Natural Resources

Welcome to the City Natural Resources Department Website. The department consists of four major program areas: Air Quality, Natural Areas, Recycling and Solid Waste, and Climate Wise.

The Fort Collins community has a strong commitment to the environment, and recognizes that environmental protection is directly related to protecting human health and maintaining a high quality of life. The City has many programs that enhance and protect the land, the water, and the air, from pollution prevention to wildlife habitat enhancement.

Spotlights

Fort Collins Expands Plastics Recycling Program

Residents of Fort Collins can now benefit from the City’s expanded plastics recycling program, giving the community the opportunity to recycle clean, plastic bottles and food containers numbered #1 through #7 at curbside pick-up, the Rivendell drop-off facility and the Larimer County Recycling Center.

• Read News Release
• Detailed Listing of Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Plastics