The City of Fort Collins’ Timberline Recycling Center accepts everyday recyclables such as bottles, cans, cardboard, and glass, along with hard-to-recycle materials including electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, and wood waste. The center is part of the city’s waste-diversion services.
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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed
Colorado Iron & Metal is a full-service metal recycling site serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They offer roll-off container services for larger jobs and specialize in various metal processing techniques. The site operates in Fort Collins and Loveland, providing cash payments for scrap metal.
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Listed hours: Summer: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Winter Sat closed
Accepts: Lead acid batteries, Copper, Aluminum, Steel, Scrap metal
Services: Full-service metal recycling · Roll-off container service
What are the accepted hours for recycling?
During summer (March – November), hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In winter (December – February), hours remain the same, but Saturday is closed.
What identification is required for sales?
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all sales.
Fort Collins Automotive Salvage is a local salvage yard offering new and used auto parts, plus purchase of unwanted and wrecked vehicles. The yard provides towing and serves customers across northern Colorado with in-person parts sales and honest, timely service.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Accepts: Used auto parts, New auto parts, Junk cars, Wrecked vehicles, Unwanted vehicles, Domestic vehicles, Foreign vehicles
Services: Salvage yard · New auto parts sales · Used auto parts sales · Unwanted car purchase · Wrecked car purchase · Towing available
What are the hours at Fort Collins Automotive Salvage?
The yard is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Does Fort Collins Automotive Salvage buy junk cars?
Yes. The business purchases unwanted and wrecked cars and can arrange towing.
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Larimer County Landfill & Waste Diversion is a waste management facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving residents and businesses throughout Larimer County. This municipal facility provides essential waste disposal, recycling, and environmental education services to the community, operating as part of Larimer County's commitment to responsible waste management and environmental stewardship. WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: • Landfill Disposal: Accepts a variety of waste materials for proper disposal • Recycling Center: Single-stream and specialized recycling services • Electronics Recycling: Dedicated electronics and TV recycling program • Household Hazardous Waste: Safe disposal of hazardous materials and liquids • Drop 'n' Swap Store: Free reusable items including paints, stains, and cleaners • Garbage Garage Education Center: Educational tours and waste management programs FACILITY OPERATIONS: • Landfill Disposal: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Electronics Recycling: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Recycle Bins: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Household Hazardous Waste: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed Wednesdays) • Business Office: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Education Center: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Reservations required) ACCEPTED WASTE MATERIALS: • Mattresses and furniture • Electronics including TVs • Tires and rims • Carpet and flooring materials • Refrigerators and appliances • Hot water heaters • Household hazardous waste • General household waste • Construction and demolition debris SPECIAL PROGRAMS: • Household Hazardous Waste Program: Safe disposal of paints, stains, cleaners, automotive products • Drop 'n' Swap Store: Free reusable household items for residents • Garbage Garage Education Center: Educational tours and waste management programs • Electronics Recycling: Dedicated program for electronic waste disposal • Fee Calculator: Online tool to estimate disposal costs IMPORTANT NOTICE: The current landfill is expected to reach capacity and close by late 2025. A new, modern landfill is under construction in northern Larimer County and is anticipated to begin accepting waste in July 2026. A new waste diversion facility is also under construction at the existing site, scheduled for completion in April 2026. SERVICE AREAS: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and surrounding communities throughout Larimer County, Colorado. WHY CHOOSE LARIMER COUNTY LANDFILL: • Municipal facility with public service commitment • waste management services • Environmental education and outreach programs • Safe hazardous waste disposal • Community-focused programs and services • Professional staff and clean facility operations Contact Larimer County Landfill for waste disposal services, recycling programs, or to learn more about environmental education opportunities in Fort Collins and Larimer County.
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Scott's Used Parts is a full-service supplier of salvaged and used auto parts in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company focuses on providing quality used auto parts for a range of vehicles, backed by a warranty for customer satisfaction.
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Accepts: Used auto parts, OEM recycled parts, Junk vehicles, All makes and models, Honda parts, Domestic parts, Import parts
Services: Part Search · Sell Your Car For Cash · Sell Your Scrap Metal
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
How can I contact you?
You can reach us at 970-498-0662 or sales@hondapartsused.com.
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Materials Accepted in Fort Collins
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fort Collins include Bottles, Cans, Cardboard, Glass, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Fort Collins provides curbside trash, recycling, and yard trimmings through a contracted Pay-As-You-Throw program with Republic Services, and backs it with the city-run Timberline Recycling Center. The center splits in two: a free Everyday Recyclables Yard where each material has its own numbered container, and a fee-based Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard for electronics, batteries, paint, and motor oil. Matching your load to the right yard before you go saves both time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Timberline Recycling Center free?
The Everyday Recyclables Yard is free and takes cardboard, low-grade mixed paper, commingled bottles and cans, glass, white office paper, and plastic bags and film. The Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard charges a $5 entry fee, with additional fees on some materials.
Which materials avoid the $5 entry fee?
Residents dropping off only antifreeze, batteries, paint, plastic bags and film, or used motor oil pay no entry fee. Antifreeze and motor oil are limited to 5 gallons per visit and must be free of contaminants, and paint is limited to 30 gallons in labeled, non-leaking containers.
Can I recycle glass at the Timberline Recycling Center?
Yes, in containers 8 and 9. Empty, clean bottles and jars of all colors are accepted and labels are fine, but metal lids should be removed and placed in the bin separately. Ceramics, bakeware, Pyrex, drinking glasses, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, and fish tanks are not the kind of glass the center can take.
How do I dispose of electronics in Fort Collins?
Colorado law makes it illegal to throw electronic items such as TVs, computers, and cell phones in the trash. Electronics go to the Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard, where the $5 entry fee applies plus a per-item fee, though cell phones and landline phones are listed at no charge.
What scrap metal does the center accept?
Wire, extension cords, holiday lights and other cables, small items that are at least 50 percent metal, and lawn mowers, snowblowers, and other small-engine items with the fluids drained first. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other Freon-containing items, pressurized containers such as propane tanks, and anything with a circuit board are excluded from scrap metal and handled as e-waste instead.
Recycling tips for Fort Collins
•Flatten cardboard and keep pieces no longer than 4 feet for the cardboard containers.
•Do not crush cans or containers before putting them in the commingled bins.
•Take empty motor oil and antifreeze containers home for the trash because they are not recyclable.
•Sort by container number in the Everyday Recyclables Yard rather than mixing paper grades.
•Remove screws, bolts, hinges, and handles from bulky rigid plastics before drop-off.