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Yearly Results#

Since 2010, Utilities has been helping Fort Collins residents dispose of hazardous waste responsibly.

The 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event was a big success bringing in 1,645 participants and collecting approximately 84,439 pounds of household hazardous waste.

View collection and participation data below for yearly results.

Event Attendance#

table showing attendance

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Total Household Hazardous Waste Collected#

Total HHW Collected: 2019 - 110,495 lbs, 2018 - 148,097 lbs, 2017 - 107,886 lbs, 2016 - 127,689 lbs, 2015 - 126,700 lbs, 2014

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2024 Results by Type#

pie chart showing waste collected. Paint is the largest category followed by flammable liquids.

Did You Know?

Home office and overall electronics typically use very little electricity (1 cent or less per hour on average).

Using power strips to turn off selected appliances when not in use helps reduce energy use.

Permanent "duct mastic" material – not duct tape – should be used for sealing attic ductwork and crawl spaces.