CHAFFEE COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL
16550 HWY 285
SALIDA, CO 81201
(719) 539-3738 (Landfill office)
Shannon Wilcox, Landfill Manager (719) 207-1485
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (719) 539-3463
HOLIDAY HOURS:
The Landfill follows the same schedule of holidays as posted on the Finance Office webpage.
Chaffee County Landfill Weight Charges
The following rate changes are effective May 13, 2010.
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY
NO TRAILERS AFTER 3:30 p.m.; Must be unloaded by 4:00 p.m.
(Updated 02/09/2010)
PRICE CATEGORIES - In-County is trash generated in Chaffee County; Out-Of-County is trash hauled from other counties.
Compacted Trash
$30.25/ton in-County, $40.25/ton out-of-County
Loose Trash
$33.00/ton in-County, $43.00/ton out-of-County
Wood/Construction
By Ton: $48.00 in-County; $58.00/ton out-of-County
Clean construction wood for chipping at $33.00/ton in-County; $43.00 out-of-County. Clean construction wood is described as having no staining, preservatives, glues, OSB plywood or pressed board. Wood with nails is OK. The driver will be instructed where the load is to be dumped.
By Yard (when the scale is down) $4.25 in-County; $8.25 out-of-county
Asphalt Shingles
$28.50/ton in-County, $38.50/ton out-of-County
Concrete
$25.00/ton in-County, $35.00/ton out-of-County
Grease Trap & Oil
$68.00/ton in-County; $78.00/ton out-of-County
Tires (No Rims):
Auto: $5.00 each in-County, $10.00 each out-of-County
Truck : $10.00 each in-County, $20.00 each out-of-County
Tires from shops:
$2.25 each in County; DO NOT ACCEPT OUT-OF-COUNTY
Tires (w/Rims):
Auto: $7.00 each in-County, $16 each out-of-County
Truck: The Landfill cannot accept large tires with the rims.
Batteries:
Vehicle: $3.00 each in-County, $13.00 each out-of-County
Solar Energy: $5.00 each in-County, $15.00 each out-of-County
Heavy Equipment: $5.00 each in-County, $15.00 each out-of-County
Animals:
Small: $5.00 each in-County, $15.00 each out-of-County
Large: $10.00 each in-County, $20.00 each out-of-County
Brush: Yard Waste rates may apply. The Landfill has a designated area for dumping brush. The load must have only brush - no construction. In mid-summer when the brush is chipped, the public can take the chips at no charge. Actual date of availability will be announced later.
Clean Fill Dirt: $1.00/cubic yard in-County; No Out-of-County
Contaminated Dirt: $75.00/ton in-County; No Out-of-County
Construction Dirt: $20.00/ton in-County; No Out-of-County
Household by Yard: $8.25/yard or $1.00 per bag as explained below*; $12.25 out-of-County
Mattresses: $5.00 each in-County or out-of-County
Yard Waste by Ton (weighed): $33.00/ton in-County; $43.00 out-of-County
Yard Waste by Yard (not weighted): $7.25/cubic yard in-County; $11.25 out-of-County
APPLICANCES AS LISTED:
Stoves, Water Heaters, Washers, Dryers: $10.00 in County, $20.00 each out of County
ALSO ACCEPTED:
Empty propane tanks from BBQ grills.
MINIMUM FEE - $10.00
*The County Waste Disposal accepts household trash at $1.00 per bag up to 10 bags; 11 begins MINIMUM FEE rate.
• NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THIS LANDFILL
• NO HOT/SMOLDERING TRASH ACCEPTED
• NO REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS OR UNITS WITH FREON
• NO AUTOMOBILES ACCEPTED
• NO ASPHALT/PAVEMENT
NO COMPUTERS, COPIERS, MONITORS OR PRINTERS
• NO RUMMAGING
PIPE AND WIRE MUST BE CUT TO 8 FT. OR SMALLER
CHAFFEE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY OR ALL TRASH
04/13/04
CUSTOMERS DUMPING AT THE CHAFFEE COUNTY LANDFILL PROOF OF RESIDENCY POLICY:
IN-COUNTY CUSTOMERS:
Acceptable proof can be in the form of a driver's license or photo identification card.
OUT-OF-COUNTY CUSTOMERS WHO OWN PROPERTY IN CHAFFEE COUNTY:
Acceptable proof can be in the form of a driver's license or photo identification card and a property ownership document from the county treasurer's office.
ALL OTHER CUSTOMERS:
Prices will be at the out-of-county rates for dumping.
RECYCLING LOCATIONS
Angel of Shavano Recycling - call Mickey at (719) 207-1197
Windmill Restaurant
720 E. Rainbow Blvd (Hwy 50) in back
Salida, CO
Accepts: Cardboard
Salida Hospital
Rush Drive
Salida, CO
Accepts: Cardboard
Salida Hot Springs Pool
410 W. Hwy 50 in back
Salida, CO
Accepts: Newspaper, Cans, Clear glass, Green glass, Brown glass, Cardboard, Office paper, Magazines, Plastic
Chaffee County Landfill & Recycling Center
16550 Hwy 285
Salida, CO
between Salida & Buena Vista
Accepts: Cans, Clear glass, Green glass, Brown glass, Plastic, Motor oil, Car batteries, White Metal
B.V. Recycling Center
521 Gregg Drive
Buena Vista, CO
Accepts: Cardboard, Newspaper, Cans, Clear glass, Green glass, Brown glass, Office paper, Plastic
Poncha Swift Stop
on Hwy 50
Poncha Springs, CO
Accepts: Cardboard
Chipeta Ave. & Hwy 285
S. of High Valley Center
Poncha Springs, CO
Accepts: Newspaper, Cans, Clear glass, Green glass, Brown glass
Pak-Mail
Salida
Accepts: computers, copiers, printers, etc. Call 539-7085 for pricing and complete listing.
Please rinse out all cans, glass and plastic containers. Plastics must have the recycling emblem with a number from 1 thru 7 in the center. Carry out bags from stores are accepted for recycling; however trash bags are not.
CHAFFEE COUNTY LANDFILL WIND CLOSURE POLICY
In accordance with Colorado regulations, the Chaffee County Landfill will cease accepting refuse during the following conditions:
1. When sustained winds of 40 miles per hour (measured at 5 to 10 minute intervals) are measured for a 30 minute duration. The Landfill will open when winds are measured at less than 35 miles per hour for 15 minutes.
2. When wind gusts equal or exceed 55 miles per hour. Customers will be detained at the gate until the gust subsides.
3. As otherwise deemed necessary by Chaffee County to prevent nuisance conditions as required by regulations.
Chaffee County will use on-site wind monitoring devices to determine the wind strength and duration. Wind speed readings will be logged in a notebook at 5 to 10 minute intervals to substantiate 1 & 2 above. Number 3 above also applies if the wind monitoring device goes down.
When the Landfill closes at any time during the last two hours of the day, the Landfill will open the next day at 6:00 a.m. (excluding Saturdays).
The Radio Stations will be contacted immediately with all closings and re-openings.
A County General Administrator will be contacted before a closure is implemented.