Fort Collins, CO trash pickup schedule
Fort Collins trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services City-contracted residential trash, recycling and seasonal yard trimmings program (service started 2024-09-30) for all single-unit and small multi-unit homes (seven or fewer units) inside Fort Collins city limits. Households may opt out of the City program but still pay the City's $11.41/month opt-out fee (unless granted a variance) and use a different hauler or self-haul. Larger multi-unit buildings and businesses are outside the program (the program pages do not describe their service).1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly (XS 35-gallon cart: every two weeks), recycling weekly, yard waste weekly in season12 |
| Set out | at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; collection 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; wheels against the curb where street parking is allowed, otherwise end of driveway; store carts behind the front of the home on other days2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services 'See My Schedule' address lookup / Republic Services app1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday service on Fri Nov 27, Friday service on Sat Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged); last yard-trimmings week ends Sat Nov 28 because of the delay1 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Fort Collins holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Six holidays delay collection one day: if your service day falls on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, collection that week is one day late1 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday service on Fri Jan 2, Friday service on Sat Jan 32 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri service moves to Tue May 26 - Sat May 302 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | July 4, 2026 is a Saturday; the 2026 calendar shows Wed Jul 1 - Fri Jul 3 on their normal days2 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri service moves to Tue Sep 8 - Sat Sep 122 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday service on Fri Nov 27, Friday service on Sat Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged); last yard-trimmings week ends Sat Nov 28 because of the delay1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday service on Sat Dec 26 (Mon-Thu unchanged)2 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Fort Collins
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic 970-416-2012 by 4 p.m. the day before your service day; place items at the curb close to the street, not blocked by vehicles; remove batteries, gas, oil and liquids2 |
| Limits | 2 free eligible ('no-fee') bulk items per year (items under 60 lb and no dimension over 6 ft); other items for a fee3 |
| Fees | Larger/two-person items $40; appliances without Freon $50; mattresses/box springs $40 (twin-queen) or $75 (king+), must be bagged; items over 60 lb or a dimension over 6 ft $75; extra 32-gal bags/boxes $4 each3 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Fort Collins
| Pickup | weekly1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (bottles and jars; never broken glass; no window glass, drinking glasses, Pyrex)6 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, jugs and tubs only (e.g. #5 dairy/deli tubs); no clamshells, plastic party cups or take-out containers; no motor oil, chemical or pesticide bottles10 |
Accepted
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes — seasonal yard trimmings cart included (opt-out saves $5/month, except XS)1 |
|---|---|
| Season | 2026 season: March 30 - November 28, 2026 (final week Thanksgiving week); off-season pause December-March; resumes Monday March 29, 202719 |
| How often | weekly in season1 |
| Rules | City yard trimmings cart only (no personal cans); grass, leaves, weeds/plant material, brush and limbs up to 3 in. diameter that fit with lid closed; no bags or ties, no plastic, rocks/soil, glass, painted/treated wood, pet waste or large branches; overflow not collected25 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Extra cart | second 95-gallon yard trimmings cart $15/month9 |
| Christmas trees | Drop-off (no curbside program found): City Timberline Recycling Center Hard to Recycle Materials Yard, 1903 S. Timberline Rd ($5 entry fee plus $5 per tree); Larimer County Green Waste Program, 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd ($5 per tree, December 26 to January 16; the page gives no year); remove all decorations7 |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go loose in the yard trimmings cart through the season end (Nov 28, 2026); off-season extra yard trimmings: call 970-416-2012 to schedule $4 per 35-gal bag (landfilled)1 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Timberline Recycling Center (incl. Hard to Recycle Materials Yard)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1903 S. Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525 · Map67 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Hard to Recycle Materials Yard: $5 entry fee (item fees may apply)7 |
| Phone | (970) 829-6337 |
| Notes | Hours not published on the A to Z app. |
Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526 · Map8 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | (970) 498-5771 |
| Notes | Left null. |
Larimer County Recycling Drop-off Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins · Map6 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | 970-498-5760 |
| Notes | Hours/fees on larimer.gov; left null. Larimer County's current landfill/transfer facilities could not be checked. |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call Republic 970-416-2012 or use the Republic Services online account / app ('Notify us of a missed pickup')1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Republic Services Fort Collins customer service 970-416-2012 (Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm, Sun closed); email [email protected]; City program variance questions 970-416-2148 / [email protected]12 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | fortcollins.gov |
Nearby cities
- Greeley, CO18 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Longmont, CO26 miles · The city collects
- Boulder, CO38 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Thornton, CO44 miles · The city collects
- Arvada, CO50 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Denver, CO55 miles · The city collects
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- Arlington, TXRepublic Services
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
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- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
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- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
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- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
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- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All Colorado cities: Colorado trash pickup schedules.
Fort Collins trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Fort Collins?
Trash is collected weekly (XS 35-gallon cart: every two weeks). Fort Collins does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services 'See My Schedule' address lookup / Republic Services app app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fort Collins?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday service on Fri Nov 27, Friday service on Sat Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged); last yard-trimmings week ends Sat Nov 28 because of the delay
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fort Collins?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday service on Sat Dec 26 (Mon-Thu unchanged)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Fort Collins?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday service on Fri Jan 2, Friday service on Sat Jan 3
How do I get rid of bulky items in Fort Collins?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic 970-416-2012 by 4 p.m. the day before your service day; place items at the curb close to the street, not blocked by vehicles; remove batteries, gas, oil and liquids Fees: Larger/two-person items $40; appliances without Freon $50; mattresses/box springs $40 (twin-queen) or $75 (king+), must be bagged; items over 60 lb or a dimension over 6 ft $75; extra 32-gal bags/boxes $4 each.
Does Fort Collins recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars; never broken glass; no window glass, drinking glasses, Pyrex).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fort Collins?
Use the city’s online form (Call Republic 970-416-2012 or use the Republic Services online account / app ('Notify us of a missed pickup')) or call Republic Services Fort Collins customer service 970-416-2012 (Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm, Sun closed); email [email protected]; City program variance questions 970-416-2148 / [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Republic Services of Fort Collins, CO (City contracted program page)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Fort Collins Recycling & Trash Service Guide 2026 (Republic Services)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Fort Collins Residential Bulk Item Guide 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Fort Collins Recycling GuideContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Fort Collins Yard Trimmings cart guideContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling A to Z Guide: Glass Bottle or JarCity · apps.fcgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Recycling A to Z Guide: Christmas Tree, LiveCity · apps.fcgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Recycling A to Z Guide: Paint - LatexCity · apps.fcgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Fort Collins Community Newsletter Q2 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Recycling A to Z Guide: Plastic ContainerCity · apps.fcgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Recycling A to Z Guide: Timberline Recycling Center, Larimer County Recycling Drop-off Center, Shredded PaperCity · apps.fcgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Welcome to the City of Fort Collins Residential Trash & Recycling Program (welcome letter)City · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Extra Small Trash Service Collection Calendar 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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