What El Paso County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 13 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
El Paso County Environmental Services site at 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (Cimarron Hills CDP, unincorporated El Paso County). Hours: Fall/Winter 2026: Monday–Friday 8:30 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm; closed county holidays. Remaining 2026 Saturday opening: November 7, 8:30 am–12 pm (no large loads). Household recyclables (including cardboard) are taken only Wednesdays 8:30 am–noon and on listed Saturdays.
The facility lists latex, oil-based and hobby paint, lacquers, stains and varnishes as accepted household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Paint is limited to 50 gallons per household per year, in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
For paint totaling more than 50 gallons, the county refers residents to PaintCare. Checked October 26, 2026.
Automotive batteries are listed among accepted automotive items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Lead acid batteries are listed among accepted household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household batteries must not be leaking, corroded, rusted or dirty and must come in a clear resealable bag no larger than 1 gallon. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted electronics include printers, fax machines, tablets, DVD players, VCRs, radios, stereo components (no speakers) and video game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
Appliances (and air conditioners) are on the list of items not accepted at the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Furniture is on the list of items not accepted at the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Microwaves are on the list of items not accepted at the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires are on the list of items not accepted at the facility; the county points to its Clean Sweep events instead. Checked October 26, 2026.
Only El Paso and Teller County households may use the facility, and proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Business and commercial waste (including schools, churches and nonprofits) is not accepted at the household facility; the county refers these to its VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
The facility accepts CRT TVs 20 inches or smaller and flat screens 40 inches or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
Larger TVs are not accepted at the facility outside the dates listed on the Clean Sweep event page. Checked October 26, 2026.
The facility accepts CPUs, computer monitors, keyboards, mice, printers and laptops. Checked October 26, 2026.
Customers sign a release acknowledging that protecting personal information on data-containing devices is their own responsibility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs appear on the list of items not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
The county directory says services at the facility are free for El Paso and Teller County households with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Each type of electronic is limited to five per household per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
The county directory lists the HHWF for mattresses and box springs at Clean Sweep events only. Checked October 26, 2026.