Recycling Center Tours
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Take your class on a field trip to the Larimer County Recycling Center and see first hand what happens to the recyclable cans, bottles and paper after they have been picked up at the curb.
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Glass bottles and jars are sorted by color on a conveyor belt by people. Huge machinery separates plastic, glass and metal containers. See how cardboard is baled. It's awesome! Find out why contamination is a major problem!
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The recycling facility is located at 5887 So. Taft Hill Road (adjacent to the landfill) south of Fort Collins. Call (970) 498-5760 to arrange for a tour of the recycling center.
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The Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility offers tours to the public. Schools, boy/girl scout troops, businesses, or anyone else who may be interested in finding out more about the operation may call (970) 498-5760 to set up a tour of the facility.
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