Timberline Recycling Center#
Ready to take down your tree?
Recycle your live Christmas tree at the drop-off locations listed below. Fees apply, contact the specific location for details.*
Be sure to remove all items from the tree before dropping off, including: lights, wire, hooks, ornaments, tinsel, and fake snow.
- Timberline Recycling Center Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard: $10 ($5 entry fee, plus $5 per tree)
- Hageman Earth Cycle: $5 per tree
- Larimer County Landfill Green Waste Program: $5 per tree from December 27th - January 15th
*Free drop-off program for trees will not be available this year. The previous drop-off locations in city parks will not be operational.
Holiday Recycling Guide
Explore the Holiday Recycling Guide to learn how to properly recycle and dispose of holiday items.
The City of Fort Collins’ Timberline Recycling Center accepts both everyday recyclables (bottles, cans, cardboard etc.) and hard-to-recycle materials such as electronics, batteries, motor oil, wood waste and more.
Located at 1903 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins CO 80525 - Take a Virtual Tour
Everyday Recyclables Yard
Accepts everyday recyclables such as bottles, cans, cardboard, and glass, as well as plastic bags.
Free of charge to recycle.
Open seven days/week
365 days/year
During daylight hours
Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard
Accepts hard-to-recycle materials including electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, and more.
$5 entry fee applies plus additional fees for some materials.
Closed Sundays, Mondays & Holidays
Open Tuesday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Hours
Friday, December 24th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday, December 25th closed all day
Friday, December 31st from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday, January 1st closed all day
Volunteer
Passionate about recycling and waste reduction?
Recycling Ambassadors help visitors at the Timberline Recycling Center, support recycling education and outreach at local events and help research local recycling options.
Mulch Pick Up
Mulch generated from City of Fort Collins Forestry operations is available on a first-come-first served basis for Fort Collins community members. Please limit use to one truckload per day and plan to load mulch themselves. Mulch is subject to availability, there is not a set delivery schedule.
FAQs
Check out our frequently asked questions to learn more about the Timberline Recycling Center.