Solid Waste
Carbon Games - Climate Change
Overview and Colorado Academic Standards in Science | Lesson Plan | Demo | Discussion |Project Ideas
Overview
Look at the relationship between the Carbon Dioxide level and captured heat. Recycling and other actions impact the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Colorado Academic Standards
Climate change; science as a process for inquiry; energy transformations—specifically light to heat, carbon dioxide (CO2) ; cause and effect; graphing
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Lesson Plan
North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Project Updates
The Future of Waste Management & Diversion in Larimer County
The Solid Waste Infrastructure Master Plan was adopted in 2018 with five Tier 1 Projects. Of those projects, two are currently in development. The other three projects are currently being evaluated to ensure that they are still feasible and sustainable for our community.
Household Hazardous Waste Resources For Residents
Out of County Residents:
- Weld County HHW: (970) 304-6415
- Boulder County HHW: (720) 564-2251
Resources for unaccepted items:
| Air Conditioners/Appliances with Freon |
Drop N' Swap
The Drop N' Swap Shop is a favorite among County residents. Through the Drop 'N' Swap, we offer usable products under our "Buy none, get one free" policy.
Here's how it works: Say you need about half a gallon of latex paint, a little bit of copper cleaner, just enough herbicide to kill a pesky patch of weeds, and camp stove fuel to get through the weekend. Chances are we have all these items and more. Just stop by the Hazardous Waste Facility, pick up what you want, and let us thank you on the way out.
Hazardous Waste Contact Information
5887 S. Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 498-5771 or (970) 498-5773
24-hour information line: (970) 498-5770
Hours
Residential: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed to the public Wednesday)
Business: Wedensday by Appointment Only
Recycling no-no's
Know what to throw.
Keep no-no's out of your recycle bin. Items on this page are NOT recyclable and hurt the recycling process down the line. Common contaminants:
Reuse Activity: DIY Face Mask
Blog entry by Cindy Tunney
APRIL AT-HOME REUSE CHALLENGES
Many of us are restricted to our home. This challenges us to be creative with the stuff we already have. Make reducing, reusing and recycling part of your daily life. Reminder: Earth Day is April 22, 2020.
Artists and engineers, put your trash and recycling to good use. You just might win a board game, puzzle or a robot kit!
