Hazardous Waste

The City of Glenwood Springs will host a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Community Center, upper parking lot. Glenwood Springs Residents can responsibly drop-off hazardous waste and then celebrate Earth Day with free compost pick-up. This will provide an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste, paint, and lightbulbs. 

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Details

  • The Hazardous Waste Drop Off will be accepted from PRIVATE parties only. NO commercial hazardous waste will be accepted. NO waste oil or tires.
  • This service will be free to Glenwood Springs residents. Proof will be utility bill or driver’s license. People living outside the city limits of Glenwood Springs will be charged $2.00 per gallon, liquids or solids as estimated by an attendant. If you have questions, please contact Liz Mauro at 970-945-5375.
  • Please NO containers larger than 5 gallons.
  • All water-based paints, stains, and clear finishes will be recycled. Other types of waste will be disposed of according to State and Federal regulations.

Contact Us

  1. Bryana Starbuck

    Public Information Officer
    Email
    Phone: 970-384-6441
    More Information

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WASTE TYPES ACCEPTED: 

  • Aerosols
  • Paints, oil based
  • Latex paints
  • Mercury
  • Pesticides
  • Flammable liquids
  • Cleaners
  • Acids
  • Bases
  • Miscellaneous household solids
  • Gasoline / diesel fuel
  • Chlorophenoxy derivative acids
  • Fertilizers
  • Lead acid batteries
  • Ni-cad/ni-fe batteries
  • Batteries with mercury
  • Antifreeze

WASTE TYPES NOT ACCEPTED:

  • Electronic waste (e-waste) - TVs, stereos, speakers, computer printers, copy machines
  • Compressed gas or oxygen cylinders
  • Explosives or shock sensitive materials & ammunition
  • Unknown materials
  • Radioactive materials
  • Infectious or biologically active materials
  • Dioxin
  • Tri tetra & pentachlorphenols & their chlorophenoxy derivative acids
  • Oxidizers                                                              
  • Esters
  • Ethers
  • Amine & other salts (i.e. sodium penta-chlorophenate, 2, 4, 5-t, silvex & 2, 4,5tp)
  • Medical, sharps, or biohazard waste