Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Fort Collins, CO
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Fort Collins residents — from official city and county sources.
- Pay-As-You-Throw — bill based on trash cart size. City-contracted Republic Services: weekly trash (XS cart every two weeks), weekly recycling (up to two 95-gal carts), seasonal weekly yard trimmings. Carts out by 7am. To get city-contracted service call Republic at 970-416-2012
- Two free bulk items per year, scheduled on demand through Republic Services
- Free (two bulk items per year included in city-contracted program)
- City of Fort Collins — city-contracted program via Republic Services (970-416-2012); other licensed haulers also serve the city
At a glance: Fort Collins
- Trash day
- Pay-As-You-Throw — bill based on trash cart size. City-contracted Republic Services: weekly trash (XS cart every two weeks), weekly recycling (up to two 95-gal carts), seasonal weekly yard trimmings. Carts out by 7am. To get city-contracted service call Republic at 970-416-2012
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk items per year, scheduled on demand through Republic Services
- Bulk cost
- Free (two bulk items per year included in city-contracted program)
- Dump
- Larimer County Landfill
- Hazardous waste
- Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at the Landfill)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Pay-As-You-Throw — bill based on trash cart size. City-contracted Republic Services: weekly trash (XS cart every two weeks), weekly recycling (up to two 95-gal carts), seasonal weekly yard trimmings. Carts out by 7am. To get city-contracted service call Republic at 970-416-2012
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larimer County Landfill | landfill | 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526 | Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm; closed on listed county holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at the Landfill)
- Address
- 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
- Phone
- 970-498-5773
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8am–4:30pm; closed to the public Wednesday (business waste by appointment only)
- Residency
- Free for Larimer County residents; Larimer County residents only (30-gallon limit per vehicle)
Accepted
- paint
- lawn chemicals
- automotive fluids
- batteries (under 300 watt-hours)
- cleaners
- fluorescent bulbs (up to 10 per visit)
- propane/butane tanks (grill size or smaller)
Not accepted
- electronics
- e-bike/e-scooter/EV batteries
- acetylene tanks
- radioactive waste
- smoke detectors
- incandescent and LED bulbs
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Seasonal weekly yard trimmings collection April 1–November 30 included in city program (65 or 95-gal cart); additional cart $15/mo; bulk yard waste pickup $4 per 32-gallon bag (goes to landfill, not compost)
E-waste
- How
- Electronics recycling drop-off at the Larimer County Landfill electronics recycling scale house; electronics are NOT accepted at the HHW facility
City program covers single-family homes and small multifamily (7 or fewer units) within city limits; buildings with 8+ units excluded. Opt-out available ($11.41/mo) with a different hauler. Large appliances recycled near the landfill disposal area for regular landfill fees plus possible freon fee. Drop N' Swap shop at HHW gives usable products back to the public free.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Fort Collins, CO?
- Pay-As-You-Throw — bill based on trash cart size. City-contracted Republic Services: weekly trash (XS cart every two weeks), weekly recycling (up to two 95-gal carts), seasonal weekly yard trimmings. Carts out by 7am. To get city-contracted service call Republic at 970-416-2012
- When is bulk pickup in Fort Collins, CO?
- Two free bulk items per year, scheduled on demand through Republic Services Call Republic Services at 970-416-2012 to schedule (city-contracted program customers)
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Fort Collins?
- Free (two bulk items per year included in city-contracted program)
- Where can I dump trash near Fort Collins?
- Larimer County Landfill (5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Fort Collins?
- Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at the Landfill) (5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526)
- Yard waste in Fort Collins: Seasonal weekly yard trimmings collection April 1–November 30 included in city program (65 or 95-gal cart); additional cart $15/mo; bulk yard waste pickup $4 per 32-gallon bag (goes to landfill, not compost)
- Seasonal weekly yard trimmings collection April 1–November 30 included in city program (65 or 95-gal cart); additional cart $15/mo; bulk yard waste pickup $4 per 32-gallon bag (goes to landfill, not compost)
- E-waste in Fort Collins: Electronics recycling drop-off at the Larimer County Landfill electronics recycling scale house; electronics are NOT accepted at the HHW facility
- Electronics recycling drop-off at the Larimer County Landfill electronics recycling scale house; electronics are NOT accepted at the HHW facility