El Paso residents (No commercial business / contractors) can take trash, household hazardous waste, and bulky items to one of five public drop-off locations, known as Citizen Collection Stations, within the city. Trash is collected at the Citizen Collection Stations and then taken to the Greater El Paso Landfill for disposal. The Citizen Collection Stations also function as additional drop-off sites for recyclables, to complement the city's curbside recycling program.
Fees
None, to residents who pay monthly solid waste fees
(MUST PRESENT A RECENT EL PASO WATER UTILITY BILL WHICH IS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS AND IDENTIFICATION MATCHING THE HOUSEHOLD ADDRESS)
Rules
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Vehicle pulling a double-axle trailer or larger are not allowed
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Unloading shall be done by resident (be prepared to dispose into a 7 feet high rolloff)
Hours of Operation:
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8AM to 4PM, Tuesday through Saturday
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CCS may close or change operating hours because of Wind, Rain, or Snow events, please call (915) 621-6700 to check
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Closed on: New Year’s day, July 4th, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Acceptable Items
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Household Hazardous Waste
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Used Oil
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Oil Filters
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Paint
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Solvents
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Anti-Freeze
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
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Pool Chemicals
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Drain Cleaners
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Fertilizers
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Degreasers
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Cleaning Fluids
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Rust Removers
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Furniture Polish
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Pesticides/Herbicides
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Fluorescent bulbs
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Charcoal lighter
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Cooking oil
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Syringes
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This program is intended for household materials, not for commercial or governmental entities.
Prohibited Waste
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Commercial waste/debris
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Dirt, rocks, roofing material
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Radioactive waste
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Industrial or agriculture waste
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Explosives/ammunition
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Business generated wastes
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Commercial hazardous waste
Other disposal options
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Greater El Paso Landfill (there is a $26/ton fee)
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Call our special collections division for bulky pick-up or
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