Plastic play structures can be donated to local thrift stores for reuse or recycled as a bulky rigid plastic.
Contact thrift stores for details on donation or recycle at the drop-off locations listed below.
Bulky rigid plastics describes plastic containers and items with a #2 (HDPE) or #5 (PP) in the chasing arrow symbol on them that are larger than what is acceptable in curbside recycling. This includes plastic play structures, plastic lawn furniture, plastic watering cans, laundry baskets, clean plastic buckets, crates, rigid backyard kiddie pools and plastic trash containers.
Be sure to remove all metals (e.g. screws, bolts, axles, bins, hinges, handles; etc.) and other non-plastic items before recycling.
| Location | Contact Information | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins: Timberline Recycling Center - Hard to Recycle Materials Yard |
1903 S. Timberline Road (970) 829-6337 |
$5 entry fee applies. |
Other items accepted here |
| Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) |
6400 Arapahoe Rd 303-444-6634 |
Other items accepted here |