Recycling Centers in Longmont, CO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Longmont, Colorado. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Longmont has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Longmont: A Local Guide
Longmont, Colorado has 3 recycling centers listed below, headlined by the city-run Longmont Recycling Center. The City of Longmont includes single-stream curbside recycling for all single-family and many multi-family homes as part of monthly trash fees, collected every other week with blue-lidded carts out by 7 a.m. For the statewide picture, see the Colorado recycling directory.
The standout here is the City of Longmont Recycling Center at 140 Martin St, a free drop-off for residents that takes single-stream recyclables (cardboard/single-stream bins are 24/7) plus hard-to-recycle items like scrap metal, Styrofoam, and plastic bags during staffed hours. For scrap, see Bazor Recycling on S Sunset St. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For more options, the Front Range is close by: Boulder (4 centers) is just west, with the big Denver (36) and Arvada (6) metro to the south. Browse the full list on the Colorado state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Longmont
Is recycling free in Longmont?
Yes. Curbside single-stream recycling is included for all single-family and many multi-family customers as part of the monthly trash collection fee, with no separate charge. The City of Longmont Recycling Center at 140 Martin St also offers free drop-off recycling and composting for City residents.
What are the Longmont Recycling Center hours and what does it accept?
At 140 Martin St, the cardboard and single-stream drop-off bins are available 24/7, while the yard waste, food-waste compost, Styrofoam, and metal drop-off areas are open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. It accepts hard-to-recycle items like clean plastic bags and scrap metal. Bring a City of Longmont trash/recycle utility bill (less than 6 months old) and ID to show residency.
How often is curbside recycling collected in Longmont?
Longmont Waste Services collects curbside recycling every other week. Place your blue-lidded recycling cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled day. You can look up your custom schedule by address online or via the City's mobile app at longmontcolorado.gov.
Do I need to be a Longmont resident to use the Recycling Center?
Yes. The free drop-off at the Longmont Recycling Center is for City of Longmont residents, and staff ask you to bring a City trash and recycle utility bill less than 6 months old plus identification. The center is closed on holidays and may close during severe weather.