landfill

Chaffee County Landfill

16550 US Highway 285, Salida, CO, 81201

Who
Open to the public

Vehicles through the scale by 3:30 pm; unloaded by 4:00 pm. Closes in high wind.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sundays, Wednesdays and county holidays. Scale attendant decides whether a load is charged by tonnage or yardage.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

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Couch / furniture

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Tire

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Appliance

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Fridge or freezer

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Electronics

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Paint

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Household hazardous waste

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Yard waste

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Brush and branches

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Construction debris

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Concrete

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Scrap metal

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Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

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Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm

Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.

Payment: cash, card, check

Access rules

Vehicles through the scale by 3:30 pm; unloaded by 4:00 pm. Closes in high wind.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Tue8:00 am–3:30 pm
Thu-Sat8:00 am–3:30 pm

Closed Sundays, Wednesdays and county holidays. Scale attendant decides whether a load is charged by tonnage or yardage.

Local time: America/Denver

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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