The Future of Waste Management & Diversion in Larimer County
The Solid Waste Infrastructure Master Plan was adopted in 2018 with five Tier 1 Projects. Of those projects, two are currently in development. The other three projects are currently being evaluated to ensure that they are still feasible and sustainable for our community.
Central Diversion & Transfer Station
The county is implementing plans for a Central Diversion and Transfer Station for residential and commercial waste. The transfer station will help maintain the current landfill site as a central hub for waste disposal. It will contain waste in an indoor, state-of-the-art facility, alleviating traffic to the North Landfill.
Significant Milestones:
1/28/2025: A signed contract was executed with a General Contractor for the construction of the Transfer Station, Scale houses, Scales, and Utilities.
Estimated Construction Timeline:
February 2025 – April 2026
The facility is anticipated to open in April 2026
Larimer County North Landfill
The North landfill site will be located approximately 25 miles North of the current landfill at 15669 North County Road 9, near the Rawhide Energy Station and West of 1-25. Construction of the New Landfill Facility is underway, and the existing Landfill is anticipated to close in early 2026. The landfill entrance will be on the northeast side of the property off CR 9 to alleviate traffic for neighboring tenants and communities.
Significant Milestones:
9/3/2024: A signed contract was executed with a General Contractor to begin construction of the site Infrastructure including the Maintenance Building, Scale House, Scales, Utilities, Fencing, and Stormwater Controls. The excavation and construction of Landfill Cell 1 is anticipated to start in mid-February by a second contractor.
Construction Timeline:
September 2024 – December 2025
The facility is anticipated to open in Early 2026
North Landfill Site Map
Future Projects
Construction & Demolition Waste Processing
- Investigative planning stages in progress
- Looking for viable markets for all types of construction materials
Yard Waste Composting
- Larimer County will utilize Windrow Compost Technology (read more here)
Food Waste Composting
- The Food Waste conceptual design, planning, reviews, and approvals are pending for 2023-2026
Dates are subject to change.
Information Updated: 1/31/2025
