Recycling Made Easy (Solid Waste)

What Goes in your Recycling Bin

Recycling in Larimer County, Colorado. Single stream recycling is the method used for recycling collection in Larimer County. This means that all recyclables can be collected in the same container to be transported to the recycling center. Recycling pickup typically occurs once every two weeks.

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See what's recyclable and what's not, by material type.

Where Do You Live?

All waste haulers in Larimer County, Colorado offer recycling service.
In some municipalities, recycling is included with trash service.
Find out how to recycle by choosing your location below.

Berthoud Estes Park Fort Collins

Loveland Johnstown Red Feather Timnath

Wellington Windsor

How to Recycle

Keep recyclables loose when setting out your recycling!
(Bagged recyclables go to the landfill.)
Mix all recyclables in the same recycling bin.
Empty, clean and rinse your recyclable containers.
Put plastic lids back on - labels are okay.
Flatten boxes to save space in your recycling bin.
More recycling rules.

Recycling Contaminants (no-no's)

Recycling Drop-off

Electronics Recycling

Recycling Center

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