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| Are you willing to start recycling the materials you don't currently recycle (such as newspaper, glass, plastic, metal and magazines)?
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To help reduce waste, several facilities and waste management companies in Colorado Springs offer recycling of various types of materials. We encourage you to research all options before choosing a means of recycling. For complete information, check out the El Paso County Recycling Guide(PDF).
Colorado Springs Utilities has a robust recycling program that includes
operations and the workplace. Paper, aluminum, glass and cardboard are recycled by
employees at various facilities. Electronics that have reached their usefulness are
responsibly managed in line with e-recycling best practices.