Trash & Recycling in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Colorado Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Colorado Springs operates a privatized trash collection system where residents must contract with a licensed private hauler for pickup service. The city does not provide municipal trash collection. Multiple licensed haulers serve the area, and pickup schedules vary by provider. Refuse must be in approved containers with tight-fitting lids per City Code Section 6.4.104. The city does offer a curbside recycling program and periodic community cleanup events. Residents in some neighborhoods may participate in organized trash districts for coordinated service.
Colorado Springs Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Colorado Springs City Code Section 6.4.104 regulates the placement and storage of trash and recycling containers. Bins must be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before the scheduled collection day and retrieved by the end of the collection day. Between collection days, containers must be stored out of public view, behind the front building line or in an enclosed area. Containers left at the curb or visible from the street outside of collection periods constitute a code violation subject to enforcement action.
Colorado Springs Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Colorado Springs provides periodic bulk item disposal options through community cleanup events and its Citizens' Convenience Center (transfer station). Most private haulers also offer bulk item pickup for an additional fee. Large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses cannot be placed at the curb for regular trash pickup without coordinating with your hauler. The city operates the Citizens' Convenience Center where residents can drop off bulk items, yard waste, and recyclables. Illegal dumping of bulk items is a code violation subject to fines.
Colorado Springs Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Colorado Springs offers voluntary curbside recycling through its recycling program, but residential recycling is not mandatory. The city encourages recycling through education and convenient drop-off locations. Accepted curbside recyclables typically include paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics #1-7. Commercial properties generating large amounts of recyclable material may be subject to additional requirements. The city also operates recycling drop-off centers for materials not accepted in curbside programs.
Colorado Springs Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsCity of Colorado Springs — City Code: What You Need to Know
Common Code Violations. Garbage and household waste needs to be discarded and stored in a clean and sanitary manner that prevents it from becoming a home for rodents or to keep it from putrefying. This includes picking up and discarding pet waste properly at home and in public places. Firewood can be stored outside, but needs to be neatly stacked in the side or rear yards only. Appliances, furn...
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