Solid Waste Disposal
For more details visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page or View our A-Z list of waste materials disposal page for a complete list.
Landfill Hours of Operation
The Larimer County Landfill is open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Gates close promptly at 4:30). Please note that Household Hazardous Waste Residential Drop-off is closed to the public on Wednesdays.
Items Accepted
- Mattresses - If you would like to recycle your mattress, here are some local options.
- Hot water heaters
- Furniture
- Refrigerators
- Tires & Rims
- Carpet
- TVs (electronics recycling)
- and more! For more details visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.
- View A-Z list of waste materials for a complete list
Cost of Disposal
The cost of disposal depends on how it's transported or the size. Residential cars, SUVs, passenger vans, pickup trucks, and cargo trucks are charged a flat fee.
- If you're bringing it in a car, passenger van, or SUV, you'll pay $15 for disposal.
- If you're bringing it in a truck or cargo van, you'll pay $25 for disposal.
- If you're hauling it on a trailer, you'll pay $12 per cubic yard for your load + CO surcharge.
To determine the price of your load, use the calculator.
The Larimer County Landfill is located south of Fort Collins on Taft Hill Road about two miles south of Harmony Road. From Loveland, drive north on Wilson Avenue about 6 miles north of the city limits.
Video Tour
Learn more about our operation on-site at the Larimer County Landfill. We also offer in-person tours to the public. Call (970) 498-5772 or email solidwasteeducation@larimer.org to schedule a visit to the landfill, garbage garage education center, recycling center and/or the hazardous waste program.
In Colorado, high winds can be a sudden occurrence. The Larimer County Landfill will be closed under high wind conditions. Wind conditions are closely monitored using an on-site wind meter.
In addition, the recycling area is closed when the Landfill is closed. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Education Center, and Business Office will maintain their normal business hours during periods of closure due to wind.
State regulations require landfills to close during high winds per the following: "Facilities for solid waste disposal where final disposal is performed, shall cease operations during periods when high winds are verified at the facility. High winds are defined as sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, or gusts of 55 mph or greater and are expected to persist for one hour or longer, as per the National Weather Service."
For up-to-the-minute information on unexpected closures (due to wind, etc.), call our 24-hour information line at (970) 498-5770. Press 1 for landfill, press 1 again for closures and hours.
View the Colorado Revised Statutes 42-4-1407 pertaining to covered loads.
All waste, regardless of type, size or weight must be completely enclosed with a cover and secured to your vehicle. This includes trash in plastic bags. Our uncovered load policy is strictly enforced; if you don't cover it, you'll be charged double fees.
Customers are responsible for uncovering their loads as well as offloading their trash at both the landfill and the transfer stations.
