Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, May 16

Published on May 14, 2026

A stack of used paint cans with cars being unloaded in the background.

Contact:

Amy Meredith
Communicatons Coordinator
817-575-9909
ameredith@fortcollins.gov

May 14, 2026

Fort Collins community members can dispose of their household hazardous waste for free at the City of Fort Collins’ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Sat., May 16, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Streets Facility, 625 Ninth St. (Event map and FAQs at FortCollins.gov/HHW).

Accepted items (non-leaking):

Pesticides
Painting products
Household batteries
Fluorescent lights
Cleaning and automotive products
Vitamins and supplements
Personal care products (hair products, lotions)
Mercury-containing items (thermostat/appliance switches, thermometers, button-shaped batteries)

Items not accepted (view alternative disposal options):

Tires
E-waste
Asbestos
Explosives
Pharmaceuticals
Bio-waste (needles, bandages)
Commercial and industrial waste

Tips for packing and transporting:

Store items upright in boxes or tubs (do not bring in bags).
Place similar items together (do not stack or pile on top of each other).
Ensure containers are sealed and not leaking.
Store acids and oxidizers separately, away from each other and other hazardous products.
Keep items away from children and pets.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any substance containing ingredients that could negatively affect your safety, health or the environment. Drop off pesticides, painting products, household batteries, fluorescent lights, cleaning and automotive products, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, or mercury-containing items at our upcoming free drop-off event.

Help move our community toward zero waste by first reducing at source, reusing as intended, recycling into something new, and disposing responsibly. Before you come, check out the Drop N' Swap to give products a second life and the Timberline Recycling Center for everyday and hard-to-recycle items.

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