Landfill
Clear Spring Ranch
4.7 mi SW · Fountain, CO
Landfill
Fountain Landfill
Fountain, El Paso County, CO · All sites in El Paso County
Fountain Landfill is a landfill in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado, operated by Waste Connections. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1966, with closure projected for 2079.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 9 disposal sites we list in El Paso County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1966 |
| Projected closure | 2079 |
| Waste in place | 7,485,538 tons (2022) |
| Size | 104 acres |
| Owner | Waste Connections |
| Operator | Waste Connections |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Hauling construction debris in Colorado? Compare every site that takes it on the Colorado construction debris list.
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Fountain Landfill: questions
What does Fountain Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Fountain Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Fountain Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2079 for a landfill that opened in 1966 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division) · record dated 2025-07-08
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 8, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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