RECYCLING DIRECTORY
CONTACT INFORMATION: Website: www.elpasoco.com www.facebook.com (search “El Paso County Environmental”) Phone: 520-7878 Published by El Paso County Community Services Department Environmental Division
Cover – 30% post-consumer recycled paper Pages – 30% post-consumer recycled paper 1
This Recycling Directory is informational only. It is designed to assist residents in locating businesses that recycle materials and products. It does not claim to be an all-inclusive list of available options. It is not meant to be exclusive or exclusionary in any way. It does not vouch for the capabilities, trustworthiness, or
performance of any individual or business listed. It strongly recommends contacting businesses before utilizing
their services, as policies may change.
April 2016
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Many products used in the home, garden, garage, and hobby shop contain hazardous chemicals that can potentially harm the user or the environment. Items marked as follows should be considered hazardous: “caution” “causes severe burns on contact” “danger” “do not use near heat or flame” “eye and skin irritant” “flammable” “harmful or fatal if swallowed” “hazardous” “keep out of reach of children” “poison” “use in a well-ventilated area” “vapor harmful”
Use safety precautions when using, storing, or disposing of any hazardous products. When discarded, they become household hazardous waste requiring proper disposal.
Tips for Becoming an Environmentally Aware Consumer If you buy household chemicals, Buy the smallest amount possible – you can always buy more. Read the label and use only as directed. Keep products in their original, labeled containers. Share leftover products with friends, neighbors, and others who can properly use the product. Use them up! For a list of alternative household cleaning products: http://www.ecologycenter.org/ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact businesses BEFORE utilizing their services. Appliances Asbestos Automotive products Batteries (auto) Batteries (household) Bra recycling Cardboard Cards Carpet pad Catalogs (to discontinue receiving, see p. 27) Cell phones Christmas lights Christmas trees Clothing Coat hangers Compressed gas cylinders Construction materials Corks Data media Donations Dry cleaning bags Electronics & Televisions Environmental services Eyeglasses (prescription glasses, sunglasses) Fluorescent lamps / ballasts Freon (automotive) - for appliance Freon removal, see p. 7 Fuels Glass (food & beverage) Hauling services Hazardous waste disposal contractors Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHWF)
11-12 12 12-14 12-14 15 21 16 16 16 8 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 18 22 23 23-24 24-25 25 25 25 26 26 6-8
Ink and toner cartridges
26-27
“Junk” mail reduction
27 4
Landfills and transfer stations
28
Linens
28-29
Magazines
8
Mattresses
29
Medical waste
29
Mercury
30
Metals
30
Microwave ovens
30
Newspaper
8
Nursery pots
31
Paint
31
Paper (for Shredding Services see p. 34) Photo chemicals
8, 31 32
Plastics
8
Plastic bags
32-33
Plastic bottles
8, 33
Porcelain
33
Recycling centers
11
Recycling services
11
Restoration services
33
Shoes (athletic and flip-flops only)
33
Shredding services
34
Smoke alarms
34
StyrofoamTM & packaging material
34-35
Telephone books - recycling
8
Telephone books - reduction
27
Tires
35
Toilets (see Porcelain p. 28)
33
Televisions
22
Vehicle Donation
21
What happens to items collected at the HHWF? Yard waste
9-10 35
Yard waste recycling program (sponsored by El Paso County)
36
Black Forest Slash / Mulch Program
37
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility 3255 Akers Drive (see map on opposite page) Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm and 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm El Paso and Teller County residents ONLY A donation of non-perishable food for Care & Share is encouraged.
Waste must be in labeled, non-leaking containers that can be left at the site. CHEMICALS
Paint, Stains, Solvents, etc. Latex, oil-based, aerosol, and hobby paints; stains, strippers, solvents, thinners, lacquers, varnishes, etc.
Lawn and Garden
Lawn and houseplant fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons, wood preservatives, etc.
Household
Aerosols, ammonia, ammunition, batteries, bleach, cooking & lamp oils, cleaners (carpet, drain, oven, toilet), document shredding (limits & fees apply), fire extinguishers, fireworks, fluorescent lights, furniture polish/wax, mercury, propane tanks (1-lb & 20-lb), smoke alarms, etc.
Automotive (No tires – see p. 32) Antifreeze, batteries, brake & transmission fluids, motor oil, cleaners (bug/tar, chrome, engine, vinyl), flares, fuels, wax, etc. ELECTRONICS TVs (19” or smaller), central processing units (CPUs), computer monitors, keyboards and mice, printers, fax machines, laptops, notebooks, ultra-books, net books, electronic tablets, DVD players, VCRS, radios, stereos, video game consoles and video display devices with viewing screens greater than four inches diagonally, and microwaves
MEDICAL WASTE
Pills, liquid medicines, ointments, patches, inhalers, etc.: NO controlled substances. Other prescription & over-the-counter medications are accepted. Medical sharps: Put in a certified medical sharps container from a pharmacy or a clean plastic liquid laundry detergent bottle with a narrow neck and a screw lid.
DROP AND SWAP Program: New / usable products are available FREE to the public. 6
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X 3255 Akers Drive
Marksheffel Road
Akers Drive
Peterson Road
Powers Blvd
North Carefree Circle
Constitution Avenue
PORCELAIN (sinks, toilets, ceramic tiles, granite & marble countertops – remove toilet seat, flushing mechanism, faucets, etc.)
Items must be unloaded without staff assistance. The County is partnering with Colorado Springs Utilities to recycle crushed porcelain for use in local roads.
CESQG* Business Waste Program *Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Open to qualifying El Paso & Teller County businesses Registration forms at www.elpasoco.com VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES to learn about County government firsthand:
Collect paperwork & food donations at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hand out materials at educational events Accompany natural resources / noxious weed staff in their field work preparatory to internship Assist with weed removal projects at County parks or area lakes
Call 520-7878 for information.
Commingled Basic Recyclable Items Accepted (see page 8)
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COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES Clean, well-rinsed, no food residue. Category examples are not all-inclusive.
ACCEPTED:
NOT ACCEPTED:
Cardboard (flattened) Corrugated cardboard Food boxes (cereal, microwave meals, etc.) Paper egg cartons Paper towel & toilet paper tubes Soda carrier boxes Tissue boxes
Foam rubber Furniture Paper plates (soiled) Pizza boxes (soiled) Plastic Pill bottles Plastic bags and plastic wrap Plastic caps & lids
Glass (food & beverage ONLY) Beer & wine bottles (no corks) Pickle, jam & other glass food containers
(on soda, water, pill & juice bottles, food containers, etc.)
Plastic straws Plastic plates or utensils Plastic toys, pools, yard furniture Mailing envelopes w/bubble wrap Six-pack ring holders
Metal (food & beverage ONLY) Aluminum cans (Separate from other items) Aluminum foil (2-inch balls or larger) Pie tins Steel or tin cans (labels removed)
Shredded paper StyrofoamTM Foam egg cartons Molded pieces & packing peanuts
Paper Junk mail Magazines, catalogs and phone books Newspaper (including inserts) Office paper Paper bags
Trash Waxed cardboard Milk cartons & juice boxes Wood
Plastic (food & beverage ONLY)
Discard all lids, caps, and pumps
3255 Akers Drive 80922 Mon–Fri 7am–5pm
Food tubs (butter, sour cream, etc.) Plastic milk jugs Vitamin bottles Water & other beverage bottles Yogurt containers
El Paso County reserves the right to reject any materials that do not meet the stated criteria.
For information call 520-7878. 8
What Happens to Items Collected at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility? AEROSOL CANS
Material is extracted from aerosol cans and disposed of as hazardous waste. The metal that remains is collected by a scrap metal recycler. AMMUNITION is incinerated; the metal casings are recycled. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
Antifreeze is filtered, chemicals are added to restore it to comparable virgin antifreeze, and then it is re-sold.
Lead-Acid Batteries are smashed and placed in a vat where the lead and heavy materials sink to the bottom while the plastic floats. – The plastic is melted and used to manufacture new battery cases. – The lead and heavy metals are melted and used to make new battery parts. This “closed loop” recycling diverts a lot of material from the waste stream. After a 40-pound battery is recycled, the remaining material weighs about as much as a car key!
Motor Oil is filtered and re-used as fuel oil in the asphalt paving business.
Oil Filters are separated into metal and paper: – The metal is melted and re-used in making steel; – The paper is used as an alternative fuel source at approved cement kilns.
BATTERIES (Dry-cell)
Metals from dry-cell batteries (e.g., alkaline, lithium, and nickel-cadmium) are extracted and re-used to make new batteries, stainless steel, and re-bar steel.
Other extracted materials are used in products for building roads, parking lots, and commercial driveways.
Paper and plastic components are not recycled because the small quantity and mixed grade render them unacceptable to users of recycled paper and plastic.
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ELECTRONICS
Items are disassembled into glass, plastics and metals, which are reclaimed for manufacturing new products. Less than 5% of e-waste is landfilled. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are either recharged, or recycled as scrap iron.
FUELS
High BTU (>5,000 BTU’s/lb.) liquids, sludges, and solids are blended into an alternative fuel used by approved cement kilns. PAINT, HOUSEHOLD & AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, LAWN & GARDEN AND SPA CHEMICALS
Usable items are placed on the Drop & Swap shelves and are offered free to the residents of El Paso and Teller counties. MEDICATIONS are incinerated at high temperatures,
which can destroy up to 99.9% of all hazardous elements. MERCURY
Items containing mercury (e.g., fluorescent lights, fever thermometers, thermostats, and light switches) are processed in ultra-high temperature retort ovens that separate the mercury from the glass and metal. Approximately 99.9% of the mercury is recaptured; the remaining glass and metal is recycled. PAINT / STAINS
Good, usable paint is bulked for reuse by non-profit organizations, private citizens, contractors, locations like the County Fairgrounds, and for graffiti removal. Unusable paint is either disposed of at an approved location or used to make building materials. Stains are either reused once, or bulked and disposed of with an environmental company to be used as fuel at approved cement kilns. PROPANE TANKS are either reused, or recycled as scrap iron. 10
RECYCLING CENTERS Call to verify acceptance. The following key indicates items accepted: A - Aluminum cans C - Cardboard E - Electronics G - Glass (food & beverage) H - Household batteries M - Metals
N - Newspaper O - Office paper / junk mail P - Plastic T - Telephone books Z - Magazines and catalogs
Bestway Transfer 543 Air Lane, Colo Spgs, 80929
574-8989
El Paso County HHWF
520-7878 (see page 3 for acceptance criteria)
3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
ACGNOTZ
RECYCLING SERVICES See Yellow Page listings under "Garbage Collection & Disposal" for waste collection companies that offer curbside recycling. All Ways Recycle
205-8399
APPLIANCES
Usable appliances: Consider donating to a charitable organization or thrift store. Non-usable appliances: see “Metals” on page 26.
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ACEGNOPTZ
The following businesses handle appliance requiring Freon® recovery:
Colorado Industrial Recycling 2730 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80906
390-9500
Colorado Springs Landfill 1010 Blaney Road, Colo Spgs, 80929
683-2600
Colorado Springs Transfer Station & Recycling Center 1965 Commercial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80906
576-9175
ASBESTOS - See Yellow Page listings under “Asbestos Abatement” or “Asbestos Consulting & Testing” AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS Call to verify acceptance.
The following key indicates items accepted: A - Antifreeze B – Batteries F - Freon recovery O - Motor oil T - Transmission fluid
Motor oil never wears out, it just gets dirty. Oil can be recycled, re-refined and used again. Advance Auto Parts 7960 Fountain Mesa Road, Fountain, 80817 651 S. 21st Street, Colo Spgs, 80904 2930 N. Nevada Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80907 3784 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909 2250 S. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80916 4175 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 1595 Briargate Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 5826 Tutt Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80922 Al De Mark Auto Service 525 E Fountain Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80903 12
382-9806 633-0107 471-1010 574-1950 573-0056 599-9696 548-1115 550-3644
ABOT ABOT O ABOT BOT ABOT ABOT BOT
632-1552
ABOT
American Battery Corp. 2342 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909
578-9121
B
Auto Tech Plaza 1525 S. 21st Street, Colo Spgs, 80905 425 W. Fillmore Street, Colo Spgs, 80907 2353 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909 225 Main Street, Security, Colo Spgs, 80911
475-9424 520-5777 632-8939 391-8822
ABO ABFOT AB ABOT
AutoZone 705 W Baptist Road, Monument, 80132 505 S. 8th Street, Colo Spgs, 80905 2930 N. Nevada Ave., Colo Spgs, 80907 2455 E. Platte Ave., Colo Spgs, 80909 5792 Palmer Park Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80915 1899 S. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80916 100 Plaza Blvd., Fountain, Colo Spgs, 80817 4125 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918
481-6829 471-1000 471-1010 475-1000 380-8025 574-9684 391-8600 531-9611
BOT BOT O BOT BOT BOT BO BOT
Batteries Plus Bulbs 2713 N. Janitell Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 3320 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 5620 E. Woodmen Road, Colo Spgs, 80920
219-0323 599-9554 572-7300
B B B
O’Reilly Auto Parts 15720 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, 80132 6730 Camden Rd., Fountain, 80817 403 S. 26th Street, Colo Spgs, 80904 141 Old Broadmoor Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 433 E. Fillmore Street, Colo Spgs, 80907 3720 Betty Drive, Colo Spgs, 80907 991 N. Circle Drive, Colo Spgs, 80909 1410 Ainsworth Street, Colo Spgs, 80915 1848 S. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80916 8105 Voyager Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80920
488-1683 392-8771 634-2235 578-1543 473-1308 574-1062 597-9280 597-5364 574-2114 532-0029
BOT BOT BOT BOT BOT BOT BOT BOT O BOT
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
ABOT
Evraz Recycling 2690 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80906
392-1126
B
573-4663 635-1186
B B
Hensley Battery & Electrics 4865 E. Galley Road, Colo Spgs, 80905 2526 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909 13
Interstate All Battery Center 122 Tracker Drive, Colo Spgs, 80921 488-2522 5230 N. Nevada Ave, #130, Colo Spgs, 80918 528-7103 Mesa Oil (Denver) 303-426-4777 (Pickup service for BULK quantities of used motor oil) NAPA Auto Parts 750 Abbott Lane, Colo Spgs, 80905 755 S. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80910 3999 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80917
B B O
632-4616 622-1805 574-1650
B B B
Peak Disposal & Recycling 856 N. Washington Street, Monument, 80132
481-2340
BOT
Safety Kleen (Pueblo)
719-544-1338
O
Thermo Fluids, Inc. (Penrose)
719-372-0234
AO
(Pickup service for BULK quantities of petroleum products)
www.thermofluids.com Western Scrap Processing Co, Inc. 390-7986 3315 Drennan Industrial Loop South, Colo Spgs, 80910
B
Wise Recycling 1531 N. Union Boulevard, Colo Spgs, 80909
471-0042
B
Wright Way Antifreeze Recycling 633-7176 2838 N. Prospect Street, Unit D, Colo Spgs, 80907
A
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BATTERIES (household) AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt & button batteries – call to verify acceptance For auto batteries, see “Automotive Products,” pages 7-9. American Battery Corp. 2342 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909
578-9121
Batteries Plus Bulbs 2713 Janitell Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 3320 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 5620 E. Woodmen Road, Colo Spgs, 80920
219-0323 599-9554 572-7300
Best Buy 7675 N. Academy, Colo Spgs, 80920 3150 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922 (rechargeable only)
593-0414 597-9519
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colo Spgs, 80906
633-9925
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. www.rbrc.org
877-723-1297
Automated system provides recycling locations based on your zip code.
Staples 16096 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, 80132 487-0568 4520 Centennial Boulevard, Colo Spgs, 80907 (rechargeable only)598-3214 2955 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922 591-6184 Western Scrap Processing Co, Inc. 3315 Drennan Industrial Loop South, Colo Spgs, 80910 Whole Foods Market 7635 N. Academy, Colo Spgs, 80920 3180 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
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390-7986
531-9999 622-1099
CARDBOARD All American Disposal 2410 Waynoka Road, Colo Spgs, 80910
576-9098
Bestway Transfer 543 Air Lane, Colo Spgs, 80929
574-8989
Bio Pappel International (cardboard bales only) 3240 Astrozon Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80910
391-9194
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
Waste Connections of Colorado, Inc. 3650 Bradley Road, Colo Spgs, 80911
390-1859
CARDS – Christmas & All-Occasion Greeting Cards St. Jude's Ranch for Children (for abused, abandoned and neglected children) recycles greeting cards into “new” cards for re-sale. Card fronts only (no writing, etc. on back) 5" x 7" size or smaller is preferred No Hallmark, Disney, or American Greeting cards Mail to: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program 100 St. Jude's Street Boulder City, NV 89005-0100 To purchase the recycled cards, call 1-877-977-SJRC (7572).
CARPET PAD Mountain Trade Supply 3555 New Nichols Heights, Colo Spgs, 80907
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528-8775
CELL PHONES Also see “Electronics,” page 17. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colo Spgs, 80906
633-9925
TESSA (battered women’s shelter provides phones for residents) 633-1462 Myron Stratton Campus 2525 Hwy 115 & S. Nevada Avenue, Bldg. 435, Colo Spgs, 80906 Whole Foods Market 7635 N. Academy, Colo Spgs, 80920 531-9999 3180 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922 622-1099 www.americancellphonedrive.org (donated to charitable causes) www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com (free phone services for the military) http://www.pacebutler.com (cell phones for cash) 1-800-248-5360
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Seasonal – usually November & December. Call first.
Ace Hardware 1830 W. Uintah Street, Colo Spgs, 80904 1225 N. Circle Drive, Colo Spgs, 80907 2300 N. Wahsatch Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80907 4201 Centennial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80907 3640 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 Colorado Springs Utilities (Early November) 2855 Mesa Road, Colo Spgs, 80904
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227-7134 550-3702 577-0051 955-0428 266-4367 www.csu.org
CHRISTMAS TREES Rocky Top Resources, Inc. 1755 E. Las Vegas Street
579-9103
Treecycle Program information
520-7878
CLOTHING See “Donations” on page 21 or Yellow Page listings under “Clothes-Consignment & Resale” or “Thrift Stores”
COAT HANGERS & DRY CLEANING BAGS See Yellow Page listings under “Cleaners” or “Metals” on page 26.
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS Airgas Intermountain 306 S. Chestnut Street, Colo Spgs, 80905
390-7937
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
General Air Service & Supply 3031 N. Nevada Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80907
634-7003
Glaser Energy Group, Inc 215 Auburn Drive, Colo Spgs, 80909
596-4765
Old Town Propane Company (propane only) 2725 W Colorado Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80904
447-1555
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Habitat for Humanity ReStore (building materials) 411 S. Wahsatch Avenue, Colo Spgs,.80903
667-0840
One Nation Walking Together (building materials, paint) 3150 N Nevada, Colo Spgs, 80907
329-0251
1-800-GOT-JUNK Or schedule a pickup online: www.1800gotjunk.com
1-800-468-5865
Martin Marietta (asphalt, concrete) 1910 Rand Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80905
473-3100
Recycled Aggregate Products (asphalt, concrete) 2255 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80903
575-0785
Rocky Top Resources, Inc. (raw lumber) 1755 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80903
579-9103
Use Again Building Materials 506 W. Cucharras Street, Colo Spgs, 80905
473-2150
CORKS Whole Foods Market 7635 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 3180 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
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531-9999 622-1099
DATA MEDIA Audio & video tapes, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, game cartridges, etc.
Outdated technology? Tired of your old movies or games?
TURN IN for cash or store credit at the following locations: Contact businesses for acceptance criteria.
GIVE AWAY on Freecycle www.freecycle.org Game City (including game systems) 481 W. Hwy 105, Unit 209, Monument, 80132
487-9995
Game Source 6436 S. US Hwy 85/87, Colo Spgs, 80911
393-9394
Independent Records & Video (vinyl, cd, dvd’s) 3040 W Colorado Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80904
473-0882
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DONATIONS - Items in good condition ONLY (See Vehicle Donations below)
CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ETC. ARC Thrift Stores
265-1905
DAV (Disabled American Vets) Thrift Store
636-2537
Goodwill Industries
633-8794
Salvation Army Thrift Store
572-7901
Bra Recycling The Bra Recyclers (http://brarecycling.com/about.shtml) provides recycled bras to women around the world.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Wash: wash bras before mailing Tag: fill out Bra Recycling Form http://brarecycling.com/bra_recycle_form.html) Box: place bras in a box or large envelope Mail to: The Bra Recyclers 3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-441 Gilbert, AZ 85297
VEHICLE DONATION Habitat for Humanity (affordable housing) http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/
1-877-277-4344
Public radio / TV support http://www.cartalkvdp.com/
1-866-789-8627
Make-A-Wish® www.wheelsforwishes.org 1-877-451-9474 (grants wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions)
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ELECTRONICS & TVs See www.epa.gov/e-cycling for more information. Call to verify acceptance. E - electronics (e.g., computing devices & accessories, camcorders, cell phones, copiers, digital cameras, fax machines, printers, scanners, stereos, telephones, VCR & DVD players, etc.) T - TVs (restrictions apply, call to verify acceptance)
Best Buy (not damaged) 7675 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 3150 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
593-0414 597-9519
ET ET
597-6119
ET
Community Intersections Recycling Center 219-3996 601 S. Wahsatch Avenue, Suite B, Colo Spgs, 80903
ET
El Paso County HHWF (TVs 19” or smaller ONLY) 520-7878 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922 See page 1 for specific items that are accepted at the HHWF
ET
E-Tech Recyclers 799-6517 3415 Van Teylingen Drive, #F, Colo Spgs 80917
ET
MacSuperstore 5020 N. Nevada Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80918
434-4770
ET
Peak Disposal & Recycling (NO computer monitors) 481-2340 856 Washington Street, Monument 80132
E
Blue Star Recyclers 100 Talamine Court, Colo Spgs, 80907
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Also see Yellow Page listings under “Environmental & Ecological Services”
Alpine Consulting, Inc.
473-2311
Belfor Environmental, Inc.
598-1222
Clean Harbors (Denver)
303-371-1100
Custom Environmental Services, Inc.
598-1557
Empirical Environmental
749-2068
Environmental Assessment & Consulting, LLC
473-8921
ESA (Environmental Site Assessments) of Colorado
473-8676
Hazardous Waste Technology, Inc.
329-0008
Industrial Hygienist (Bob Rodosevich)
337-4347
Ninyo & Moore Industrial Hygiene Services (Denver) Praxis Environmental Services, Inc.
303-629-6000 597-1385
PSC (Denver)
303-321-9040
Refine Asbestos, Inc.
578-5971
Safety Kleen (Pueblo)
719-544-1338
EYEGLASSES (Prescription glasses, sunglasses) Costco 5885 Barnes Road, Colo Spgs, 80922 Lenscrafters 1710 Briargate Blvd. (Chapel Hills Mall), Colo Spgs, 80920 750 Citadel Drive East (Citadel Mall), Colo Spgs, 80909 Rockrimmon Vision Source 6005 Delmonico Drive, Colo Spgs, 80919 23
591-3000
266-8485 591-0199 522-9393
Sears Optical 1650 Briargate Blvd. (Chapel Hills Mall), Colo Spgs, 80920 100 Southgate Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 Target Optical 9670 Prominent Point, Colo Spgs, 80924
593-4848 579-6199 495-0856
Walmart (see locations on page 28-29) www.onesight.org participating locations:
1-888-935-4589
FLUORESCENT LAMPS / BALLASTS Recycle intact lamps and ballasts with PCBs Trash broken lamps and ballasts with no PCBs
Fluorescent lamps use up to 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs. (Source: www.epa.gov)
If every home in America replaced just one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL, it would save enough energy in 1 year to light more than 3 million homes, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equal to about 800,000 cars. (Source: www.energystar.gov)
Ace Hardware (CFLs Only) 1830 W. Uintah Street, Colo Spgs, 80904 1225 N. Circle Drive, Colo Spgs, 80907 2300 N. Wahsatch Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80907 4201 Centennial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80907 3640 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 5944 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80923
227-7134 550-3702 577-0051 955-0428 266-4367 354-2000
Batteries Plus Bulbs (NO PCB-ballasts) 2713 Janitell Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 3320 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918 5620 E. Woodmen Road, Colo Spgs, 80920
219-0323 599-9554 572-7300
Blue Star Recyclers 100 Talamine Court, Colo Spgs, 80907
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597-6119
Bulbs Plus, Inc. / Recycle Depot 632-2670 2217 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, CO 80909, www.bulbsplus.net El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922 Home Depot (CFLs ONLY) 15888 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, 80132 2250 Southgate Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 102 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80909 7120 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 5560 E Woodmen Rd, Colo Spgs, 80923 Peak Lighting Products (Fluorescents and CFLs) 4626 Northpark Drive, Colo Spgs, 80918
520-7878
484-0900 471-0054 573-7000 531-6400 266-5165 531-5200
FREON® (Automotive only) For appliances requiring Freon® removal, see page 7. El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
FUELS (Gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc. in 5-gallon or smaller containers) El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
GLASS (Food and Beverage) Items must be clean. Bestway Transfer 543 Air Lane, Colo Spgs, 80929
574-8989
El Paso County HHWF (Food and Beverage Only) 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
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HAULING SERVICES Affordable Services, Inc
572-1768
Junk King
1-888-888-5865
1-800-GOT-JUNK Or schedule a pickup online: www.1800gotjunk.com
1-800-468-5865
Pam & Dan's Hauling (no hazardous waste)
527-9988
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTORS (Commercial Only) Clean Harbors
303-371-1100
PSC
303-321-9040
Safety Kleen
719-544-1338
INK & TONER CARTRIDGES Best Buy 3150 New Center Point, 80922 7675 N. Academy Blvd., 80920
597-9519 593-0414
Cartridge World 955 W Garden of the Gods, Colo Spgs, 80907 1737 Briargate Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920
268-6880 260-0710
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922 Office Depot/Office Max 835 S 8th Street, Colo Spgs, 80905 1922 Southgate Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 823 N Academy, Colo Spgs, 80909 3640 Austin Bluffs, Suite 100, Colo Spgs, 80918 1545 Briargate Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 1640 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80906 3826 Bloomington Street, Colo Spgs, 80922 26
520-7878
471-4848 634-2688 591-1654 266-4511 313-4333 527-6560 591-5801
Staples 16096 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, 80132 4520 Centennial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80907 2955 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
487-0568 598-3214 591-6184
"JUNK MAIL" REDUCTION Recycling junk mail is good. Unsubscribing is even better!
Need Help Getting Off Mailing Lists? 1. Opt-out of an individual company's mailing list Contact the company and ask to be removed from their mailing list.
2. Opt-out of pre-screened credit / insurance offers
A free service offered by the major credit bureaus. Call 1-888-567-8688 from your home phone or go to www.optoutprescreen.com 3. Control unsolicited mail: https://www.catalogchoice.org/ The production and disposal of direct mail consumes more energy than 3 million cars. (Calculations by New Dream based on statistics from Conservatree, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Energy, and the Paper Task Force.)
Too Many Phone Books? To recycle, see “Recycling Centers” on page 6.
To stop delivery of unwanted telephone books, call the following companies:
AT&T / Yellow Pages Dex
www.yellowpagesoptout.com
1-800-792-2665
www.dexknows.com/selectyourdex 1-877-243-8339
1. Enter your zip code. Select "Proceed to Select Your Dex” 2. Enter your name and address information 3. Select “0” next to each directory you don’t want to receive, click submit
Verizon
1-800-888-8448
Yellow Book
1-800-373-3280 corporate.yellowbook.com/products/print-directory-options-opt-out
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LANDFILLS and TRANSFER STATIONS Some day we may be mining our landfills for the resources we've buried. (Source: www.epa.gov)
LANDFILLS: 1010 Blaney Road, Colo Spgs, 80929 10,000 Squirrel Creek Road, Fountain, 80817 8925 Rancho Colorado Blvd., Pueblo, 81008 (I-25, Exit 119)
683-2600 382-9661 382-8383
TRANSFER STATIONS: Peak Disposal, 856 N. Washington Street, Monument, 80132 Waste Management, 1965 Commercial Blvd., 80906 Waste Connections, 3650 Bradley Road, Colo Spgs, 80911 Bestway, 543 Air Lane, Colo Spgs, 80929
481-2340 576-9175 390-1859 574-8989
LINENS Blankets, towels, sheets, fleece throws, rugs, bath mats, etc. for animal care and bedding. Call to verify acceptance. All Breed Rescue & Training 20 Mount View Lane, Suites B & C, Colo Spgs, 80907
264-6460
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 For a list of needed items, please visit www.cmzoo.org
633-9925
Dreampower Animal Rescue 3 Swope Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909
390-7838
Front Range Equine Rescue Frontrangeequinerescue.org
352-209-7510
Happy Cats Haven 1412 S. 21st Street, Colo Spgs, 80904
635-5000
Healthy Companions 5310 Montebello Lane, Colo Spgs 80918
465-3137
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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region 610 Abbott Lane, Colo Spgs, 80905 For a list of current needs see hsppr.org/springs/inkind
473-1741
Indigo Mountain Nature Center Lake George
748-5550
National Mill Dog Rescue 5335 J D Johnson Road, Peyton, 80831
495-7679
9 Lives Rescue
591-4640
Rescued Hearts Boutique 3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80918
466-9797
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter 308 Weaverville Road, Divide 80814
686-7707
Wild Forever Foundation 911 S. 8th Street, Suite G, Colo Spgs, 80908
475-9453
MATTRESSES
One Nation Walking Together (new or gently used only) 45-A Commerce Street, Colo Spgs, 80907
329-0251
Springs Rescue Mission (new or gently used only) 1 W. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80903
667-0564
MEDICAL WASTE (home-use only) (NO controlled substances like narcotics or chemotherapy drugs)
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80907
520-7878
Pills, liquid medicines, ointments, patches, inhalers, etc.: NO controlled substances. Other prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted. Medical sharps: Put in a certified medical sharps container from a pharmacy, or a clean plastic liquid laundry detergent bottle with a narrow neck and a screw lid.
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MERCURY thermometers, thermostats, etc. El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80907
520-7878
METALS Metal recycling in 2010 eliminated greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing almost 5 million cars from the road for 1 year. Source: www.epa.gov American Iron & Metal Co. 3390 Drennan Industrial Loop South, Colo Spgs, 80910
390-4766
Bestway Transfer 543 Air Lane, Colo Spgs, 80929
574-8989
Colorado Industrial Recycling 2730 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs, 80906
390-9500
Dan’s Trash Service 1950 N. Ellicott Highway, Calhan, 80808
683-6700
Evraz Recycling 2690 E. Las Vegas Street, Colo Spgs 80906
392-1126
Koscove Metal, Inc. 431 W. Colorado Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80905
636-3559
Peak Disposal & Recycling (aluminum and steel) 856 Washington Street, Monument, 80132
481-2340
Western Scrap Processing Co., Inc. 3315 Drennan Industrial Loop South, Colo Spgs, 80910
390-7986
Wise Recycling 1531 N. Union Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80909
471-0042
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MICROWAVE OVENS See “HHWF,” page 6 or “Metals,” page 30.
NURSERY POTS (1-gallon, 5-gallon, or larger clean black plastic pots ONLY) Call to verify acceptance.
Good Earth Garden Center 1330 N. Walnut Street, Colo Spgs, 80905
473-3399
Harding Nursery 721 N. Powers Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80915
596-5712
Homestake Nursery 1816 N. Marksheffel Road, Colo Spgs, 80951
574-4850
PAINT El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
Paintcare.org (for additional paint recycling options) Southern Colorado Services & Recycling (Pueblo)
PAPER Every year nearly 900 million trees
are cut down to provide raw materials for American paper and pulp mills. (Source: www.epa.gov)
Recycling Centers - page 6 Shredding Services - page 30
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1-719-240-0504
PHOTO CHEMICALS El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
X-Ray Service & Supply 910 W. Moreno Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80905
661-4705
PLASTIC BAGS Consider a reusable cloth tote to bag your purchases. Albertson's 4405 Centennial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80907 8750 N. Union Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 7055 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colo Spgs, 80923
593-8805 282-9066 264-8650
City Market 777 Gold Hill Place, Woodland Park, 80863
687-3592
Dan’s Trash Service 1950 N. Ellicott Hwy, Calhan, 80808
683-6700
King Soopers 1070 W. Baptist Road, Monument, 80132 1750 W. Uintah Street, Colo Spgs, 80904 815 Cheyenne Meadows Road, Colo Spgs, 80906 3250 Centennial Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80907 2910 S. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80916 6930 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80918 3570 Hartsel Drive, Colo Spgs, 80920 9225 N. Union Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 6030 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80923
488-2955 636-5043 527-1590 866-6645 393-9622 598-5177 590-1099 522-2200 591-7043
Walmart 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, 80132 6310 S. Highway 85-87, Fountain, 80817 707 8th Street, Colo Spgs, 80905 3201 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80909 1575 Space Center Drive, Colo Spgs 80915 5550 E. Woodmen Road, Colo Spgs, 80920 8250 Razor Back Road, Colo Spgs, 80920
484-0912 391-1700 633-0736 578-9164 597-7414 531-6471 593-2300
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Whole Foods Market 7635 N. Academy, Colo Spgs, 80920 3180 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
531-9999 622-1099
PLASTIC BOTTLES (no lids) See “Commingled Recyclables” on page 8 PORCELAIN (toilets, sinks, ceramic tiles, granite & marble countertops, etc.) Remove toilet seat, flushing mechanism, faucets, etc. Items must be unloaded without staff assistance.
El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922 520-7878
RESTORATION SERVICES (fire, smoke, wind water damage)
AmeriDri (ameridri.com)
388-8509
Executive Pro-Dry (executiveprodry.com)
573-8390
K.W. Restoration (kwrestoration.com)
866-362-7662
SERVPRO®
800-7378-776
(servpro.com)
SHOES
Athletic shoes & flip-flops without metal trim Boulder Running Company 3659 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Unit 32, Colo Spgs, 80918
278-3535
Runners Roost 121 N Tejon, Colo Spgs, 80903
632-2633
Whole Foods Market 7635 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80920 3180 New Center Point, Colo Spgs, 80922
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531-9999 622-1099
SHREDDING SERVICES All American Disposal (accepts pre-shredded paper) 2410 Waynoka Road, Colo Spgs, 80915
576-9098
All Ways Recycle
205-8399
Blue Star Recyclers 100 Talamine Court, Colo Spgs, 80907
597-6119
El Paso County HHWF (sensitive documents – limits & fees apply) 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
Federal Document Shredding (accepts pre-shredded paper) 2784 Steel Drive (I-25 & Fillmore Street), Colo Spgs, 80907
227-0877
SMOKE ALARMS El Paso County HHWF 3255 Akers Drive, Colo Spgs, 80922
520-7878
STYROFOAM™ & PACKAGING MATERIAL
(Uncontaminated, non-food packaging Styrofoam™ only) The following key indicates items accepted:
B - bubble wrap F - flat sheets
M - molded Styrofoam™ P - packing “peanuts”
Maggie’s Shipping Shoppe 330 E. Costilla Street, Colo Spgs, 80903
578-8654
BFP
Mail Center, The 6547 N. Academy Blvd., Colo Spgs, 80918
594-4743
BP
Navis Pack & Ship Center 4610 Northpark Drive, Colo Spgs, 80918
633-2988
BMP
473-4545
BFMP
Pak Mail 1837 S. Nevada Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80905
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Postal Annex Plus 3472 Research Parkway #104, Colo Spgs, 80920
282-6699
BP
Sonoco 598-0602 1100 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colo Spgs 80907
M
UPS Store 1067 E Highway 24, 80863 590 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, 80133 1670-F E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd., 80906 445 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd., 80906 3355 N. Academy Blvd., 80917 4164 Austin Bluffs Parkway, 80918 6660 Delmonico Drive, Colo Spgs, 80919 3578 Hartsel Drive, Unit E, Colo Spgs, 80920 2910 N. Powers Blvd., 80922 6050 Stetson Hills Blvd., 80923
687-3023 487-1730 540-0595 576-2880 597-4355 260-1797 592-1778 260-6666 572-8018 591-7360
P BFP BP BFP BFP BFP BFMP BFP BP BFMP
TIRES (Also see “Tire Dealers” in the Yellow Pages) There are 500-800 million tires in scrap piles across the U.S. (Source: www.epa.gov)
American Tire Exchange, Inc. 229-4070 740 Babcock Road, Colo Spgs, 80915 Or schedule a pickup online: www.americantireexchange.com Geocycle 1170 Transit Drive, Colorado Springs, 80903 1-800-GOT-JUNK Or schedule a pickup online: www.1800gotjunk.com
227-9860 1-800-468-5865
YARD WASTE Branches, grass clippings, leaves, plant prunings, sod, fruit & vegetable trimmings, weeds, etc.
Dan’s Trash Service 1950 N. Ellicott Highway, Calhan, 80808
683-6700
Don’s Garden Shop 6001 E. Platte Avenue, Colo Spgs, 80915
591-1040
Midway Recycling Facility 8925 Rancho Colorado Blvd., Fountain, 80817 35
1-719-534-3891
Yard Waste Recycling Program Sponsored by El Paso County every Saturday 8am - 4pm drop-off with a donation of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation for the Care & Share food bank.
ROCKY TOP RESOURCES 1755 E. Las Vegas Street 579-9103
The facility may close during inclement weather Rocky Top Resources FOUR SEASONS DR
JANITELL ROAD
I-25
EAST LAS VEGAS ST
SOUTH CIRCLE DRIVE
ACCEPTED:
Branches (maximum size: 8 feet long, 8 inch diameter), leaves, weeds, grass clippings, plant prunings, fruit and vegetable trimmings, etc. (fees for dirt, rock, sod, stumps, untreated lumber) NOT ACCEPTED:
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BLACK FOREST SLASH / MULCH PROGRAM An El Paso County Wildfire Mitigation & Recycling Program In cooperation with: Black Forest Fire Department Colorado Forestry Association Colorado State Forest Service State Board of Land Commissioners
The program operates May - September See program details at www.elpasoco.com Or at www.bfslash.org
Call 520-7878 for information
El Paso and Teller County residents only A donation of non-perishable food items for the Care & Share food bank is encouraged.
B L A C K F O R E S T R O A D
H E R R I N G
SHOUP ROAD
BURGESS ROAD
V O L L M E R R D
R D
VOLLMER ROAD
WOODMEN ROAD
SLASH: $2 per load Tree and bush debris ONLY - NO stumps or roots Maximum size: 6 feet long, 8 inches in diameter Loads MUST be securely tied in transit MULCH: While supplies last. Self-loaded is free; mechanically loaded is $5 for approx. 2 cubic yards
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