
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