Recycling in Colorado Springs, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PaintCare: Colorado paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • For a limited time PaintCare offers direct pickup for households in certain counties with leftover paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is for households with more than ten gallons of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for the pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible counties include El Paso, Teller, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households call (720) 854-8722 to see if they qualify and request service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Home (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Xcel Energy pays a $50 rebate for recycling an old working fridge or freezer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Outdoor Pickup (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Participants must be Xcel Energy residential electric customers living in Colorado; gas-only customers are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Units must be made in 2021 or earlier and be 10–30 cubic feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances must be working and clean at pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No more than four working units per household per program year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling (Colorado): Help Center (opens in new tab) · Xcel Energy (delivered by CLEAResult)
  • Eligible Colorado ratepayers can have refrigerators and freezers picked up to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
• El Paso County: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources
  • 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.
• Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity: ReStore Hours & Locations (opens in new tab) · Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
  • The South (Downtown) ReStore is at 411 S. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Northeast ReStore is at 6250 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80923. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Both ReStores share the phone number (719) 667-0840. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore donation dock is open Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore shopping hours are Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare lists Guiry's at 6121 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs 80918, (719) 473-6982, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Circle Ace Hardware at 1225 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs 80909, (719) 550-3702, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
• American Iron & Metal: Colorado Springs location (opens in new tab) · American Iron & Metal
  • American Iron & Metal is at 3315 Drennan Industrial Loop S., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 8 am–4:15 pm (nonferrous cut-off 3:45 pm); closed Saturday and Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Phone: 719.390.4766. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill accepts furniture, sporting goods and exercise equipment in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations must be in gently used, re-sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Taking gently used items to any Goodwill of Colorado location is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill accepts any computer or peripheral, such as printers, cell phones, tablets or scanners, in any condition through Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home pickups are offered through partner ReSupply as a fee-based service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• El Paso County Recycling Directory 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources – Environmental Services
  • 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.
• El Paso County: Clean Sweep Hard-to-Recycle Events (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources
  • El Paso County says its 2026 TV and tire recycling events have concluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
• El Paso County: Household Recyclables Program (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources
  • The county recyclables drop-off accepts flattened old corrugated cardboard only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recyclables must be clean (free of food, liquid and dirt). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household recyclables are accepted Wednesdays 8:30 am–noon and on listed 2026 Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling bins close when they reach capacity. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of El Paso or Teller County residency is required to drop off recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Urban Recycling Co: Home (opens in new tab) · Urban Recycling Co
  • Urban Recycling Co is at 3341 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 9 am–4 pm and Saturday 9 am–2 pm; last unload 15 minutes before close. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Phone: 719-644-6493. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Urban Recycling Co: FAQ (opens in new tab) · Urban Recycling Co
  • No appointment is needed during normal business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
• E-Tech Recyclers: Contact Us (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
  • E-Tech Recyclers is at 2854 N Prospect St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907; phone 719-799-6517. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 9 am–4 pm and Saturday 10 am–2 pm; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No appointment is required for standard drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• E-Tech Recyclers: FAQs (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
  • Residential customers may use the drop-off facility during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
• E-Tech Recyclers: Rates & Pricing (opens in new tab) · E-Tech Recyclers & Asset Solutions
  • Commercial customers are asked to contact E-Tech for customized pricing. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Free Computer Recycling (Dell Reconnect) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill of Colorado donation centers accept computers and components of any brand and condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is provided at no cost to residential computer donors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill recommends backing up data and erasing the hard drive before donating. Checked October 26, 2026.

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