Guide
What can't go in a dumpster
A roll-off ends up at a landfill or a transfer station, and some things can't go there. Pull these out first. The rental company has the final say on its own list, so ask on the call.
Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
Keep these out, and where they go
| Item | Where it goes instead |
|---|---|
| Paint, stain, varnish | County household hazardous waste facility, 3255 Akers Dr. Up to 50 gallons per household a year, containers 5 gallons or smaller. |
| Pesticides, weed killer, pool chemicals, solvents | County facility. Keep them in the original containers, standing upright in a box. |
| Motor oil, antifreeze, fuel | County facility, up to 5 gallons per household a month, each kept separate. |
| Batteries | County facility. Household batteries in a clear resealable bag; lead-acid batteries accepted too. |
| Propane cylinders | County facility takes the 1 lb camping and 20 lb grill sizes. |
| Fluorescent tubes | County facility, up to 100 feet of tubes per household a year. |
| TVs, computers, monitors | Banned from Colorado landfills (state rule). The county facility takes computers and smaller TVs; larger TVs go to the county's Clean Sweep events. |
| Tires | Not at the county facility. The county's Clean Sweep events take them; the next is planned for spring 2027. |
| Refrigerators, freezers, AC units | The county facility doesn't take appliances. Ask the rental company first; units with refrigerant are often refused. |
| Asbestos | Not accepted at the county facility and not for a roll-off. Have suspect material tested. |
| Medications | Not taken at the county facility. See its page for other options. |
The county facility serves El Paso and Teller County households and asks for proof of address, such as a photo ID or lease. It's open weekdays with a midday break and closed on county holidays; check its page for current hours. Loads of 50 items or more need an appointment.
Things that usually can go in
Household junk, furniture, wood, drywall, carpet, shingles, yard debris and construction leftovers are what roll-offs are for. Empty, dried-out paint cans are generally fine; it's the liquid paint that's the problem.
Mattresses and box springs are a gray area: some companies take them for an extra charge, some don't. The county facility doesn't take them at all.
Ready when your project is
Talk to a local roll-off company
An independent dumpster rental company serving the Pikes Peak region answers. Have a rough idea of the debris and the spot for the box, and the rest takes a few minutes.
Rent a roll-off in Colorado Springs
Say what's going in and where the container can sit. The company on the call quotes size, drop-off date and price.
Call (719) 728-1966Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
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