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Larimer County residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Larimer County Landfill free of charge from December 26 to January 21. We will also provide a drop-off site for Christmas trees in Wellington at 6th and Grant (near the current recycling drop-off) for use by Wellington residents. The trees will be recycled into mulch, which will be available free to residents in the spring.

Trees must be "cleaned up" before being dropped off. This means all lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, and any other foreign materials must be removed from the trees before recycling. Flocked trees (those decorated with fake snow) CANNOT be recycled.

The City of Fort Collins will also be offering several drop-off sites for Christmas trees, as will the City of Loveland. Other areas may offer tree drop-offs, too; check with your local municipality.

Also accepted for recycling all year round at the Larimer County Recycling Center are wrapping paper, packaging paper and greeting cards. These materials should be placed in the paperboard bin, or curbside recyclers can place them in their curbside bin. Corrugated cardboard can be recycled at the drop-off or in your curbside bin, also. If recycling cardboard at the curb, boxes must be broken or folded down to 2 ft. x 2 ft. or smaller and flattened. Foil wrapping paper and Styrofoam are NOT accepted.

Any other trash will be charged regular landfill fees. The landfill and recycling center are located at 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but please be aware of holiday closures.

Happy holidays to all Larimer County residents and their loved ones!

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