Recycling Centers in Fort Collins, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Fort Collins, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Fort Collins, Colorado. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Fort Collins area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Fort Collins: A Local Guide
Fort Collins has two public recycling options at opposite ends of the spectrum. The City of Fort Collins Timberline Recycling Center at 1903 S Timberline Rd is a full-service municipal facility open to everyone — no Larimer County residency required. Its Everyday Recyclables Yard accepts bottles, cans, cardboard, glass, and plastic bags at no charge, seven days a week (6 AM–8 PM in summer, 7 AM–6 PM in winter). A separate Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard, open Tuesday through Saturday for a $5 entry fee, handles electronics, paint, motor oil, scrap metal, wood waste, batteries, antifreeze, and cooking oil with itemized fees per item.
For scrap metal sales, Colorado Iron & Metal Inc at 903 Buckingham St has served Northern Colorado for decades, buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead-acid batteries, and end-of-life vehicles. Monday–Friday hours run 8 AM–4:30 PM year-round; Saturday hours (8 AM–Noon) apply March through November only. A government-issued photo ID is required for all sales, and prices change daily — call 970-482-7707 before hauling a load.
Fort Collins sits in Larimer County along the Cache la Poudre River in northern Colorado. Nearby cities with additional recycling options include Loveland, Greeley, and Windsor. The Colorado recycling directory lists all state-wide drop-off locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Fort Collins
Is the Timberline Recycling Center free to use in Fort Collins?
The Everyday Recyclables Yard is completely free and open seven days a week. The Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard charges a $5 entry fee (Tuesday–Saturday), plus itemized fees for certain items like electronics ($10–$150) and wood waste ($9–$11/cu. yd.). Batteries, motor oil, paint, and antifreeze in residential quantities are free after the $5 entry. See the full fee schedule at the Timberline Recycling Center page.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or sell a junk car in Fort Collins?
Colorado Iron & Metal Inc at 903 Buckingham St buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals and end-of-life vehicles (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 8 AM–Noon, Mar–Nov). The Timberline Recycling Center also accepts scrap metal in its Hard-to-Recycle Yard (Tue–Sat, $5 entry) but does not pay for materials.
Does Fort Collins have a place to drop off old TVs and electronics?
Yes. The Timberline Recycling Center's Hard-to-Recycle Yard (Tue–Sat) accepts electronics for a fee: cell phones are free, laptops cost $10, flat-screen TVs $15–$20, and CRT/tube TVs $20–$50. A $5 yard entry fee also applies.
Do I need to live in Fort Collins to use the Timberline Recycling Center?
No. The center is open to everyone regardless of city or county of residence. Some materials in the Hard-to-Recycle Yard — motor oil, antifreeze, and cooking oil — are limited to residential quantities (maximum 5 gallons), but there is no residency check for entry.