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El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922

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Type
Permanent drop-off
Address
3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (map pin at street level)
County
El Paso County
Hours
Fall/winter 2026–2027 hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Closed county holidays. The last 2026 Saturday (November 7) has already passed; the page says to check back for 2027 Saturday hours.
Accepted
Paint; Pesticides & garden chemicals; Electronics / e-waste; Antifreeze; Car batteries; Used motor oil; Household chemicals & cleaners; Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs; Pool chemicals; Propane cylinders; Household batteries; Other household hazardous waste
The county page lists paints and stains; lawn and garden chemicals; medical sharps in a certified container; mercury thermometers and thermostats; listed electronics; automotive fluids, batteries and fuels; household cleaners and chemicals; fluorescent lights; and one-pound camping and 20-pound BBQ propane tanks.
Not accepted
Air conditioners; Appliances; Asbestos; Business or commercial waste except through the VSQG program; Compressed gas cylinders other than the listed propane tanks; Containers larger than 5 gallons; Fire extinguishers; Medications; Microwaves; Radioactive waste; Tires; Trash
Limits
Paint is limited to 50 gallons per household per year in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Used motor oil, antifreeze, fuels and cooking or lamp oils are limited to 5 gallons per household per month. Fluorescent lights are limited to 100 feet per household per year. Appointments are required for 50 items or more.
Appointment
Not stated in our source.
Who can use it
El Paso and Teller County households only. Proof of residency is required at drop-off (photo ID, lease, etc.).
Fees
Free for El Paso and Teller County households.
Phone
719-520-7878

Source: El Paso County

Last checked: — Read directly from the official source page on 2026-11-09: confirmed the household hazardous waste service, address, hours, residency/ID rules, phone, accepted materials, quantity limits; other fields not re-checked.

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