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Yearly Results#

Since 2010, Utilities has been helping Fort Collins residents dispose of hazardous waste responsibly.

The 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event was a big success bringing in 1,645 participants and collecting approximately 84,439 pounds of household hazardous waste.

View collection and participation data below for yearly results.

Event Attendance#

table showing attendance

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Total Household Hazardous Waste Collected#

Total HHW Collected: 2019 - 110,495 lbs, 2018 - 148,097 lbs, 2017 - 107,886 lbs, 2016 - 127,689 lbs, 2015 - 126,700 lbs, 2014

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2024 Results by Type#

pie chart showing waste collected. Paint is the largest category followed by flammable liquids.

Did You Know?

Opening curtains and shades during the winter can help the sun warm your home.

You can save approximately 50¢ per load by drying your laundry during off-peak hours. 

When it rains, pollutants go down storm drains, contaminating our water bodies. Small leaks and drips add up. Don’t drip and drive.