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The Larimer County North Landfill (15669 North County Road 9, Wellington, CO 80549) will open on August 3rd, 2026, for commercial haulers, and residents who live in and near Wellington (about a 10-mile radius for the North Landfill). Residents living within or near the city limits of Fort Collins and Loveland should use the Central Diversion and Transfer Station for disposal services.
For more information on these new facilities, please reference the detailed FAQ guide. If you need assistance, please call (970)498- 5760
*Note: The current landfill entrance will remain open for commercial recycling haulers, household hazardous waste, electronics recycling, the education center, and the solid waste business office.
We use and dispose of many batteries, and some can cause three to five fires per month at the Larimer County Solid Waste Facility.
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