5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Larimer County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Larimer County does not run curbside trash collection in unincorporated areas. Residents subscribe privately with a licensed hauler or self-haul to the Larimer County Landfill on South Taft Hill Road.
Unincorporated Larimer County sets no ordinance on trash-cart setout or placement times. Your private hauler dictates where and when to place containers; city residents follow municipal cart rules.
Large items like mattresses, appliances, furniture, electronics, and tires are accepted at the Larimer County Landfill for per-item fees. Mattresses and box springs cost $40 each; appliances with Freon cost $36 each.
2026 Larimer County Landfill Fee Schedule
Mattresses/Box Springs $40 each. Appliances (without freon) $20 each. Appliances (with freon) $36 each. Tires (auto/light truck) $7.50 without rim, $13.50 with rim. General municipal solid waste $13.25 per cubic yard (2 cubic yard minimum charge).
Larimer County does not mandate household recycling in unincorporated areas but operates a free Recycling Center at the landfill, open Monday–Saturday 8:00–4:30, accepting cardboard, glass, paper, mixed containers, and more.
Larimer County Recycling Center
Recycling Center drop-off hours are Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 4:30. EXCEPT FOR ALUMINUM, THE MINIMUM LOAD REQUIRED IS 400 POUNDS. Any amount of aluminum (cans only) is accepted.
Dumping trash, debris, or waste on public or private land is illegal in Larimer County. State law (C.R.S. 18-4-511) makes littering a class 2 petty offense, and the county Department of Health & Environment investigates illegal dump sites.
2 cities in Larimer County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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