Colorado Springs Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Colorado 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.

• Get quotes from BOTH WM and Waste Connections — two competing private operators in the same market creates pricing leverage that most operators never use
• Waste Connections account holders get earlier gate access (6 AM vs. 7 AM) — set up an account even if WM is your primary facility
• C&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

Both 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.

Colorado 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.

Colorado 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.

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.

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.

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.