Garbage Garage Education Center

Spend Holiday Break at the Garbage Garage! If you're looking for something fun and interesting during your winter break off of school, come on down to the Garbage Garage! We will provide holiday games, crafts and fun activities! December 26th, 27th and 31st, January 2nd and 3rd during our drop-in hours (from 10am-2pm).

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We host on-site field trips, tours, workshops, and other events, as well as offer off-site virtual or in-person educational programs.

On-site tour and field trip hours: Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 2pm

Other times may be arranged by appointment; submit a request, call us at (970) 498-5772 or email solidwasteeducation@larimer.org.

Don't forget to check our events calendar to see upcoming events of interest.

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Community Outreach Request

In-person or virtual

Education Center Visit Request

Field trip or group/family tour

Classroom Program Request

In-person or virtual

DISCOVER. PLAY. BE INSPIRED.

Have you ever wondered how a landfill works? Or what gets made from all that stuff we recycle? At the Garbage Garage Education Center, located at the Larimer County Landfill, you will find out!

The adventure begins by entering the “Mountain of Trash,” a tunnel-like hallway covered in discards from the landfill. Visitors learn just how much trash they create, where it goes, and alternatives to throwing it all away. The various displays attract interest from a wide range of age groups, from preschoolers, elementary to college students, and senior adults. The Garbage Garage is an accessible facility.

We offer the following free, fun activities where visitors of all ages will learn about waste issues and the environment:

Tours / Field Trips

Tours must be scheduled in advance.
Call: (970) 498-5772
Email: solidwasteeducation@larimer.org or submit a program request form above
Field Trip Capacity: 2 classes (up to 60 students) in winter months, 3 classes (up to 80 students) in the warmer months.
Additional information:
GG tour information

A Garbage Garage Education Center field trip (30 minutes) includes:

Introduction to the Garbage Garage
Guided navigation through displays
Learning about the landfill, the 3R's (reduce, reuse, recycle), and composting

Also available:

Recycle Center Observation Room Tour (30 minutes)
Landfill Tour (30 minutes)
- must have bus or van, and space in vehicle for tour guide - *weather permitting*
Patio Games (15-30 minutes)
- *weather permitting*

Birthday Parties

Schedule a birthday party with us for your child + 5 guests. Explore the Garbage Garage and enjoy available activities and games. You may bring refreshments and gifts (keep in mind all party supplies including decorations, utensils, etc need to be supplied).

Available Tuesday-Friday in 90 minute increments.

Activity examples: Story-time, Recycled Art, Trash Relay, Reuse Obstacle course (weather permitting)