Glass bottles & jars
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Free; sort by color
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Loveland curbside recycling cart
Cost: Accepted, but City says only ~30% of curbside glass gets recycled vs 100% at drop-off
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Larimer County recycling drop-off (old landfill entrance, 5887 S Taft Hill Rd) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: Free (food & beverage glass only)
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/recyclebins
Loveland drop-off glass sites also include Kroh Park, Barnes Park, North Lake Park and Mountain View HS lots (per City).
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Drinking glasses, wine glasses, Pyrex, ceramics, mirrors
sourced- Regular trash (not recyclable)
Cost: —
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Confirmed: City of Loveland lists drinking glasses, Pyrex, ceramics, mirrors as contaminants. Fort Collins A–Z and Larimer County agree. Wrap broken glass before trashing; donate intact glassware.
Also see: https://apps.fcgov.com/recycling/items/?item=9
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/recyclebins
Also see: https://apps.fcgov.com/recycling/items/?item=9
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/recyclebins
Cardboard (corrugated)
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Free; flatten & cut to fit 3' x 6" slot
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Loveland curbside cart
Cost: Cut to fit inside cart
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Larimer County recycling drop-off
Cost: Free; flatten
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/recyclebins
Plastic grocery bags
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Free (grocery, newspaper, dry-cleaning bags only)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County recycling drop-off
Cost: Free; bags only, no other film
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/recyclebins - Home Depot store entrance recycling station
Cost: Free
Source: https://ecoactions.homedepot.com/projects/recycle-rechargeable-batteries-the-home-depot/
Not accepted in Loveland yard-waste carts.
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Styrofoam / block foam
partly unverified- Trash (not recyclable locally)
Cost: —
Source: https://apps.fcgov.com/recycling/items/?item=148 - Green Girl Recycling, 1801 Boston Ave, Longmont (303-442-7535)
Cost: Unverified — call ahead
Source: https://apps.fcgov.com/recycling/items/?item=148 - Eco-Cycle CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder (303-444-6634)
Cost: Unverified — call ahead
Source: https://apps.fcgov.com/recycling/items/?item=148
#6 white block foam only at Longmont/Boulder options. Food foam goes in trash.
Household batteries
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Accepted (City lists under 'fees apply' — amount not posted; call 970-962-2529)
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Larimer County HHW (under 300 Wh)
Cost: Free for Larimer County residents
Source: https://larimer.gov/solidwaste/haz/household - Weld County HHW (Johnstown/Weld residents)
Cost: Free for Weld residents
Source: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal
Rechargeable batteries (Li-ion, NiCd, etc.)
sourced- The Home Depot — Call2Recycle bin at store entrance
Cost: Free; up to 11 lb & under 300 Wh, non-leaking
Source: https://ecoactions.homedepot.com/projects/recycle-rechargeable-batteries-the-home-depot/ - Larimer County HHW
Cost: Free for county residents
Source: https://larimer.gov/solidwaste/haz/household
Car batteries
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Accepted (fees section — confirm)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
TVs & computer monitors
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Fees apply (amount not listed online — call 970-962-2529)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County electronics recycling (old landfill entrance, 5887 S Taft Hill Rd)
Cost: $.91/lb regular residential electronics
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - Best Buy (any participating store)
Cost: $29.99 per TV ≤50"; Insignia/Dynex ≤50" free; max 2 TVs/day
Source: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025 - Loveland special curbside pickup
Cost: Fee quoted by phone, billed to utility bill
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Larger TVs at Best Buy need haul-away ($199.99 standalone). Not covered by Loveland's cleanup voucher.
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste
Laptops, computers, tablets, phones
sourced- Best Buy
Cost: Free (laptops limit 5/day)
Source: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025 - Larimer County electronics recycling
Cost: $.65/lb laptops, CPUs, tablets
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Computer components & phones accepted
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Microwaves
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Accepted as metal (remove plate)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Best Buy does NOT accept microwaves for in-store drop-off (haul-away only).
Also see: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
Also see: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
Appliances (washers, water heaters, dishwashers)
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Accepted with metal; fee not stated online
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: $20 each (no freon)
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - Loveland special curbside pickup
Cost: Fee quoted by phone
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Refrigerators, freezers, AC units (freon)
partly unverified- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: $25 charge
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: $36 each
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - Efficiency Works Appliance Recycling
Cost: Listed as free by City of Loveland — details unverified
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Mattresses & box springs
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: $29 each (no bed bugs/rodents)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: $40 each
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees
Not covered by Loveland cleanup voucher or Berthoud free-day voucher.
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Tires
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING (Oct 2026), expected back early November
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: Accepted per City of Loveland notice; fee — see county schedule
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees
Furniture, couches, bulky junk
sourced- Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
Cost: $20 car/SUV, $37 pickup flat fee; trailers $13.25/cu yd
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon — Household Clean-up voucher
Cost: FREE once/year for Loveland residents paying the Solid Waste Programs fee; up to 2.7 cu yd; request voucher online
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Loveland special curbside pickup
Cost: Fee quoted by phone (970-962-2529), 24-hr notice
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Weld County Large Item Disposal Voucher (Weld residents)
Cost: One free truck/trailer load ≤1 ton — valid Mar 2–Oct 31, 2026
Source: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal/Large-Item-Disposal-Voucher - Johnstown: Waste Connections large-item pickup
Cost: May be extra charge; 48 hr notice (303-288-2100)
Source: https://johnstownco.gov/452/Garbage-and-Recycling
Weld voucher landfills: North Weld (40000 WCR 25, Ault), Front Range (1830 WCR 5, Erie), Buffalo Ridge (11655 WCR 59, Keenesburg).
Also see: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal/Large-Item-Disposal-Voucher
Also see: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal/Large-Item-Disposal-Voucher
Paint, stains, solvents, lawn chemicals, auto fluids
sourced- Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste (old landfill entrance, 5887 S Taft Hill Rd) — Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8am–4:30pm (closed Wed)
Cost: Free for Larimer County residents
Source: https://larimer.gov/solidwaste/haz/household - Weld County North HHW, 1311 N 17th Ave, Greeley — Tue, Thu, Sat 8am–5pm
Cost: Free for Weld residents; ≤5-gal containers, 200 lb/day limit
Source: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal - Weld County South HHW, 5500 Hwy 52, Dacono — Wed, Fri, Sat 9am–4pm
Cost: Free for Weld residents
Source: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Environmental-Health-Services/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal
Johnstown straddles Larimer & Weld — use the HHW for the county you live in. Loveland Recycling Center does not take hazardous waste.
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Also see: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs
sourced- Larimer County HHW
Cost: Free for county residents
Source: https://larimer.gov/solidwaste/haz/household - Home Depot store entrance recycling station
Cost: Free (CFLs)
Source: https://ecoactions.homedepot.com/projects/recycle-rechargeable-batteries-the-home-depot/
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Motor oil & cooking oil
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Motor oil ≤8 gal/day; cooking oil ≤5 gal/visit
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Also see: https://loveland.recollect.net/
Yard waste (grass, leaves, branches)
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Free for city residents with Yard Waste Permit; non-residents $7.50/cu yd grass/leaves, $8.50 branches
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Loveland yard-waste curbside cart
Cost: $9.75/month; service Mar 30–Dec 3, 2026
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Larimer County green waste
Cost: $9 car, $16 pickup
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees - Johnstown curbside
Cost: Bag and tie leaves/clippings
Source: https://johnstownco.gov/452/Garbage-and-Recycling
Nov 2–Dec 3, 2026: Loveland yard-cart customers can set out extra leaf bags (3 paper or 2 plastic).
Concrete
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Pieces ≤30", ≤2.5 cu yd, no rebar (fee not listed)
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center - Larimer County Central Diversion & Transfer Station, 2388 W. Trilby Rd (all public disposal since Aug 3, 2026) — Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm (rubble)
Cost: $40/cu yd
Source: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/fees
Car seats
sourced- City of Loveland Recycling Center, 400 N. Wilson Ave. — Tue–Sun 7:30am–4:30pm, closed Mon
Cost: Free
Source: https://www.lovgov.org/services/public-works/trash-recycling/recycling-center
Curbside trash basics by town
sourced- Loveland: City of Loveland Solid Waste
Cost: Trash carts $4 (17 gal) to $24 (95 gal)/month; extra bags $4 each (up to 5)
Source: https://loveland.recollect.net/ - Johnstown: Waste Connections (Town contract, billed on utility bill)
Cost: Weekly trash (Mon west / Wed east of Colorado Blvd), recycling every other week; out by 7am
Source: https://johnstownco.gov/452/Garbage-and-Recycling - Berthoud: open market — choose a Town-licensed hauler
Cost: Some HOAs/Metro Districts require a specific hauler
Source: https://www.berthoud.org/1387/Trash-and-Utility-Providers