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Fort Collins Dump — Larimer County Transfer Station Hours & Fees

The Larimer County Landfill on South Taft Hill Road closed on August 3, 2026. Fort Collins and Loveland residents now take their trash to the county's new Central Diversion & Transfer Station at 2388 W. Trilby Rd., open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A carload costs $20 and a pickup $37, flat.

The new Larimer County North Landfill near Wellington opened the same day, for haulers and people who live near it. The old landfill entrance still takes hazardous waste and electronics. Here's where each load goes now.

Disposal sites in Fort Collins

Central Diversion & Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Larimer County Solid Waste

2388 W. Trilby Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 Directions

📞 (970) 498-5760

Hours
Mon–Sat8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Car, SUV or passenger van: $20 flat
  • Pickup or cargo van: $37 flat (no side boards, not above the cab)
  • Trailers: $13.25 a cubic yard, 2-yard minimum, plus the state surcharge
  • Green waste: $9 a car, $16 a pickup, $13 a cubic yard in a trailer
  • Rubble (concrete, dirt, sod, asphalt, stumps): $40 a cubic yard; shingles $36; drywall $13.25
  • Mattresses and box springs: $40 each (recycled)
  • Appliances: $20 each; with freon $36
  • Car and light-truck tires: $7.50, $13.50 on the rim (9 a trip, the state maximum)
  • Uncovered or unsecured loads pay double

Accepts: Household trash, green waste, construction debris, rubble, shingles, appliances, mattresses, tires

Won't take: Car bodies, hazardous and liquid waste

Opened August 3, 2026. This is the station for people in and near Fort Collins and Loveland.

Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; closes at 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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Larimer County North Landfill

Landfill

Larimer County Solid Waste

15669 N. County Rd. 9, Wellington, CO 80549 Directions

📞 (970) 498-5760

Hours
Mon–Sat8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Same 2026 fees as the Central Diversion & Transfer Station: $20 a carload, $37 a pickup

Opened August 3, 2026, for commercial haulers and residents within about 10 miles, including Wellington, Livermore, Red Feather Lakes, Carr and Waverly.

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Larimer County Hazardous Waste Facility

Hazardous Waste

Larimer County Solid Waste — free for Larimer County residents

5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 Directions

📞 (970) 498-5760

Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wed & SunClosed to households

Fees

  • Household hazardous waste: free for residents
  • Electronics (same entrance): $0.65 a pound for laptops, computers and tablets; $0.91 a pound for other household electronics

Accepts: Paint, flammables, household cleaners, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, chemicals

At the old landfill entrance, which stays open for hazardous waste, electronics and recycling. Usable products are given away free through the Drop N' Swap shop. Businesses come Wednesdays by appointment, (970) 498-5773.

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What it costs to dump in Larimer County

Larimer County prices most loads by the vehicle, not by weight, under its 2026 fee schedule. The car and pickup prices include the state surcharge.

How you haul itTrashGreen waste
Car, SUV or passenger van$20$9
Pickup or cargo van$37$16
Trailer$13.25 a cubic yard (2-yard minimum)$13 a cubic yard

To size a trailer load, multiply length by width by height in feet and divide by 27. Rental trucks pay by the cubic yard of waste, not the empty space. Tarp and tie down everything: an uncovered or unsecured load pays double.

Every Colorado rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Colorado.

What changed on August 3, 2026

Mattresses, appliances, tires and electronics

ItemFee
Mattress or box spring (recycled)$40 each
Appliance without freon$20
Appliance with freon$36
Car or light-truck tire (up to 16.5" rim)$7.50, or $13.50 on the rim
Laptops, computers, tablets$0.65 a pound
Other household electronics$0.91 a pound

State law caps tires at 9 a trip. Microwaves count as regular trash. Car bodies aren't accepted.

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Common questions

Where is the dump in Fort Collins?
Since August 3, 2026, it's Larimer County's Central Diversion & Transfer Station at 2388 W. Trilby Rd., open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The old Larimer County Landfill on South Taft Hill Road closed to trash that day.
How much does it cost to dump in Larimer County?
Under the 2026 fees, a car, SUV or passenger van load is $20 and a pickup or cargo van is $37, flat. Trailers pay $13.25 a cubic yard with a 2-yard minimum. Green waste is $9 a car or $16 a pickup.
Is the Larimer County Landfill closed?
Yes, to trash. It closed on August 3, 2026. Fort Collins and Loveland residents now use the Central Diversion & Transfer Station, and people near Wellington use the new North Landfill. The old entrance still takes hazardous waste and electronics.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Larimer County?
To the Larimer County Hazardous Waste Facility at 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., free for residents. It's open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed to households on Wednesdays.
How much does Larimer County charge for a mattress?
$40 for each mattress or box spring, which is recycled.
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