2121 Academy Cir # 106 Colorado Springs CO 80909 USA
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Carefree Disposal, now identified on its website as Apex Waste Solutions (formerly Carefree Disposal), offers residential trash and recycling pickup in Colorado Springs, plus commercial waste and recycling services. The company also advertises roll-off dumpster rentals for construction, renovation, cleanout and landscaping projects.
The Koscove family, in recycling for a century, runs Colorado Industrial Recycling on East Las Vegas Street in Colorado Springs. The yard buys metal from businesses and from households, processes insulated wire, and recycles vehicles for their scrap value. Vehicle owners show a title or pay for a VIN verification, the vehicle needs an attached VIN plate, and the yard drains and recycles all fluids and files the state reports. It takes passenger vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, golf carts, trash trucks, fire engines, and trailers.
Commercial metal accounts add pallet, concrete, and cardboard recycling, and the yard runs roll-off trash service with one flat fee covering haul and landfill tip, scheduled within 24 hours in most service areas. Industrial cleanup and guided tours are also available. The public yard opens weekdays.
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The Household Hazardous Waste site in El Paso County allows residents to safely dispose of hazardous waste materials. Items such as paints, batteries, and chemicals are accepted to ensure they do not harm people, pets, or the environment.
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E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions opened in Colorado Springs on September 1, 2015, and runs a local electronics recycling and data destruction facility on North Prospect Street. It takes computers, laptops, servers, networking equipment, televisions, monitors, printers, phones, tablets, cables, and peripherals from residents, businesses, schools, and nonprofits. Standard drop-offs need no appointment during business hours, and pickups are available for larger projects.
Hard drives, SSDs, and other data-bearing media get physical destruction, with serialized reporting and a Certificate of Destruction available. The facility also shreds dry paper documents through Iron Mountain and weighs the paper at the counter. Cardboard, hardcovers, and three-ring binders are refused; staples and paper clips can stay.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Walk-in electronics drop-off · Business pickup service · Physical hard drive destruction · Certificates of Destruction · Paper shredding through Iron Mountain · Community collection events
Does E-Tech Recyclers destroy hard drives?
Yes. It physically destroys hard drives, SSDs, and other data-bearing media, with a Certificate of Destruction and serialized reporting available.
Do I need an appointment to drop off electronics at E-Tech Recyclers?
No. Standard drop-offs need no appointment during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Formerly EVRAZ Recycling, this Colorado Springs yard now operates as CF&I Recycling. It takes ferrous and non-ferrous scrap with drive-in access for individuals and businesses, from old appliances to large industrial loads, and weighs on certified scales with payment on the spot.
Services cover public drop-off, roll-off bins for job sites and industrial facilities, scheduled scrap pickup for businesses, and custom scrap management programs. The yard keeps weekday hours, Monday through Friday, and closes on weekends. Sister yards run in Denver and in Minot, North Dakota.
ITAD Electronics Recyclers (IER) runs electronics recycling and IT asset disposition from 100 Talamine Court in Colorado Springs. The work includes data center and office-building decommissioning, asset disposition, electronics recycling, and data destruction by secure erasure or physical destruction, with a certificate of destruction. Devices are sorted, dismantled, and processed for metals, plastics, and glass. Hazardous items such as batteries and certain circuit boards go to certified recycling partners.
Pickup is for commercial and business clients only. Residential work is available without a home pickup. Certifications are R2 V3, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Service reaches Monument, Manitou Springs, Fountain, Black Forest, and other neighboring communities around the Colorado Springs headquarters.
Services: Electronics recycling · IT asset disposition · Data center decommissioning · Office building decommissioning · Secure data erasure and physical destruction · Commercial electronics pickup · Certificates of data destruction · IT asset re-marketing
Does IER pick up electronics from homes?
Pickup is limited to commercial and business clients. Residential pickup is not available. The company still takes residential jobs that do not require a home pickup.
Does IER provide a certificate of data destruction?
Yes. Data destruction uses secure erasure and physical destruction, and clients receive a certificate of destruction. Certificates of recycling are available on request.
Isaac Koscove started recycling glass, tires, and rags in Colorado Springs in 1917, and his sons moved into metal and auto parts in the mid 1930s. Koscove Metal is now a fourth-generation family business, with Joe Koscove as sole owner since 2003.
The yard on West Colorado Avenue recycles all metals, ferrous and nonferrous, and staff help unload and sort loads. It also takes used and new lead acid batteries, most e-waste, and cardboard, and sells ammo boxes and shell brass for reloading by appointment. Commercial accounts get a free on-site consultation, a roll-off container from 10 to 40 cubic yards, a pickup schedule, and payment weekly, monthly, or per load. A larger commercial yard on West Cucharras Street handles bigger volume, and a sister store called The Cove resells salvaged goods.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00 am – 04:45 pm · Sun Closed
Accepts: All metals, Lead acid batteries, E-waste, Cardboard
Services: Unloading and sorting help · Roll-off rental, 10 to 40 yard · Free on-site recycling consultation · Scheduled container pickup · Shell brass and ammo box sales · Sorting education by phone
Does Koscove Metal buy all types of metal?
Yes. The yard recycles all metals, both ferrous and nonferrous, and pays by metal classification.
Does Koscove Metal provide roll-off containers?
Yes. Commercial customers get roll-offs from 10 to 40 cubic yards on a daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed pickup schedule, and most containers are picked up the same day requested.
Republic Services lists a public single-stream recycling drop-off and transfer station at 545 Air Lane in Colorado Springs. The recycling drop-off does not accept plastic bags; the transfer station page lists weekday and Saturday hours.
U-Pull-&-Pay Colorado Springs is at 3745 S. U.S. Highway 85-87, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Yard admission is 9:00am to 5:30pm daily, and retail sales run until 6:00pm. Regular admission is $3 and VIP admission is $2. You must be 16 to enter. Used car sales at this store are Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
Services: Self-service used auto parts · Online inventory and in-store kiosks · Interchange search · Notify Me alerts · Junk car buying · Used car sales
What is the Colorado Springs customer service number?
719-392-5900.
Which holidays is the yard closed?
The page says the yard is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Urban Recycling Co is a dedicated recycling center in Colorado offering convenient drop-off and pick-up services for recyclables, including mattresses and box springs. They emphasize keeping Colorado beautiful and colorful through their commitment to the environment and the community. With over 20 years of experience, their staff ensures safe and complete recycling services for residents. Customers can bring recyclables to their location or schedule at-home pick-ups, making Urban Recycling Co a facility recycling destination. They prioritize customer service and competitive pricing while maintaining the quality of recyclable commodities for vendors. Visitors can expect hassle-free recycling pick-up services and a focus on sustainability.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Mattresses, Box springs, Difficult recyclables
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For company-level context, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reported $25,204,000,000 in consolidated revenue for 2025, in its release dated 2026-01-28. This listing names the WM brand and links to the company's domain. The figure is the company's overall revenue, not this location's sales, valuation or a claim about who owns its land. It is an actual reported annual figure, not 2026 guidance.
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Materials Accepted in Colorado Springs
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Colorado Springs include Commercial Recycling, Scrap Metal, Roll-off Containers, Electronics, E-Waste. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Colorado Springs has no city-run curbside recycling program: trash and recycling pickup runs through an open, competitive market of private haulers like Waste Management, Waste Connections, and Apex Waste Solutions (Infinite Disposal), each with its own cart rules and accepted materials list. The city government's own 2025 Waste Diversion Action Plan found only about 16% of community waste gets recycled or composted, well below the Front Range average, and pointed to the fragmented hauler market and inconsistent guidelines as part of the problem. El Paso County runs the region's household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off program out of a dedicated facility, separate from curbside service. Wind and wildfire risk shape a few local disposal rules you will not see in other cities, from loose-load coverage requirements to seasonal burn bans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colorado Springs have city-run curbside recycling?
No. Colorado Springs residents contract individually with private haulers such as Waste Management, Waste Connections, and Apex Waste Solutions (Infinite Disposal) for both trash and recycling pickup; there is no municipal collection program. The city's own 2025 Waste Diversion Action Plan describes this as an open, fragmented hauler market and notes that many residents want a more consistent, universal curbside recycling option. Because service and accepted materials vary by company, check your specific hauler's list rather than assuming a citywide standard.
What can and cannot go in curbside recycling in Colorado Springs?
Most local haulers accept the standard mix: aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, mixed paper and newspaper, and plastic containers, though exact plastic types vary by company. Curbside recycling generally does not include glass in this market (glass is handled through separate drop-off points), electronics, batteries, or household chemicals. A 2025 city waste study found nearly 1 in 4 recycling carts contained contamination, mostly plastic bags and food-soiled items, so when in doubt, check your hauler's specific list before tossing something in the bin.
Where can I recycle glass in Colorado Springs?
Glass generally is not picked up curbside here, so it needs a drop-off trip. Goodwill of Colorado's Colorado Springs Outlet, 2855 S. Academy Blvd., participates in a glass recycling partnership with O-I Glass, accepting bottles and jars (without lids), glass vases, and glass food containers. Windows, mirrors, light bulbs, Pyrex, and drinking glasses are not accepted through that program and should go in regular trash or a specialty recycler.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics in Colorado Springs?
El Paso County runs a dedicated Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3255 Akers Dr., open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday plus select Saturdays, for El Paso and Teller County residents (proof of residency required). It accepts paints, automotive fluids, pesticides, and a limited list of electronics including small TVs, computers, laptops, and printers, but not major appliances, mattresses, furniture, or large TVs. For larger electronics, tires, and mattresses, the county holds separate Clean Sweep hard-to-recycle events rather than accepting them at the regular facility.
How do I get rid of bulky items like furniture or mattresses in Colorado Springs?
Bulky pickup depends on your private hauler; companies like Waste Management offer scheduled bulk pickups for items such as furniture, appliances, scrap metal, and up to four tires (separated from rims), often for an added fee. If you would rather haul it yourself, self-service options include the Woodmen Dump transfer station in north Colorado Springs and the WM-operated Colorado Springs Landfill on Blaney Road east of the city. Mattresses and large TVs specifically fall under El Paso County's periodic Clean Sweep events rather than the year-round hazardous waste facility.
Recycling tips for Colorado Springs
•Confirm your specific hauler's accepted-materials list before recycling: Waste Management, Waste Connections, and Apex Waste Solutions each run their own program here, and what one accepts, another may reject.
•Save glass for a drop-off trip: take bottles and jars (lids off) to the Goodwill Colorado Springs Outlet on S. Academy Blvd. for its O-I Glass recycling partnership, since curbside programs generally skip glass.
•Call ahead to El Paso County's Household Hazardous Waste facility on Akers Dr. if you have a large load (half a pickup bed or more, or 50+ items); appointments are required and walk-ins with big loads may be turned away.
•Watch for wind and burn-ban notices: the county's hazardous waste site can suspend outdoor services during high wind, and the city periodically issues burn bans that affect what you can dispose of by burning yard debris.
•If you're clearing out a garage or estate, a self-service run to the Woodmen Dump transfer station or the Blaney Road landfill can be cheaper than a hauler's bulky-item fee, especially for scrap metal and mixed loads.