Plan Your Loveland Recycling Center Drop-Off
The City of Loveland Recycling Center handles everyday recyclables, yard debris, untreated wood, metal, electronics, mattresses, tires, motor and cooking oil, batteries, concrete and several specialty items. Hours, permit rules, item limits and fees differ by material, so check the correct lane before loading your vehicle.
Facility at a glance
Quick answer before you drive
The City of Loveland Recycling Center is at 400 N. Wilson Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537. It is normally open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Monday.
Some materials are free, some require a City Yard Waste Permit, and others carry item-based or volume-based fees. Cover and secure your load before driving: the City currently charges $10 for an unsecured load.
Remaining 2026 holiday closures
As of September 30, the remaining City-listed Recycling Center holiday closures are Veterans Day on November 11, Thanksgiving on November 26 and Christmas Day on December 25.
Do not rely only on a map application’s “open” label during a holiday week. The City’s facility page is the better source for a final same-day check.
On this page
- Quick facility facts
- Hours and holidays
- Choose the right service
- Accepted items
- Fees and payment
- Yard waste permit
- Electronics and TVs
- Oil, batteries and household items
- Hazardous waste
- Household Cleanup Program
- Concrete and construction material
- Paper, glass, plastic and cardboard
- Waste Wizard and reminders
- Before-you-go checklist
- Map
- Official sources
- FAQs
City of Loveland Recycling Center Quick Facts
More than basic recycling
The Wilson Avenue site accepts ordinary recyclables plus many special materials including yard debris, wood, electronics, appliances, oil, batteries, tires and mattresses.
Yard waste residents
City residents should present a current Yard Waste Permit for eligible non-fee organics and clean lumber or they may be charged non-resident/commercial rates.
Hazardous chemicals
Paint, solvents, pesticides, fluorescent lamps and many household chemicals belong at Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste rather than ordinary recycling bins.
| Question | Current answer | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 400 N. Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 | Use the map below for navigation. |
| Phone | 970-962-2529 | Call before bringing unusual or fee-based material. |
| Regular hours | Tue–Sun 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Monday closed | Check holiday closures before driving. |
| Payment | Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover | A 2.85% service fee currently applies to card payments. |
| Unsecured load | $10 charge | Cover, strap or keep the load below the pickup-bed sides. |
Loveland Recycling Center Hours and 2026 Holiday Closures
| Day | Regular hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
City-listed 2026 closures
| Holiday | 2026 date | Status as of Sept. 30 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Passed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Passed |
| Easter | April 5 | Passed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Passed |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Passed |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Passed |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Upcoming closure |
| Thanksgiving | November 26 | Upcoming closure |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Upcoming closure |
Which Loveland Waste or Recycling Service Should You Use?
| What you have | Best route | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday recyclable paper, glass, cardboard, cans and listed plastics | Loveland Recycling Center | Prepare and sort according to the City’s posted material rules. |
| Grass, leaves, branches or clean raw wood | Recycling Center yard-waste area | City residents should bring a current Yard Waste Permit. |
| TVs, monitors and electronics | Loveland Recycling Center electronics | Screens have current size-based fees. |
| Motor or cooking oil | Loveland Recycling Center | Quantity and container limits apply. |
| Paint, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent bulbs or household chemicals | Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste | Residential HHW is accepted under County limits and preparation rules. |
| Oversized household cleanup items | Household Cleanup Program | Eligible City residents need a valid one-use voucher. |
Accepted Materials at the City of Loveland Recycling Center
Organics and raw wood
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Garden trimmings and pumpkins
- Branches
- Logs
- Sod
- Untreated raw lumber
- Plywood and OSB
- Particleboard
- Pallets and wood spools
- Shake shingles
Appliances and devices
- Large appliances
- Small appliances
- Metal fencing and wire
- Empty fire extinguishers
- Televisions
- Computer monitors
- Computer components
- Printer cartridges
- Phones
Special household items
- American flags
- Hardbound books
- Old City recycling bins
- Tires
- Cooking oil
- Motor oil and filters
- Automotive and household batteries
- Mattresses and box springs
- Car seats
- Clothing and shoes on the City accepted-items sheet
Accepted does not mean automatically free
TVs, monitors, tires, mattresses, box springs, refrigerant appliances, pallets and some yard-waste or commercial/nonresident loads carry charges.
Loveland Recycling Center Fees and Payment Rules
The City accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover at the Recycling Center entrance. Since January 20, 2026, credit and debit card transactions are subject to a 2.85% service fee.
| Item or rule | Current City-published fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unsecured load | $10 | Cover, strap down or keep the load below the pickup-bed sides. |
| CRT TV / monitor | $1.25 per diagonal inch | Screen measured diagonally. |
| LCD / LED / projection screen | $0.50 per diagonal inch | Current City fee sheet rate. |
| Commercial copier / console TV | $40 each | Confirm unusual equipment before driving. |
| Refrigerator | $25 | Refrigerant-containing appliance. |
| Freezer | $25 | Refrigerant-containing appliance. |
| Air conditioner | $25 | Do not intentionally release refrigerant. |
| Mattress | $29 each | All sizes; infested mattresses are not accepted. |
| Box spring | $29 each | Infested units are not accepted. |
| Wooden pallet | $1.50 | Separately listed on the City fee sheet. |
Tire fees and daily limit
The City-published fee sheet limits customers to 10 tires per day, not counting bicycle tires.
| Tire type | Without rim | With rim |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle tire | $2 | $2 |
| Car / pickup / van / SUV / motorcycle / ATV | $4 | $6 |
| Commercial bus / truck / semi-trailer | $8 | $12 |
| Large equipment / tractor over 40 inches | $20 | $24 |
For broader tire preparation guidance, see our tire recycling center guide.
Loveland Yard Waste Permit Rules and Nonresident Fees
Loveland residents may use a current Yard Waste Permit to enter and drop off eligible non-fee organics and clean lumber. The City says residents who do not present the permit may be charged the nonresident/commercial rates.
If your permit is missing, request a replacement through the City or call 970-962-2529.
Preparation rules
- Cut branches to 6 feet or shorter.
- Logs larger than 36 inches in diameter must be cut to 2-foot lengths.
- Raw lumber cannot be painted, stained or laminated.
- Furniture does not count as raw lumber.
- Remove large rocks and foreign debris from sod.
- Root balls are not accepted.
- Secure and cover the load while driving.
Current nonresident / commercial yard-waste prices
| Material | Rate | Minimum charge |
|---|---|---|
| Grass / leaves | $7.50 per cubic yard | $3.75 |
| Branches / lumber | $8.50 per cubic yard | $4.25 |
| Logs 12–36 inches | $12.50 per cubic yard | $6.25 |
| Logs 37 inches or larger | $17.50 per cubic yard | $8.75 |
| Sod | $8.50 per cubic yard | $4.25 |
Curbside yard-waste season
For 2026, the City’s curbside yard-waste collection season began March 30 and is scheduled to end December 4. The green-cart program is separate from year-round Recycling Center drop-off with a valid permit.
Electronics, TVs and Computer Equipment
The Loveland Recycling Center accepts TVs, computer monitors, computer components, printer cartridges and phones. Larimer County also lists the City of Loveland site as an electronics recycling location.
| Electronic item | Published Loveland fee |
|---|---|
| CRT television or monitor | $1.25 per diagonal inch |
| LCD / LED flat screen or projection unit | $0.50 per diagonal inch |
| Commercial copier / console TV | $40 each |
Before handing over a computer or phone
- Back up files you want to keep.
- Sign out of accounts where possible.
- Factory-reset devices when appropriate.
- Remove SIM cards and removable storage.
- Do not assume the recycling facility provides a data-destruction service.
For more preparation help, see our electronic recycling center guide.
Motor Oil, Cooking Oil, Batteries, Mattresses and Other Household Items
5 gallons or less per visit
The City’s Recycling Center page currently lists cooking oil acceptance at five gallons or less per visit.
8 gallons per day
Motor oil is limited to eight gallons per day per customer or vehicle.
Motor-oil container requirements
Containers must have an attached pourable spout, be completely closed with sealed caps or plugs, and cannot exceed 16 quarts in capacity.
Batteries
The Recycling Center lists both household batteries and auto/truck batteries. Battery chemistry matters, so call if you have a damaged lithium battery, e-bike battery, unusually large battery or a commercial quantity.
Mattresses and box springs
Mattresses and box springs are currently $29 each. The City says units infested with bed bugs or rodents are not accepted.
Car seats
The current City Recycling Center page lists car seats as accepted free.
Household Hazardous Waste: Use Larimer County for Chemicals and Paint
Loveland’s normal Recycling Center accepts some special materials such as motor oil, cooking oil and batteries, but many hazardous household products should be taken to Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste.
Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste
5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
Current public hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The facility is closed to the public Wednesday because Wednesdays are reserved for business-waste appointments.
Typical residential HHW is accepted free from Larimer County residents.
County residential limits
- Maximum 30 gallons per vehicle, measured by container size.
- Containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted.
- Up to 10 fluorescent bulbs per visit.
- Keep chemicals in labeled, non-leaking containers.
- Original containers are preferred where possible.
- Pack containers upright in boxes rather than loose in trash bags.
Examples accepted by Larimer County HHW
Paint, aerosols, antifreeze, automotive fluids, household cleaners, gasoline, glue, pesticides, pool chemicals, stains, solvents, mercury devices, CFLs, fluorescent bulbs, certain batteries, small propane tanks and properly contained residential sharps are among the County-listed categories.
Electronics use a different Larimer County route
Larimer County HHW does not accept electronics through its normal residential HHW program. Electronics should use an electronics-recycling route such as the City of Loveland Recycling Center or Larimer County electronics recycling.
See our household hazardous waste recycling guide for additional load-preparation help.
Loveland Household Cleanup Program
Loveland residents who currently pay the monthly Solid Waste Programs fee are eligible for the City’s Household Cleanup Program. The program is designed for larger household items that do not fit normal carts.
Voucher rules
- The voucher is valid for one year.
- It can be used only once during that year.
- The voucher itself has no cash value.
- Loads are limited to a standard pickup-load equivalent, up to approximately 2.7 cubic yards.
- Oversized loads are not accepted.
- Household trash should be bagged rather than loose.
- Recyclables must be separated from cleanup waste.
Items the voucher does not cover
The program is not valid for hazardous waste and specifically excludes categories including computers, televisions, tires, mattresses, electronic equipment, paint, CFLs, cleaning products, asbestos-containing material, solvents, acids, degreasers, pesticides and adhesives.
Fee-based items stay fee-based
A Household Cleanup voucher does not erase normal charges on items that already carry a Recycling Center fee.
Concrete Drop-Off Limits
Loveland accepts limited concrete at the Recycling Center, but the material must meet strict preparation requirements.
- Concrete pieces must be 30 inches or smaller.
- Total load cannot exceed 2.5 cubic yards, roughly a standard pickup-truck bed.
- No rebar.
- No wood pieces or posts.
- No reinforcement material.
- No dirt.
- No household trash mixed with the concrete.
If the load contains mixed demolition material rather than clean concrete, call before leaving home because it may require another disposal route.
Glass, Cardboard, Paper, Plastics and Metal Recycling Rules
Glass
Glass bottles and jars of all colors are accepted but must be sorted. Rinse containers and remove caps and lids. Do not mix in ceramics, bakeware, Pyrex, drinking glasses, auto glass, plate glass, mirrors or light bulbs.
Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and cut to fit through the City’s 3-foot-wide by 6-inch-tall opening. Oversized sheets can clog the compactor hopper.
See our cardboard recycling center guide for large-load preparation help.
Paper
The center lists mixed office paper, shredded paper, magazines and newspaper. The site has separate paper bins; white paper should go into the white-paper bin rather than being mixed with colored paper or envelopes containing plastic windows.
Plastic
The center lists commingled plastic containers, plastic grocery bags, newspaper bags, dry-cleaning bags and #2 plant containers. Landscape plastic, new mattress covers, feed bags and shrink wrap are specifically excluded from the listed film-plastic category.
Aluminum and other metal cans
Aluminum cans and foil are accepted. Steel and tin cans are collected separately. Containers should be empty before recycling.
Mulch and Compost Available at the Recycling Center
The current City fee sheet also lists processed yard-waste products for purchase.
| Product | Current published price |
|---|---|
| Ground branch and log mulch | $8.50 per cubic yard |
| Organic compost | $50 per cubic yard, sold in ¼-cubic-yard increments |
| 10-cubic-yard delivery | $35 delivery fee |
| 20- or 30-cubic-yard delivery | $50 delivery fee |
Inventory and delivery availability can change, so call the Recycling Center before making a dedicated mulch or compost trip.
Waste Wizard, Recycling Reminders and Curbside Alternatives
The City provides item-search and collection-reminder tools so residents can check an unfamiliar material before putting it in a cart or driving to Wilson Avenue.
Waste Wizard
Use the City’s item-search tool when you are unsure whether something belongs in curbside recycling, the Recycling Center, household cleanup or another disposal program.
Loveland Recycling and Trash tools
Use City collection reminders for trash, recycling and seasonal yard-waste cart service rather than relying on memory around holidays.
Residents who prefer curbside recycling or yard-waste carts can call Public Works at 970-962-2529.
Before-You-Go Checklist for the Loveland Recycling Center
- Check the day. The center is closed every Monday and on listed City holidays.
- Identify the material. Separate ordinary recyclables, yard debris, electronics, appliances, oil, batteries, mattresses, tires and concrete.
- Secure the load. Cover or strap loose material to avoid the current $10 unsecured-load charge.
- Bring your Yard Waste Permit when applicable. City residents need it for eligible permit-based organics and clean lumber drop-off.
- Flatten cardboard before leaving. It must fit the City’s 3-foot by 6-inch hopper opening.
- Prepare wood correctly. Keep paint, stain, laminate, furniture and root balls out of the clean raw-wood stream.
- Check electronics fees. TV and monitor pricing depends on screen type and diagonal measurement.
- Check tire type and rim status. Rates differ by tire category and rims increase several fees.
- Use safe oil containers. Follow the City’s motor-oil quantity, spout, cap and container-size requirements.
- Keep hazardous chemicals separate. Do not mix household chemicals with normal Recycling Center material.
- Call before an unusual load. Use 970-962-2529 for questions about large, mixed, commercial or difficult-to-classify material.
Related Recycling Guides
Electronic Recycling Center
Preparation guidance for TVs, monitors, computers, phones and data-bearing electronics.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Use this for paint, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, fluorescent lamps and other hazardous household products.
Tire Recycling Center Near Me
Useful for tire size, rims, quantity limits and disposal-fee questions.
Mattress Recycling Center Near Me
Preparation and condition guidance for mattresses and box springs.
City of Loveland Recycling Center Map and Directions
The official facility address is 400 N. Wilson Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537. Use the map for navigation, then use the City page or phone number for the final decision on hours, closures, fees and unusual materials.
400 N. Wilson Ave.
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: 970-962-2529
Open directions in Google Maps
Official Sources to Check Before Visiting
Recycling-Centre.org is an independent publisher. Use the responsible City or County source for a final same-day decision.
Open official Recycling Center page
Open Yard Waste Permit page
Open City trash and recycling hub
Open Larimer County HHW page
Open electronics guidance
Frequently Asked Questions About the City of Loveland Recycling Center
Where is the City of Loveland Recycling Center?
The facility is at 400 N. Wilson Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80537. The published phone number is 970-962-2529.
What are the Loveland Recycling Center hours?
The City currently lists the Recycling Center as open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It is closed Monday and on listed holidays.
What remaining holidays will close the center in 2026?
As of September 30, the remaining City-listed 2026 closures are Veterans Day on November 11, Thanksgiving on November 26 and Christmas Day on December 25.
Do City residents need a Yard Waste Permit?
Yes. City residents should present their current Yard Waste Permit when dropping eligible organics and clean lumber. Without it, the City says nonresident/commercial fees may apply.
How much does Loveland charge for TVs and monitors?
The current City-published fee sheet lists CRT televisions and monitors at $1.25 per diagonal inch and LCD, LED or projection screens at $0.50 per diagonal inch.
How much are mattresses and box springs?
The current listed fee is $29 for each mattress and $29 for each box spring. Mattresses or box springs infested with bed bugs or rodents are not accepted.
Does Loveland Recycling Center take motor oil?
Yes. Motor oil is limited to eight gallons per day per customer or vehicle. Containers must have an attached pourable spout, sealed caps or plugs and cannot exceed 16 quarts in capacity.
Does Loveland Recycling Center take cooking oil?
Yes. The City currently lists cooking oil at five gallons or less per visit.
Can I take paint or household chemicals to the Loveland Recycling Center?
Many paints, solvents, pesticides, cleaners and similar hazardous household products should use Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste rather than ordinary Recycling Center drop-off. Check the County’s accepted list before driving.
Does the center accept concrete?
Yes, within limits. Concrete pieces must be 30 inches or smaller, the load cannot exceed 2.5 cubic yards, and it must be free of rebar, wood, reinforcement, dirt and trash.
Does Loveland Recycling Center accept tires?
Yes. Fees depend on tire type and whether a rim is attached. The current City fee sheet limits customers to 10 tires per day, excluding bicycle tires.
Is there a fee for paying by card?
Yes. The City currently applies a 2.85% service fee to credit and debit card payments. Cash and check are also accepted at the Recycling Center.
What happens if my load is not secured?
The City currently charges $10 for an unsecured load. Loads should be covered, strapped down or kept below the sides of the pickup bed.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official City of Loveland website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent information guide. Verify time-sensitive hours, fees, holiday closures and unusual materials through the City of Loveland or Larimer County.