City of Pueblo Discounts Opportunities for Dumping and Clean Up

PUEBLO- The City of Pueblo announced the fall "Team Up to Clean Up" event, offering residents a no-cost and convenient opportunity to dispose of large household items, trash and yard debris at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and at Colorado State University Pueblo. The event takes place on Saturday, October 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. In addition to the two trash locations, a third site at RecycleWorks offers residents a place for green waste like yard debris and non-bagged branches or grass.

The City of Pueblo is happy to offer this no-cost event to the public to make clean up and dumping trash more convenient," said Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes. "This event is always successful, and we know residents look forward to this opportunity." Entry to the Colorado State Fairgrounds will take place through Gate 3 on Mesa Avenue and Gate 9 on Beulah Avenue. Traffic will be routed through the Fairgrounds to the drop-off location and exit through Gate 5 on Prairie Avenue. Normal traffic patterns may be adjusted in these areas and signs will be posted to help drivers navigate to the entrances at each site.

Each household is limited to one pickup-sized truckload only and residents are encouraged to bring the following: furniture, mattresses, carpet, up to nine used tires off the rim and other large items. Yard waste that is easily accessible is preferred and can be taken to the RecycleWorks location at 1595 Stockyard Rd.

Vehicles with building materials including concrete, soil, or rocks or any industrial or commercial waste will be turned away. Hazardous materials, appliances, televisions, computers, and other electronics may not be disposed of during this event. No oversized loads or moving trucks are permitted. Residents should have an I.D. or recent utility bill in their name with a city address readily available for city residential verification.

In addition to the "Team Up to Clean Up" event the City of Pueblo has partnered with Waste Connections from October 20 through November 1 for the fall clean-up "Discount Days." This offers 50% discounts for City of Pueblo residents to utilize the Waste Connections Southside Landfill to make dumping more affordable. Solid waste, trash, yard trimmings, mattresses and box springs are accepted. All loads must be covered and secured to receive the discount.

"We are glad to partner with the Waste Connections Southside Landfill to make dumping more affordable to our residents," said Hayes. "Citizens just need to bring a valid photo ID or ID with current utility bill to take advantage of this offer." Waste Connection Southside Landfill hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Appliances, electronics, liquids, paint, tires, hazardous waste, construction demolition or roofing materials are not permitted as part of this discount offering. Both the fall clean-up "Discount Days" and the "Team Up to Clean Up" event strive to relieve the cost burden of trash disposal.

Volunteers are needed with the "Team Up to Clean Up" event for help with unloading items from vehicles, placing items in dumpsters, directing traffic, and for providing information to the public. Volunteers can contact Pueblo Public Works at 719-553-2295 or [email protected].