Compost Queen
Fees may apply
(970) 797-2042
Accepts:
| Item Name | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Food Waste |
Offers residential food scrap collection for a fee. |
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| Coffee Grounds |
Coffee grounds can be composted in backyard compost piles or collected by local food scraps compost service providers. Coffee grounds and other food waste SHOULD NOT be put in recycling, as it will contaminate the recyclables, forcing them to be thrown away. |
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| Pumpkin |
Pumpkins can be composted in backyard compost systems or through local compost companies. Plastic pumpkins can be donated to local thrift shops or be thrown away. They should not be included in recycling. |
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| Yard Trimmings and Leaves |
Yard trimmings include leaves, grass, weeds, twigs, branches, and other lawn trimmings. Yard trimmings can be composted in your backyard composting system or taken to one of the locations listed below for composting. Fees may apply; contact the location for details. Local trash haulers, including the City’s contracted hauler, also offer seasonal yard trimmings collection (including small branches up to 3 inches in diameter) from April-November for no additional charge. Contact your hauler to sign up. Learn more about the program here. |
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***DISCLAIMER***
The information provided in this tool is compiled as a service to Fort Collins Residents. Contact information has been provided for the listed locations, and it is encouraged that you call ahead to verify the location, materials accepted, and hours of operation. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement by the City of Fort Collins.
Any recycler wishing to be added to this list may contact recycling@fcgov.com. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please call us at 970-221-6600