Recycling in El Paso – Citizen Collection Stations

Did you know that El Paso residents (No commercial business / contractors) can take trash, household hazardous waste, and bulky items to one of four 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.

Not everything that you may want to throw away or recycle can be placed in your trash or blue recycle bins.  For example cooking oil, motor oil and other toxic liquids can be taken to Citizen Collection Stations.   You can also drop off electronics, tires and in the near future glass!

NO CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIAL ACCEPTED (includes household and commercial waste)

LOCATIONS AND CONTACT

HOURS OF OPERATION

• 8AM to 4PM, Tuesday through Saturday
• CCS may close or change operating hours because of Wind, Rain, or Snow events, please call (915) 212-6000 to check
• Closed on: New Year’s day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve

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

• Vehicle pulling a double-axle trailer or larger are not allowed
• Unloading shall be done by resident (be prepared to dispose into a 7 feet high rolloff)

OTHER DISPOSAL OPTIONS

• Greater El Paso Landfill (there is a $26/ton fee)
• Call our special collections division for bulky pick-up or click here