City of Longmont Waste Diversion Center

We provide free mulch to residents of ground up limbs, leaves and branches dropped off at the Center. We do not provide finished compost, but residents can drop off compostable material for processing, just like recyclables.

Free trash drop off dates in 2021

Thanks for your question, Dave. There is no charge for items brought to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin St. Find a list of what we accept at LongmontColorado.gov/wasteservices. The City of Longmont also sponsors four free landfill drop days each year at the Front Range Landfill in Erie. To see the dates, learn about what's accepted, and find rate info for additional loads, visit bit.ly/landfill-drop-off If you have additional questions, give our Customer Service Center a call at 303-651-8416. Thanks! (jml)

Yes the recycling bins are not gated

They don't accept CRT to my knowledge. I'd recommend green girl recycling on Sunset / Boston.

Yes.

Colorado is not a state that participates in a deposited return system, so you're not able to receive ten cents for recycling bottles at any city or state facility. However, private recycling businesses in Longmont such as C&J Recycling on Martin Street may pay for some items, although you would need to check with them about all of the materials they would pay for.

All residents are welcome to use the Longmont Waste Diversion Center. There are materials that may not be accepted, however. For more information on what are acceptable materials to dump at the WDC, visit https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/trash-and-recycling/waste-diversion-center. City staff will check loads and refer residents to the appropriate disposal locations should they find materials that are not accepted at the WDC.

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Hello Tom, thanks for reach out to us. Yes, the charge is $20 per cubic yard, with a $20 minimum.

A driver license is sufficient that shows the customers current address to be within the city limits of Longmont. If you have any questions, please contact us at (303) 651-8416.

They don't take trash. They take recycling. You need a utility bill and ID as proof that you live there.

Hi John, We do not accept PVC pipe at the City of Longmont’s Waste Diversion Center or curbside recycling carts. You can place small amounts of pipe in your trash container for inclusion at the landfill, or you can contact Resource Central, as they might accept the pipe. For future reference, you might consider downloading the Waste Wizard app. It’s available for free from the Apple and Google Play stores and is a super quick and handy tool for all your local recycling questions. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/longmont-waste-wizard.

There are several places you can dispose of wooden pallets in Longmont. The closest one is Green Girl Recycling at 21 South Sunset St. in Longmont. They’re open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Some items can be scheduled for pickup and some items are charged a fee to recycle, so we’d suggest contacting them before visiting. You can reach them at 303-442-7535 or visit their website at greengirlrecycling.com. There are three other places to recycle wooden pallets. To see all your options, visit our website at longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/trash-recycling-composting/wastewizard-search-what-goes-where and enter “wood pallets” in the search box. You can also download our cool waste wizard app to your phone. Just search Longmont waste services in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Thanks for getting in touch.

Hi Katt, You can absolutely recycle unopened mail at the Waste Diversion Center (WDC) or in your curbside recycling cart. If you need to shred any mail or documents, consider attending one of the City's monthly shred events at the WDC. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, but may be affected due to COVID-19. Please visit https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/trash-and-recycling/special-services-events/paper-shredding for more information on shred events and schedule updates. I hope this helps! -CJW

Hi Alyson, Yes, paper grocery bags are accepted in the single stream drop-off bins, which are available 24/7. You can learn more about what items are accepted at https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/trash-and-recycling/waste-diversion-center. Thanks for reaching out! -CJW

You can drop those off at the city Water Diversion Center. You will need your utilities bill and an id to prove residency

Better to call them to make sure

We think you are asking about Waste Services collection related to the Nov. 25-26 snowstorm. As of now, collection is still planned, but will be running later. However, that is subject to change depending on the continued snowfall. The best way to stay aware of collection schedule changes (for holidays, etc.) is by downloading our mobile phone app (for Android and iPhone) or signing up for customized collection reminders. Visit bit.ly/collection-schedule for more details on both options. Thanks! (jml)

We do not take toilets for recycling at the Waste Diversion Center. However, you can recycle porcelain toilets at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials in Boulder. There is a fee (currently $6.75). Toilets may also be taken to one of four free landfill drop-off days. Did you know you can ask the Waste Wizard about items like this? Visit http://bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard to find out answers to your recycling questions. Thanks! (jml)

As Cara replied, the Waste Wizard is the best way to find out about how to recycle items. Several options for lightbulb recycling exist, and the Waste Wizard can point you in the right direction depending on what kind of bulb it is. Visit http://bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard to find out answers to your recycling questions. Thanks! (jml)

Jennifer, the Waste Diversion Center accepts scrap metal and aluminum cans for recycling. It you want to sell your metal, check with our easy-to-use Waste Wizard tool at bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard for local sources that may pay cash for items. (jml)

Annette, microwaves are accepted for dropoff at the Waste Diversion Center, 150 Martin St., as well as at several other hard-to-recycle locations as shown on our easy-to-use Waste Wizard tool at bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard. However, you asked specifically about a still-working microwave. You may want to consider contacting area charitable organizations to see if one of them can find a new home for your still-working appliance. Thanks, jml

Jeanette, those items are considered electronic waste, which the Waste Diversion Center does not accept. There are also some hard-to-recycle locations that can help you (like the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials in Boulder or Green Girl Recycling in Longmont). Check with our easy-to-use Waste Wizard tool at bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard any time you have questions about specific items like these. Thanks for your question! (jml)

Hi Rita! The Waste Diversion Center accepts small appliances that are 50 percent or more metal. It does not accept plastic appliances. It looks like Jim offered a local, private company that might be able to help you as well. There are also some hard-to-recycle locations that can help you (like the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials in Boulder or Green Girl Recycling in Longmont). Check with our easy-to-use Waste Wizard tool at bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard for answers to specific small appliances. Thanks for your question! (jml)

Heather, the Waste Diversion Center does not accept fill dirt. You might check with local builders and other construction-related businesses or, if you cannot find a place that can use it, the dirt can be taken to the landfill. Any time you have a question about what goes where, check first with our easy-to-use Waste Wizard tool at bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard Thanks for your question! (jml)

Tuan, tires are not accepted at the Waste Diversion Center. If you ask the Waste Wizard sorting tool on our website what to do with tires, you will see some area disposal options. The Waste Wizard is a great place to start any time you have a question about how to dispose of thousands of items. bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard

Matthew, we do not pay for scrap metal, but you may be able to find private businesses that do. If you want to drop it off at the Waste Diversion Center free of charge, please do so during regular business hours: 7:30 am - 4:45 pm Be sure to bring identification and a current City of Longmont utility bill to show that you are a City resident paying the waste management fee.

No, pet waste creates a health hazard in compost. Neither backyard bins nor commercial facilities are able to "cook" compost to temperatures sufficient to kill pathogens that may be in animal or human waste. Landfills are designed to safely handle these items, so your trash bin is still the best place for them.

Please use the Waste Wizard sorting tool on our website to find out what to do with thousands of items. bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard On the WasteWizard, you will see we can accept microwaves at the Waste Diversion Center if they are made of 50% or more metal. There are also other disposal options listed.

At the front of the WDC complex we have a large cardboard collection bin that is open to the public 24/7. We will take the cardboard in pretty much any shape - wet, broken down, in pieces, etc. If it has food or grease on it, then it should be composted instead of recycled.

Mike, the Waste Diversion Center cannot accept scrap wood. We suggest checking with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Longmont or the Resource store in Boulder. Both stores can often resell larger scraps.

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Please use the Waste Wizard sorting tool on our website to find out what to do with thousands of items. bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard We're also not sure what you mean by "expanding" battery, so please give us a call to discuss details - 303-651-8416. Thank you! Web Support

Please use the Waste Wizard sorting tool on our website to find out what to do with thousands of items. bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard On the WasteWizard, you will see there are several options for mattress disposal depending on your schedule and desire.

Oils can only be accepted at the Waste Diversion Center in clear, one-gallon containers and must not be contaminated with anything else (including water). However, you can take your oil to the Boulder County Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1901 63rd St., Boulder. Find their open hours at BoulderCounty.org and search for "Resident Household Hazardous Wastes" . Thank you, Web Support

Leroy, do you have a question for us?

Hello Anna, Bubble wrap can not go into curbside recycling carts. It can be taken to the Waste Diversion Center on 140 Martin Street for recycling, or it can be placed in your trash cart. Thank you for reaching out to us!

Yes, you can put them in your recycle container or take it to the recycle center off Martin street.

Our facility, the Waste Diversion Center, as well as the Boulder County and City of Boulder Yard Waste and Wood Waste Drop-Off Center are both closed on Sundays. Your best bet is to hold on to the material and visit a drop off center during operating hours.

Yes, dryers can be dropped off at the Waste Diversion Center. There is no charge to Longmont residents who pay for waste services (take a copy of City of Longmont Utility bill and ID for verification). Scrap Metal Recycling at the WDC -No refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or any other appliances containing Freon are accepted. -No chain link fencing is accepted. -Items that are 50% or more metal are accepted. -Items that have gasoline or oil must be drained of all fluids. -Microwaves are accepted but the glass plate must be removed.

Yes, you can bring compostable material to the Waste Diversion Center at no charge if you are a Longmont resident paying the Waste Management Fee on your utility bill (bring ID and bill as proof). Ask the gate attendant for directions to the composting drop off area, which is only available during business hours. This area is separate from the tree limb drop, so you can include food scraps, compostable cups, etc.

You can take it to Bizzy B's on Martin St, south of 3rd Ave. Green building I the east side if the street.

The answer is yes, we have a scrap metal bin for these type of items. But we like to also refer folks to Busy Bees Recycling located at 202 Martin Street (a block north of the Waste Diversion Center) for appliances.

If in bad shape, the best place for these items is unfortunately the landfill. Check out our Waste Wizard to see recycling possibilities by item: bit.ly/longmont-wastewizard

No they don't.

Try calling the hazardous waste facility in Boulder.

Call the City of Longmont's call center.

We provide free mulch to residents made up of ground up limbs, leaves and branches dropped off at the Center. We do not provide finished compost, but residents can drop off compostable material for processing, just like recyclables.

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