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Recycling centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Get My Instant OfferColorado Industrial Recycling
2730 E Las Vegas St Colorado Springs CO 80906 USA
Colorado Industrial Recycling in Colorado Springs is a Koscove family operation offering metal recycling, wire processing, vehicle recycling, and roll-off services for homes and businesses. The facility emphasizes community impact with guided tours, certified scales, and decades of Front Range recycling experience.
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Vehicle recycling · Wire processing · Roll-off trash service · Facility tours
Accepts: Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Scrap vehicles, Insulated wire
Do you recycle vehicles?
Yes. Colorado Industrial Recycling offers automotive and metal recycling for residential customers.
Can groups tour the facility?
Yes. Guided tours are available for customers, schools, and civic groups by appointment.
EVRAZ Recycling Colorado Springs
2690 E Las Vegas St Colorado Springs CO 80906 USA
EVRAZ Recycling Colorado Springs, now operating as CF&I Recycling, is located at 2690 East Las Vegas Street and offers drive-in access for both individuals and businesses. The yard accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals, handling loads from old appliances to large industrial scrap, with quick turnaround, certified scale weights, and market-rate pricing. Open Monday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM; closed weekends. Custom scrap management programs and roll-off bin service available for commercial clients.
Services: Drive-in public drop-off · Roll-off bins for job sites and industrial facilities · Scheduled scrap pickup for businesses · On-the-spot payment with competitive rates · Custom scrap management programs
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Appliances
Is the Colorado Springs CF&I Recycling location open on weekends?
No. The Colorado Springs yard at 2690 East Las Vegas Street is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Urban Recycling - Colorado Springs
3341 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80907 USA
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.
Services: Mattress recycling · Box spring recycling · Residential recycling pickup · Commercial recycling pickup
Accepts: Mattresses, Box springs, Difficult recyclables
Western Scrap Processing
3315 Drennan Industrial Loop N Colorado Springs CO 80910 USA
WM - Colorado Springs Recycling Center
602 4th St Colorado Springs CO 80907 USA
Materials Accepted in Colorado Springs
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Colorado Springs include Electronics, Appliances, Cardboard, Glass, Plastics #1&2. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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.
Colorado Springs Recycling Tips
- •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.
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