There are seven items in Colorado that can get you in some trouble if you are caught throwing them in the trash or dumping them at the landfill. These items include:

1. Asbestos (including linoleum tiles containing asbestos from older homes)
2. Explosives
3. Ammunition
4. Commercial Chemicals or Commercial Quantities (Business Waste)
5. Bio-Waste (Medical Waste) and medicines and prescriptions
6. Sharps (needles)
7. Electronics

More specifically - Items NOT accepted through our Waste Management Service include:

• Unknown or unlabeled materials 
• Bulky items and furniture
  
• Incandescent light bulbs
  
• Appliances: washing  machines, vacuums,  tools, or refrigerators, 
• Tires
  
• Liquid mercury
  
• Radioactive items
•  Containers over 5 gallons
  
• Leaking or empty containers
  
• Smoke detectors 
•  Lamp fixtures
  
• Construction related materials
  
• Items improperly packaged for  transportation 
• Household Chemicals - Ammonia, cleaning compounds, bleach, floor stripper, drain cleaner, rust remover, carpet/upholstery cleaner, tile/shower cleaner, and more
• Automotive Products - Antifreeze, motor oil, oil filters, fluids, polish, waxes, vehicle batteries, upholstery cleaners, and more
• Consumer Electronics - Computers, laptops, keyboards, monitors, microwaves, DVD/CD players, CD ROM, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, desktop printers, scanners, gaming systems, related cords, and more
• Paint Products - Oil-based paint, latex paint, spray paint, artist paint, wood preservative, stain, caulk, sealer and more
• Batteries - Batteries of various sizes: AA, AAA, C, D and rechargeable.
• Garden Chemicals - Herbicide, insect spray/ insecticide, fertilizer, pesticide, and more
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs - Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and straight fluorescent tubes
• Thermometers and thermostats - Numerous items that contain mercury
• Flammable Items - Kerosene, gasoline, solvents and more
• Syringes and Lancets - Sharps, syringes, needles and lancets
• Swimming Pool Chemicals - Pool acid, stabilizer, chlorine

View the 2026 Waste Management schedule at  https://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/2026_pcva_trash_service_calendar.pdf
Trash is picked up every  Monday and recycle is every other Monday on the gold weeks.
See the PCVA event calendar at https://www.pcva.org/events.html

SERVICE GUIDELINES
• To confirm your collection day, go to wm.com, open the Schedule & ETA link at the top and enter your home address. • Place your WM recycling and trash carts at the curb by 7 a.m. -- wheels facing the curb.
• Place carts at least 3 feet from other objects such as cars, mailboxes, trees and other carts.
• Ensure all material fits inside your carts with the lids fully closed. Break down cardboard boxes.
• Do not leave any materials next to or on top of your cart. Excess materials will not be collected.     

HOLIDAY WEEK REMINDER
• If your service day falls on or after a holiday being observed by your local  WM collection team, your service that week MIGHT be delayed by one day.
• Regular service resumes the following week.
• The week prior to each holiday customers can confirm their holiday week schedule at wm.com. No login needed - open the Schedule & ETA link at the top and enter your home address to confirm.   

WEATHER ALERTS Check wm.com/us/en/mywm/notifications

Review all the trash & recycling tips at https://www.pcva.org/trash--recycling.html

Recycle Your Tree and Support Your Community at 6 Convenient Area Locations
January 3-4 & 10-11 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Baptist Road Trailhead (Baptist Rd. & Old Denver Hwy.)
• Falcon Trailhead (Woodman Rd. & McLaughlin Rd.)
• Cottonwood Creek Park (Dublin Blvd. & Montarbor Dr.)
• Rock Ledge Ranch (Gateway Rd. & 30th St.)
• Memorial Park (Pikes Peak Ave. & Union Blvd.)

Recycle Your Christmas Tree Throughout January

• Rocky Top Resources (December 26 - January 31)
• 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Weekdays & 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturdays (Closed Sundays/Holidays)
• 1755 E. Las Vegas St.

$5 suggested minimum donation benefits community youth development non-profit organizations. Donations can also be made at givebutter.com/tree!

TREES ONLY - No stands, stand spikes, garland, plastic, twine, lights, etc.
Personal drop-off only - no commercial drop-offs

Mulch can be picked up at the following locations:

• Colorado Springs Utilities Leon Young Service Center, 1521 S. Hancock Expressway
• City of Colorado Springs Forestry, 1601 Recreation Way (on west side of street)

See all the details at https://www.csyouthsports.net/treecycle

UPDATE: There will be no interruption or delay of services over the Labor Day holiday. Waste Management will provide curbside pick-up of trash to all PCVA residents as regularly on September 1st.  You can always check the most current schedule here - https://www.pcva.org/events.html  or create a MyWM account to receive updates https://www.wm.com/us/en/user/register