Who: Fort Collins residents (commercial waste not accepted)
When & Where: Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., City of Fort Collins Streets Facility, 625 Ninth St.
Accepted Items
- pesticides
- painting products
- household batteries
- fluorescent bulbs
- cleaning and automotive products
- vitamins and supplements
- personal care products
- mercury-containing items
Spring Back Colorado mattress recyclers also will collect mattresses and box springs for $15 per item (cash or charge). Details: SpringBackCO.org
Items Not Accepted
- tires
- e-waste
- asbestos
- explosives
- pharmaceuticals
- bio-waste (needles, bandages)
- commercial and industrial waste
Additional Opportunities
Household hazardous waste can be taken year-round to the Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Details: larimer.org/solidwaste/haz/household
The Timberline Recycling Center’s Hard-to-Recycle Yard, 1903 S. Timberline Rd., accepts antifreeze, batteries, motor oil, paint and plastic bags, free of charge. Details: fcgov.com/TRC
For more information: fcgov.com/HHW, [email protected], 970-212-2900 or V/TDD 711
