Select your Republic Services residential cart now!
In the fall, Republic Services will become Fort Collins’ service provider for residential recycling, yard trimmings and trash. In preparation, residents should now select the best cart size and service schedule for their household needs.
Service Options
Weekly trash collection — except for XS carts, which are collected every two weeks
- Weekly recycling collection — two 95-gallon carts per week
- Seasonal weekly yard trimmings collection — one 95-gallon cart per week
- Bulk item collection — two eligible items per year at no additional cost
Trash Cart Sizes and Costs
Five residential cart sizes are available with pricing listed below and on the City of Fort Collins’ website:
- XS — 35-gallon cart (collected every other week) — $11.10 per month
- S —35-gallon cart (collected weekly) — $19.10 per month
- M —65-gallon cart (collected weekly) — $37.10 per month
- L — 95-gallon cart (collected weekly) — $55.10 per month
- XL — two 95-gallon carts (collected weekly) — $109.10 per month
Carts for Recycling and Yard Trimmings Included with Trash Service
Residents will also receive carts for recycling and yard trimmings at no extra charge. Residents may opt for different cart sizes for yard and recycling carts, and they can request an additional 95-gallon recycling cart. Households that choose not to receive yard trimmings collection will receive a $5 monthly discount for all service levels (except for XS cart service).
How to Select Your Cart and Service
- Visit RepublicServices.com/FortCollins
- Call Republic Services at 970-416-2012
- Attend an in-person Republic Services cart selection event. (See schedule)
Happening Next
September 30, 2024 — New service begins. Until then, households will continue using their current licensed hauler.
June 2, 2024 — Residential cart selection ends. Before service begins, enrolled households in Fort Collins will receive new recycling, yard trimmings and trash carts. Existing carts will be collected from homes in coordination with the delivery of new carts. Households will receive collection schedules, billing information and other information about recycling and other services.
The Contracted Residential Trash and Recycling program is designed to increase opportunities for composting and recycling; provide equitable, consistent pricing across the community; and increase safety and reduce emissions with fewer trash trucks on residential streets.
Visit RepublicServices.com/FortCollins or FCGov.com/Recycling/Contract-For-Trash to select your cart today.
In preparation for Republic Services becoming the primary provider of residential recycling, yard trimmings, and trash, residents should now select the best cart size and service schedule for their household needs.