Colorado Springs Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Fully privatized market with 5 disposal facilities — WM and Waste Connections compete. Zero published rates. CO bans electronics from landfills.
Last updated: Mar 2026
Not publicly posted at any facility — all rates are contract/account-based
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton (weighed at scale) at all facilities
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Zero Colorado Springs facilities publish tipping fees. Two competing private operators (WM and Waste Connections) each run a landfill and transfer station — operators who don't get quotes from both pay whatever the first one offers.
Typical Costs in Colorado Springs
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
Not publicly posted — call each facility for commercial rates
Call each facility
Basis: Per ton (weighed at scale)
infoColorado Springs operates a fully privatized waste system — no city-operated or county-operated landfills, transfer stations, or collection services exist. WM operates the Colorado Springs Landfill (Blaney Road) and Midway Landfill (Fountain), plus the WM transfer station on Commercial Boulevard. Waste Connections operates the Fountain Landfill and the transfer station on Bradley Road. None publish tipping fees. Get quotes from both WM ((719) 576-9175) and Waste Connections ((719) 382-9661) before committing — competing private operators create pricing leverage. Colorado state law adds a CDPHE Solid Waste User Fee surcharge: $1.50/ton through June 2026, rising to $1.74/ton in July 2026.
1Get quotes from BOTH WM and Waste Connections — two competing private operators in the same market creates pricing leverage that most operators never use
2Waste Connections account holders get earlier gate access (6 AM vs. 7 AM) — set up an account even if WM is your primary facility
3C&D is listed as a separate accepted category at both WM and Waste Connections landfills — ask specifically about C&D pricing tiers, which may be cheaper than MSW rates
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
Not publicly posted — may be a separate (lower) pricing tier at both operators
Call each facility
Basis: Per ton (weighed at scale)
infoBoth the Colorado Springs Landfill (WM) and Fountain Landfill (Waste Connections) list C&D as a separate accepted material category, suggesting different pricing tiers from MSW. Clean fill dirt may be accepted for free or at very low cost — always ask. Sort on-site at jobs and keep clean concrete, asphalt, soil, and dimensional lumber separate from mixed debris. Call each facility to ask about C&D-specific rates before mixing loads. The WM transfer station on Commercial Boulevard may also accept C&D — call to confirm.
Specialty Items & Surcharges
Varies — appliances accepted at additional charge (WM), Freon units rejected (Waste Connections)
Call each facility
Basis: Per item or per ton
infoColorado Springs Landfill (WM) accepts appliances for recycling at an additional charge — call (719) 576-9175 for current rate. Fountain Landfill (Waste Connections) does NOT accept Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units). Whole tires are banned at Fountain Landfill — only chipped/shredded tires accepted. Colorado state law bans electronics from ALL landfills — route e-waste to designated collection points. Landfills close during sustained winds above 40 mph or gusts above 55 mph, which is common in spring — call ahead on windy days. Uncovered loads incur DOUBLE fees under Colorado state law, not just a surcharge.
Special Waste
Accepted at select facilities with pre-approval
Varies — requires waste approval profile
Basis: Per ton with potential surcharges
infoColorado Springs Landfill (WM) accepts friable and non-friable asbestos with documentation — the only facility in the metro that handles friable asbestos. Midway Landfill (WM) accepts non-friable asbestos, contaminated soils (non-hazardous), industrial sludges, sandblast media, NORM/TENORM, and oilfield wastes — useful for environmental or industrial cleanouts. Both require pre-approval through WM commercial services. Fountain Landfill accepts special waste with prior approval from Waste Connections. All special waste requires a WM commercial account or Waste Connections pre-approval before hauling.
Facilities in Colorado Springs
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (3)
Colorado Springs Landfill (WM)
Largest landfill serving the metro — widest materials acceptance including friable asbestos for complex cleanout jobsRate
Not publicly listed — call (719) 576-9175 for commercial rates. Commercial credit accounts via wmsolutions.com.
Call for details
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
East Colorado Springs (1010 Blaney Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80929 — approximately 12 miles east on Hwy 94)
The largest landfill serving the Colorado Springs metro, operated by WM. Accepts the widest range of materials including friable asbestos with documentation — the only facility in the market that handles friable asbestos, making it the go-to for complex cleanout jobs involving hazardous building materials. Set up a WM commercial credit account through wmsolutions.com for faster gate processing and potentially negotiated volume rates. Saturday hours (7 AM–3 PM) provide weekend disposal access. Landfill may close during sustained winds above 40 mph or gusts above 55 mph — call ahead on windy days, especially in spring.
Fountain Landfill (Waste Connections)
One-stop for mixed MSW and C&D loads — account holders get 6 AM early accessRate
Not publicly listed — call (719) 382-9661 for commercial rates
Call for details
Hours
Account holders: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM–12:45 PM | General public: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM–12:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Fountain (10525 Squirrel Creek Road, Fountain, CO 80817 — 2 miles east of Fountain)
Operated by Waste Connections. Accepts both MSW and C&D, making it a one-stop for mixed junk loads. Account holders get earlier gate access — 6:00 AM versus 7:00 AM for general public — a full hour head start on your day. PPE is MANDATORY: hard hats, safety vests, and safety glasses required for ALL visitors. Keep PPE in your truck at all times. Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units) are NOT accepted. Whole tires banned — only chipped/shredded tires allowed. Electronics banned under Colorado state law. Good access from southern Colorado Springs via I-25.
WM Colorado Springs Transfer Station
Most centrally located disposal facility — near I-25/Hwy 115 interchange for quick turnaround on city jobsRate
Not publicly listed — call (719) 576-9175 for current gate rates
Call for details
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Central Colorado Springs (1965 Commercial Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 — near I-25/Hwy 115)
The most centrally located disposal facility in Colorado Springs, near the I-25/Hwy 115 interchange. Ideal for quick turnaround on city jobs without driving to the outlying landfills (Blaney Road is 12 miles east, Fountain is south). Best for operators running smaller loads who need to minimize drive time between jobs and dumps. Saturday hours run until 5:00 PM — the longest Saturday window in the metro. Accepts cash, check, credit/debit cards, and credit accounts. Call to confirm whether C&D is accepted at this location.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Colorado state law bans electronics from ALL landfills — residential and commercial. TVs, computers, monitors, and other e-waste must go to designated collection points, not landfills or transfer stations.
Uncovered loads incur DOUBLE the load price under Colorado state law — not just a surcharge but a full doubling of fees. Tarp every load, every time.
Fountain Landfill (Waste Connections) does NOT accept Freon-containing appliances or whole tires. Route Freon appliances to WM's Colorado Springs Landfill (additional charge) or local scrap yards.
Waste Connections facilities require PPE: hard hats, safety vests, and safety glasses for ALL visitors. Keep PPE in your truck at all times — you will be turned away without it.
CDPHE Solid Waste User Fee surcharge applies at all Colorado landfills: $1.50/ton through June 2026, rising to $1.74/ton (July 2026–June 2027) and $2.00/ton (July 2027 onward).
Set up commercial accounts with BOTH WM (wmsolutions.com) and Waste Connections ((719) 382-9661). Waste Connections account holders get 6 AM early access — one hour before general public.
Colorado Springs has two competing private operators (WM and Waste Connections) with zero public rate cards. Get quotes from both before committing — the competition creates pricing leverage that single-operator markets lack.
Landfills close during sustained winds above 40 mph or gusts above 55 mph — common during Colorado Springs spring weather. Call ahead on windy days to avoid a wasted trip.
Colorado Springs has no city-operated disposal infrastructure at all — no municipal landfill, transfer station, or collection service. The market is entirely private, which means all pricing is negotiable.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Sell scrap metal at American Iron & Metal (3315 Drennan Industrial Loop South, (719) 390-4766, Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:15 PM) or Koscove Metal (431 W Colorado Avenue, (719) 636-3559, Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:45 PM). AIM offers free containers and pickup service for commercial accounts. A typical load with 200–500 lbs of metal swings $40–$100+ from cost to revenue.
Donate reusable furniture, working appliances, and building materials to Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore (NE: 6250 Tutt Blvd, (719) 667-0840; South: 411 S Wahsatch Ave). Donation dock hours Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM. Free pickup available for large items. Reduces tipping volume and generates tax-deductible receipts.
Separate C&D debris (concrete, asphalt, soil, dimensional lumber) from MSW before loading. Both WM and Waste Connections list C&D as separate accepted categories, suggesting different pricing tiers. Clean fill dirt may be accepted for free or at very low cost.
Timing Strategy
Waste Connections account holders get gate access at 6:00 AM — one full hour before general public at 7:00 AM. Dump first, then start your route. The early hour also means shorter lines.
WM Colorado Springs Transfer Station has Saturday hours until 5:00 PM — the longest Saturday window in the metro. Use it for weekend overflow when landfill Saturday hours end earlier.
Avoid spring (March–May) windy days — landfills close during sustained winds above 40 mph. Check weather before dispatching and call the facility to confirm they're open.
Routing Strategy
Central Colorado Springs jobs: WM Transfer Station at 1965 Commercial Boulevard near I-25/Hwy 115. Minimizes drive time versus outlying landfills and stays open until 5 PM on Saturdays.
Southern Colorado Springs and Fountain jobs: Waste Connections Transfer Station at 3650 Bradley Road (Security-Widefield) or Fountain Landfill at 10525 Squirrel Creek Road. Both serve the southern corridor efficiently.
Complex cleanout jobs with hazardous materials: Colorado Springs Landfill (WM) at 1010 Blaney Road accepts friable asbestos with documentation. Midway Landfill handles contaminated soils, industrial sludges, and NORM/TENORM for environmental cleanouts.
Best Practice
Colorado Springs' competing private operators give you pricing leverage that most single-operator markets lack — but only if you actually get quotes from both. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can track your actual cost at WM versus Waste Connections facilities and negotiate from a position of data, not guesswork.
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Dump Fees in Colorado Springs: FAQ
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