Recycling Centers in Colorado Springs, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Colorado Springs has 20 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Colorado Springs: A Local Guide
Colorado Springs has 20 recycling centers, scrap yards, and electronics recyclers in our directory, part of the wider Colorado network. Unlike many cities, Colorado Springs does not run a municipal curbside recycling program; residents arrange trash and recycling individually through private haulers such as Waste Management (WM) and other companies. Most of those haulers collect aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, mixed paper, and plastic containers, though accepted plastic types vary by company and curbside service generally excludes glass, electronics, batteries, and household chemicals. The city tracks progress on recycling access through its WastelessCOS initiative.
Because curbside is limited, drop-off and specialty centers fill the gaps here. For household hazardous waste, the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes paint, chemicals, and similar items that curbside cannot. Scrap-metal buyers include Western Scrap Processing, American Iron and Metal, and Koscove Metal. For electronics, E-Tech Recyclers and Think Green Computers and Recycling Center handle e-waste, and WM operates both a transfer station and a recycling center in town.
Comparing options along the Front Range? Our directory covers Denver (36 centers), Aurora (4), Boulder (4), Arvada (6), and Broomfield (4). Browse the full Colorado hub for every listed city.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Colorado Springs
Does Colorado Springs have curbside recycling?
Colorado Springs does not operate a citywide municipal curbside recycling program. Residents contract individually with private haulers such as Waste Management for trash and recycling. Most haulers collect cans, cardboard, mixed paper, and some plastics, but glass, electronics, batteries, and chemicals generally are not accepted at the curb.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in Colorado Springs?
The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Akers Drive accepts items like paint and chemicals that curbside recycling and trash cannot take. Call ahead to confirm current hours and accepted materials before you go.
Who buys scrap metal in Colorado Springs?
Scrap-metal yards buy metals by weight, including Western Scrap Processing, American Iron and Metal, and Koscove Metal. Prices follow the metals market, so call for current rates; we do not publish prices.
Where can I recycle electronics in Colorado Springs?
E-Tech Recyclers and Think Green Computers and Recycling Center accept e-waste such as computers and electronics. Electronics are not part of standard curbside recycling here, so use a dedicated e-waste recycler.