FAQs

1. Does the landfill accept mattresses and boxsprings? 

   Yes, we accept mattresses and box springs for recycling if dry and free of bedbugs! Please be advised there is an additional dropoff fee. This applies to all sizes of mattresses and box springs.  

2. Do you take water heaters?

   Yes. They are considered an appliance. Please see our fees page for costs. 

3. Do you accept refrigerators?

   Refrigerators and cooling appliances once having or currently containing freon are accepted and are charged an additional disposal fee. Please see the current fee schedule for updated prices. They are deposited in the Resource Recovery Area of the landfill.

4. Can I dispose of carpet?

   Yes, however carpet and padding are not recycled. They are charged and accepted into the waste disposal area with other trash.

5. Can I bring furniture?

   Yes. It is charged like regular waste.

6. Do you give away free paint?

   Yes, visit the Drop 'N' Swap page for more information. 

7. Can I take some items that I saw disposed at the landfill?

   No. Salvaging is not allowed at the landfill.

8. I lost something at the landfill; can I look for it?

   No. For safety reasons we cannot have the public searching through trash. Most trash is buried or compacted within 30 minutes. Please contact the business office at 970-498-5760 for additional questions pertaining to lost items.  

9. Can I bring branches and yard waste?

   Yes, we accept branches and yard waste through our Green Waste Program as an alternative to disposal. See Green Waste Program for requirements, fees, and a list of what is accepted.

10. How much will my trash cost?

    Residential cars, SUVs, passenger vans, pickup trucks, and cargo trucks will be charged a flat fee. If your trash is on a trailer, measure your trash (not the container) in feet. Plug these dimensions into our fee calculator to approximate the cost. Please note that certain materials such as mattresses, tires, appliances, freon-containing appliances, and several others have an additional fee. 

11. Do I have to cover my load?

    Yes, per Colorado Revised Statutes. We will charge untarped loads double. Items in enclosed trailers, camper shells, and inside your vehicle are considered to be covered. Learn more about our Covered Load Policy.

12. What do I do with my old electronics?

    Electronics must be recycled per new state regulation effective July 1, 2013. This program accepts credit cards and cash and is operated by Waste Management inside the landfill. See Electronics Recycling for more information.

13. Does the landfill accept dead animals?

    Yes, we accept dead animals, per every 100 lbs with a minimum fee listed on the current fee schedule. Please note that the animals are disposed of in the regular trash area per CDPHE regulations.

14. What are your hours?

    It varies by location and department. View all hours of operation.

15. Are you closed due to the weather?

    This information is updated as conditions change and is always available by calling (970) 498-5770. Press 1, pause, and press 1 again. You can also subscribe to receive closure notifications.

16. What are the requirements for boat disposal?

    Any batteries must be removed. Fluids must be drained from any motors. Trailers left for disposal with boats must be accompanied by a title. If the trailer has tires, you will be charged for them. Be prepared to remove the tires at the platform prior to disposal. See our disposal fees page for costs. 

17. Do you accept tires and rims?

    We reserve the right to limit the number of tires recycled at once. 9 is the maximum number allowed per trip by State Law. Costs are determined by size of tire and whether or not it has a rim. See our disposal fees page for costs.