Bulky rigid plastics describes plastic containers and items with a #2 (HDPE), #5 (PP), or #4 (LDPE) 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.
These types of plastics can be recycled at the drop-off locations listed below. Be sure to remove all metals (e.g. screws, bolts, axles, bins, hinges, handles; etc.) and other non-plastic items before recycling.
Bulky rigid plastics DO NOT include: PVC pipe, foam of any kind, flower pots, inflatable pools or other inflatable plastics, water beds, chew toys, CD jewel cases or small toys such as action figures, etc.
If not listed here, contact drop off locations before visiting to verify if they can take a specific item.
| Location | Contact Information | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Girl Recycling |
1801 Boston Ave 303-442-7535 |
Other items accepted here | |
| 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 |