Castle Rock hands out fireworks disposal buckets ahead of July 4

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue began handing out 5-gallon fireworks disposal buckets at local stands to keep spent fireworks from starting trash, garage and house fires across the July 4 holiday period. Soaking used fireworks in water overnight can prevent a small mistake from turning into an emergency call or a neighborhood fire.

Buckets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last at four Castle Rock fireworks stands: Davey Jones Fireworks at 1048 Brookside Circle and 3159 Castleton Court, and TNT Fireworks at 5940 Promenade Parkway and 441 Perry St. The buckets carry educational stickers with step-by-step disposal instructions, and the town thanked Lowe’s, Moore Lumber, Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, Sherwin-Williams, Target, The Home Depot and Tractor Supply for donating the containers.

The expanded 2026 effort builds on last year’s Fireworks Bucket Brigade, which distributed nearly 500 disposal buckets through local fireworks stands. Castle Rock Fire and Rescue recorded zero reported personal fireworks-related fires during the 2025 Fourth of July period. The American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation and state fire officials launched a nationwide campaign on May 1 that features Castle Rock and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Castle Rock Fire Chief Norris Croom warned that used fireworks can be dangerous if they are not discarded properly. Colorado fire officials warn that sparklers burn at more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire restrictions can change quickly and legal fireworks rules vary by jurisdiction, making it important to buy permissible fireworks only from a Colorado licensed fireworks store, stand or tent.

Castle Rock Police Department is adjusting patrol and dispatch staffing for the holiday, and Castle Rock Fire and Rescue is adding staffing. Under town rules, permissible fireworks may be used only on July 4 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. if no fire restrictions are in place. Fireworks that leave the ground, explode or fragment are illegal and can be seized, trigger a summons or lead to fines. If a fire ban is enacted, all personal fireworks are prohibited.

Castle Rock also plans a free public fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. July 4, launched from the former Acme Brick facility and weather and fire restrictions permitting. The display is expected to be visible from Festival Park, Metzler Ranch Community Park, Miller Activity Complex, Rock Park and parts of the Red Hawk neighborhood.