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Join Us for Winter Bike to Work Day on February 10th in FoCo

The weather outside is burrrfect for bundling up, biking and building community right here in the heart of Fort Collins, at the beautiful and iconic CSU Oval.

Republic Services will again be co-hosting Winter Bike to Work Day in partnership with Colorado State University and other local businesses for Fort Collins' 16th Annual Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day, which will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 from 7:00 a. m. to 9:30 a. m. Closing ceremonies to follow at Linden and...

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America Recycles Day

November 15 is America Recycles Day

 

As communities across the U.S. mark America Recycles Day, you can simplify your recycling habits and make a positive impact on the environment year-round by recycling the right materials. We're here to help with some quick tips, guides, and resources that provide general rules to ensure your items are recyclable, regardless of where you live.

 

 

 

 

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Live Tree & Holiday Recycling in Northern Colorado 2022

'TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY RECYCLING!

 

As the holiday season falls upon us, Christmas Tree drop-offs and holiday recycling comes to mind. Here, in our community, we love recycling and want to help our communities understand the best ways to manage their extras holiday waste and recycling.

 

From live trees to broken holiday lights and turkey grease, we have researched local options...

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Make a Payment by Phone 24/7

Now you can pay your bill by phone with our new system 24/7! Call 1-844-916-1488 to get started. Please allow for at least 24-hours for your payment to post on the next regular business day. All major credit cards are accepted except for American Express. If your invoice is past due and a payment was made, call our office at 970-484-5556 to determine when your equipment will be serviced next.

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Celebrate Earth Day in Northern Colorado

Republic Services Encourages Residents to Celebrate

Earth Day by Improving Recycling Habits

Northern Colorado residents should always recycle aluminum 

 and tin cans, plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, jars, glass bottles and paper products and cartons 

Republic Services, a leader in recycling...

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The Dark Days of Winter Are Here.

How you can help with trash truck driver safety and efficiency.

As the daylight gets shorter and the snow and cold embark on northern Colorado, GSI drivers do their best to make sure your waste and recycling is picked up in a timely and safe manner! Did you know that trash and recycling collectors make up one of the most dangerous occupations in the US? We take our trash truck driver safety to heart.

 

 

 

Residential drivers can pick up somewhere between 800...

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How to Recycle Holiday Waste in Larimer County and Weld County

 

As the holiday season falls upon us, we want to help our Northern Colorado community understand the best ways to manage their abundance of waste. From trees to broken lights and turkey grease, we have researched local options to help you rid yourself of the clutter.

 

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING OPTIONS:

+++PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE CHANGES TO TREE RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES THIS  2020 HOLIDAY SEASON+++

Fees may apply.
Some locations have discontinued...

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The Tallies Are Still Coming In…But One Thing is for Sure

Now that the election is coming to a close, our customers are wondering: Can I recycle my yard sign(s)?

The answer is, sadly, most election signs are not recyclable locally and SHOULD NOT be put in your curbside recycling bin.

• Signs made of corrugated plastic should be thrown away in the trash.
• Plastic sleeve-style signs (made of stretchy plastic material like grocery bags) can be recycled as plastic film at the City’s Timberline Recycling Center (1903 S. Timberline Rd.).
• Election...

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Recycle Your Livestock Mineral Tubs or Protein Licks

Is That Livestock Mineral Tub Recyclable? The answer is yes.

Winter is here. That means mineral and protein tubs for horses, cows, sheep and other livestock are plentiful in this cold Colorado weather.

Although the containers have the potential to be re-used and serve as great storage bins, once the minerals or protein lick is all consumed and the containers have been washed, they often take up a lot of space, and we find that livestock owners want them gone.

Rather than fill-up...

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How to Manage Wearable and Electronic Waste

Check out this post to decide if you should recycle, donate, or sell yours.

Technology changes rapidly! When you changed from your Fitbit to the Apple Watch, do you think about what to do with your old gadgets? What about replacing your old phone for a new one?  Thanks to Piper, a college student and strong advocate in sustaining the environment, for sending GSI these resources to share out. Read below for best practices for managing your wearables and electronic waste!

 

Responsible...

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