El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Recycling Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado

📍 3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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📞 +1 719-520-7878 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

El Paso County's permanent HHW facility at 3255 Akers Dr accepts over 96 hazardous material categories from El Paso and Teller County residents, with no appointment needed for loads under 50 items.

What this location Accepts

✓ Latex and oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers
✓ Lawn and garden chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers)
✓ Aerosol cans (full or empty)
✓ Alkaline and household batteries
✓ Electronics: TVs, computers, monitors, printers, game consoles
✓ Automotive fluids: motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, automotive batteries
✓ Household cleaners and degreasers
✓ Propane tanks
✓ Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs (up to 100 feet of tube per household annually)
✓ Mercury thermometers
✓ Medical sharps containers (up to two 2.2-qt containers monthly)
✓ Acids, adhesives, ammunition (see website for full 96+ category list)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Containers larger than 5 gallons
✕ 5-gallon containers that are more than three-quarters full
✕ Items from outside El Paso or Teller County (without prior arrangement)
✕ Business or commercial waste without appointment
✕ Paint exceeding 50 gallons per household per year
✕ Explosives or radioactive materials

Fees

  • El Paso and Teller County residents — Free (no charge for eligible materials within quantity limits)
  • Non-county residents — Contact facility at (719) 520-7878 for fee information

Programs & events

  • Permanent HHW Drop-Off — Year-round facility open Monday–Friday with selected Saturdays for El Paso and Teller County residents
  • Electronics Recycling (E-Waste) — TVs (specified sizes), computers, monitors, printers, and game consoles accepted at the HHW facility

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off household hazardous waste at the El Paso County facility?

No appointment is needed for most visits. You only need to schedule an appointment if you are bringing more than 50 items at once, or if you are bringing business or commercial waste. Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–Noon and 1–4 PM, plus selected Saturdays 8:30 AM–Noon. Check the county website or call (719) 520-7878 before visiting, as the facility closes on county holidays and during severe weather.

What proof of residency does El Paso County HHW accept at drop-off?

A photo ID, lease agreement, or utility bill showing your El Paso or Teller County address satisfies the residency requirement. Non-county residents should call (719) 520-7878 in advance to ask about available services and any applicable fees.

How much paint can I bring to the El Paso County HHW facility?

The facility accepts up to 50 gallons of paint total per household per year. Motor oil, antifreeze, and fuels are limited to 5 gallons per household per month. All containers must be 5 gallons or smaller, and 5-gallon containers must be no more than three-quarters full.

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Contact & Location

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3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday Selected Saturdays 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (no large loads; check schedule)
Sunday Closed

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