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Solid Waste Facility
Southside Solid Waste Disposal Site
Southside Solid Waste Disposal Site, 5715 W State Highway 78, Pueblo, 81005, Colorado
Southside Solid Waste Disposal Site sits on W State Highway 78 in south Pueblo and handles household trash, yard debris and recyclables for local residents. Neighbors and small haulers drop by for regular cleanups and seasonal projects.
Approach from the highway and there’s a small entrance booth where vehicles pause briefly. A scale sits near the entrance; most vehicles go over it before and after unloading, so plan for a short stop. To the right past the booth are recycling bins, with larger containers and piles further into the yard for general trash and brush. Lines form on weekends, especially during spring cleanup season, and the site gets dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps or tie-downs - loose debris tends to shed on the road and tarps keep everything contained.
- Trim and bundle branches so they fit in pickup beds or trailers; that makes unloading quicker and less awkward.
- Try for weekday mornings if possible - weekends and spring cleanup times see the longest waits.
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