RECYCLING Appointments September 2023
Schedule
Wed, 02 Aug, 2023 at 03:58 pm to Fri, 29 Sep, 2023 at 04:00 pm
Location
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility | Colorado Springs, CO
About this Event
El Paso County Environmental Division requires an appointment for household recycling (see complete list below).
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING:
All items must be clean prior to drop off (free of food, liquid, dirt, etc.)
♲ Cardboard: Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) only. NO soda boxes, cereal boxes, frozen food boxes, etc.
♲ Glass: Food & Beverage only (no lids/corks)
♲ Aluminum Cans
♲ Steel Cans (must discard paper)
♲ Newspaper
♲ Office Paper: No shiny paper (such as wrapping paper), no paper smaller than 8 ½ x 11”
• Porcelain recycling will also be available for drop off at the same time in its own dumpster. (Toilets, sinks, ceramic tiles, granite, and marble countertops, etc. All non-porcelain parts must be removed prior to drop off. Items must be put in 4 ft. dumpster without staff assistance.) The County is partnering with Colorado Springs Utilities to recycle porcelain for use in local roads.
✗ NO PLASTIC, NO STYROFOAM. If the item you are looking to recycle is not listed here, it will NOT be accepted in the bins. El Paso County reserves the right to refuse items. You may refer to the for alternate options.
For Hazardous Waste (paints, chemicals, electronics, etc.), visit the to schedule a separate appointment. Program is FREE and open to El Paso & Teller County household residents.
**Please note that the gates will close at 11:30 am for recycling and re-open at 1:00 pm for hazardous waste. (This does not apply to appointments on Saturdays).**
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE LIABILITY RELEASE & CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby declare and affirm of my own personal knowledge that the items delivered to the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility was, in fact, generated through household use and is not business or commercial subject to federal or state waste regulations. I understand that should I surrender any data containing device to the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility for recycling it is solely my responsibility to protect my personal information. I further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold El Paso County harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, damages, suits, judgments and decrees, and court awards including costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees, on account of injuries to or death of any person or persons or damage to any property or personal information arising out of or related to my willful misconduct or negligent acts, errors or omissions for the duration of my participation. I understand that the items will be accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in reliance on the accuracy and truth of my foregoing declaration / affirmation.
Where is it happening?
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
