(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The City of Pueblo has announced this fall’s “Team Up to Clean Up” event, which will give Pueblonians no-cost and convenient disposal of large household items, trash, and yard debris on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will be held at two locations: the Colorado State Fairgrounds and Colorado State University Pueblo. The City will also offer a third site at RecycleWorks at 1595 Stockyard Road, but only for green waste like yard debris and non-bagged branches or grass.
Anyone using “Team Up to Clean Up” should bring their ID or a recent utility bill in their name with a city address and have it readily available for Pueblo residential verification.
Entrance for the Colorado State Fairgrounds will be through Gate 3 on Mesa Avenue and Gate 9 on Beulah Avenue. From these entry points, traffic will be routed through the fairgrounds to the drop-off, then exit through Gate 5 onto Prairie Avenue. The City advises that traffic on these streets and in the area may be adjusted, and signs will be posted to direct drivers to entrances.
According to the City of Pueblo, each household is limited to one pickup-sized truckload and is encouraged to bring furniture, mattresses, carpets, up to nine used tires off the rim, and other large items. For yard waste, it is preferred that it be easily accessible and can also be taken to RecycleWorks.
Concrete, soil, rocks, or any industrial or commercial waste will be turned away at all locations, as well as hazardous materials, appliances, televisions, computers, and other electronics. Oversized loads and moving trucks are also prohibited from this event.
The City also confirmed that they have partnered with Waste Connections for fall clean-up “Discount Days” from Oct. 20 through Nov. 1. This will offer a 50% discount for Pueblonians to use Waste Connections Southside Landfill. Solid waste, yard trimmings, mattresses, and box springs will be accepted here. Waste Connections stipulates that all loads must be covered and secured to receive the discount.
“Discount Days” will also require either a photo ID or a current utility bill.
If you would like to volunteer to help unload vehicles, place items into dumpsters, direct traffic, or provide information to the public, call Pueblo Public Works at 719-553-2295 or email [email protected].
“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.”
