Fort Collins property owners and community managers: simplify recycling compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling aligns with City of Fort Collins code and Larimer County (unincorporated) hauler licensing requirements — delivering cleaner enclosures, higher diversion, and inspection-ready records.
In Fort Collins, recycling service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial customers via the City’s code — including a minimum recycling volume of one-third (⅓) of total service volume. The County’s hauler licensing ordinance requires licensed haulers to make curbside recycling available within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Sustainability amenities that increase retention and curb appeal.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling reduces overflow and contamination.
- Compliance Simplified: Program design that matches City §15-413 and County hauler rules.
- Local Alignment: Code-backed service levels, signage, and documentation.
At a Glance: City of Fort Collins vs Larimer County (Unincorporated)
City of Fort Collins
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (collector must provide; customer must receive service).
- Applicability Threshold: All multifamily properties (no unit minimum) — minimum recycling volume = ⅓ of total service (trash + recycling).
- Key Code: Fort Collins Code §15-413 (Recycling requirement; multi-family & commercial: (b)(1)–(3); minimum ⅓ volume: (b)(2)).
- Enforcement & Variances: Variance allowed for good cause (space, self-haul, separate licensed recycler, safety) — §15-413(b)(3).
- City Links (source text PDFs): Ordinance 027, 2023 (amends §15-413) · Ordinance 148, 2019 (amends §15-413) · Ordinance 109, 2016
Larimer County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Hauler Licensing + Required Offer of Recycling within Urban Growth Areas (generator-side mandate not explicit).
- Applicability Threshold: Licensed haulers must make curbside recycling available in the Fort Collins & Loveland Urban Growth Areas.
- Key Ordinance: Larimer County Ordinance 1991-1 (Licensing of Commercial Waste Haulers), Section 4(b) (required offer of recycling).
- County Links: Hauler Licensing Ordinance (PDF) · Hauler Licensing Program
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Code-Backed Resources |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | City of Fort Collins: recycling included for multifamily; maintain ≥ ⅓ recycling volume. County UGA: ensure hauler offers curbside recycling. | Fort Collins §15-413 · Larimer Ord. 1991-1 §4(b) |
| ☑ Minimum Recycling Capacity | Size recycling so it equals at least 33% of total service volume (trash + recycling) for multifamily accounts. | §15-413(b)(2) |
| ☑ Variance (if constrained) | If space/safety issues or separate licensed recycler: apply for City variance. | §15-413(b)(3) |
| ☑ Containers, Vehicles & Prep | Keep recycling separate from trash; use clearly marked recycling trucks; provide containers upon request within one billing period. | §15-413(c)(1)–(3) |
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