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.
There is no county ordinance requiring residents to recycle, but the county-run Recycling Center at 5887 South Taft Hill Road accepts everyday recyclables free of charge, including cardboard, glass, paper, mixed containers, and plastic bags. For recyclable materials sold by weight, the minimum load is 400 pounds, except aluminum cans, of which any amount is accepted. The center is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closing during high winds. Fort Collins provides curbside recycling to city customers bundled with its Pay-As-You-Throw trash program.
No county penalty for not recycling; contaminating recycling loads or dumping non-recyclables improperly may be handled as illegal dumping.
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Loveland, CO
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