Recycle Election Signs - Free this Year!#
It’s that time of year again, election season! Here’s how you can recycle your signs (free this year at the Timberline Recycling Center!):
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Corrugated plastic signs can be taken to the City’s Timberline Recycling Center (free this year!) or the Loveland Recycling Center.
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Plastic sleeve-style signs (made of stretchy plastic material like grocery bags) can be recycled as plastic film at the City’s Timberline Recycling Center.
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Election signs made of cardboard or paperboard can be recycled in a curbside recycling cart or at at the City’s Timberline Recycling Center after removing the metal wicket.
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Metal sign wickets can be recycled as scrap metal at City’s Timberline Recycling Center (free this year!) or to a local scrap metal dealer.
Recycle Your Leaves!#
There are many options for handling fallen leaves this time of year, including exchanging them with gardeners, recycling them or composting them!
Curbside Trash Collection Services#
In early 2023, Fort Collins City Council adopted a contract for residential trash and recycling collection. The new service started on September 30, 2024.
The new program is designed to increase opportunities for composting and recycling, provide equitable and consistent pricing across the community, and increase safety and reducing emissions by reducing the number of trash trucks on residential streets.
Learn more about which homes are included in the new contract, services offered, pricing, and more.
2024 Plastic Regulations in Effect#
State and local leaders are prioritizing the health of Colorado's communities and ecosystems by implementing policies to reduce single-use plastics. Since January 1, 2024, plastic bags have been banned at large retailers, and expanded polystyrene food containers (Styrofoam) have been banned at all retail food establishments. There is a transitionary period for pre-2024 inventory. Click to find out more.
Bring more materials to the TRC free of charge!#
You can bring used antifreeze, batteries, motor oil, and paint to the Timberline Recycling Center Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard free of charge!
A to Z Recycling List#
Do You Know What Goes In The Recycle Bin? The A to Z Recycling List has been updated and expanded to incorporate more items, including those that can and cannot go in your curbside recycling bin. This interactive tool also includes items that can be donated or reused, rather than thrown away. Explore and share this resource to answer all your burning recycling questions!