Larimer County, CO Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Mattress/box spring
- $40 each
- Appliance with Freon
- $36 each
- Auto/light-truck tire
- $7.50 (no rim)
- General waste minimum
- $13.25/cubic yard, 2 cy min
- Bulk pickup service
- None; self-haul to landfill
Summary
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.
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).
Full Breakdown
The Larimer County Landfill at 5887 South Taft Hill Road accepts bulky and special wastes for a fee under its published 2026 fee schedule. Rates include mattresses/box springs at $40 each, appliances without Freon at $20 each, appliances with Freon at $36 each, and auto/light-truck tires at $7.50 without a rim ($13.50 with rim). General solid waste is $13.25 per cubic yard with a two-cubic-yard minimum. Many bulky items are recycled with no Colorado surcharge. Unincorporated residents self-haul these items, as there is no county bulk-pickup service.
Violations & Fines
Dumping bulky items on public or private land instead of the landfill is illegal dumping/littering, prosecutable under C.R.S. 18-4-511 and the state Solid Waste Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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