Looking to replace your old lawnmower? You're in luck - the City of Fort Collins wants to pay for your new one.

In an effort to cut down on gas-powered equipment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Fort Collins is offering rebates of up to $50 for you to purchase a "clean" lawnmower or other garden equipment costing $99 or more.

Rebates are being offered at the following locations through July 31:

  • Bath Power Equipment, 1505 S. Timberline Road, 970-484-5024
  • Clay's Ace Hardware, 1001 E. Harmony Road, 970-223-9273
  • Downtown Ace Hardware, 215 S. College Avenue, 970-224-4437
  • Home Depot, 4502 JFK Parkway, 970-206-0774
  • Home Depot, 1251 E. Magnolia Street, 970-224-1239
  • Lowe's, 4227 Corbett Drive, 970-232-7910

To receive your rebate,  pick up an application at any of the above locations, or you can download one HERE. Complete the form and attach your receipt (or photocopy of the receipt), sign the affidavit portion of the form, and if recycling your equipment, have the participating location business stamp your form to acknowledge that it was recycled. Then you can mail the completed form to the following address:

2016 Lawn and Garden Equipment Rebate Program
City of Fort Collins - Environmental Services
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580.

Rebates are not accepted for online purchases and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis to Fort Collins residents.

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