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Trash & Recycling in Fort Collins, CO (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Fort Collins, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Fort Collins provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection on designated days. Missed pickups can be reported to Colorado waste haulers or municipal services.

Fort Collins Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Fort Collins requires bins placed at the curb with lids closed on collection day. Bins must be removed from the curb within a set timeframe after pickup.

Fort Collins Trash Bin Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Fort Collins offers scheduled bulk item pickup for large items like furniture and appliances. Advance scheduling typically required. Some items may need special handling.

Fort Collins Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Fort Collins requires residential recycling of accepted materials. Contamination with non-recyclables may cause entire bins to be rejected at the curb.

Fort Collins Mandatory Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Larimer County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fort Collins city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Larimer County