The City of Fort Collins has begun its new Contracted Residential Trash and Recycling Program to approximately 35,500 households. 鈥淲e’re excited the City鈥檚 Residential Trash and Recycling Collection program is underway,鈥� said Fort Collins City Manager Kelly DiMartino. 鈥淭he program increases opportunities for diverting material from the landfill, provides consistent and transparent pricing and increases safety and reduces emissions by reducing the number of trash trucks on residential streets. By participating in the program, residents are helping us make strides toward our Zero Waste Goals as part of Our Climate Future.鈥�
In early 2023, Fort Collins adopted a contracted residential trash and recycling program. After a competitive process, City officials selected Republic Services as the contracted hauler for the first 5-year term. All single-unit and multi-unit residential homes鈥攚ith seven or fewer units per building鈥攚ithin Fort Collins City limits are included in the program. This program is designed to benefit the community by providing:
- Increased opportunities for diverting material from the landfill. The new service includes weekly recycling and seasonal (April-November) weekly yard trimmings collection.
- Increased safety and reduced noise and emissions by reducing the number of collection trucks on residential streets.
- Consistent and transparent pricing.
In preparation for the launch, Republic Services delivered more than 100,000 City-branded carts to residents. Republic Services also added 18 natural gas-powered collection trucks鈥攑owered by low-carbon renewable natural gas鈥攕pecifically for collections in Fort Collins. This initiative aligns with Fort Collins鈥� environmental goals and demonstrates Republic Services’ dedication to clean energy solutions.
“We are excited to begin this full-service partnership with the City of Fort Collins,” said Kimberlee Palmer, Republic Services municipal relationship manager. “Our sustainable fleet and comprehensive collection services will help the community achieve its environmental goals while providing reliable, high-quality service to residents.”
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