Gold Leader
City of Fort Collins - Streets Department
The City of Fort Collins Streets Department maintains a 557-centerline-miles street network. Services include street maintenance and paving, street sweeping, and snow removal. In addition, a recycling/crushing facility processes and recycles concrete and asphalt for re-use on public and private projects.
Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction
18.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005
Purchased CNG and electric vehicles/equipment.
Waste Minimization & Diversion
Diverted 424,584,747 pounds of asphalt, concrete and soil from the landfill by processing for reuse.
Diverted 100% of the City’s yard debris from the landfill for composting.
Water Conservation & Quality
Replaced fixtures and repaired sprinklers for irrigation.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Held community e-waste event and household waste collection.
Participate in environmental clean-up projects in the community.
Partner with local wildlife groups to divert roadkill.
Encourage employees to use an in-house "Recycling Row" program for personal household items.