Residential assessment on the property tax bill covers bagged household waste at the landfill and container sites; oversized loads are charged the tipping fee.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
LimitedUp to four passenger tires per year per household free; more are $3.50 each ($4.75 on rims). Semi tires not accepted.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
AcceptedRefrigerators have their own pile; doors must be removed.
Normal load fee applies
Electronics
AcceptedComputers and TVs go in regular trash; fees may apply.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
LimitedItem price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
LimitedFree monthly collection on the third Saturday, appointment required.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Scrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $37.88 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Clean brush | $55/ton |
| Stumps | $90/ton |
| Tires (5 or more), passenger/light truck | $3.50 each |
| Tires on rim | $4.75 each |
| Mobile home too big for scale | $300 flat |
| Large animal | $10 each |
| Small animal | $5 each |
Gate rate $37.88/ton for mixed waste, construction rubble, carpet, pallets, concrete/asphalt, non-friable asbestos (call). Schedule effective 11-01-2026. Semi tires not accepted.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Residential assessment on the property tax bill covers bagged household waste at the landfill and container sites; oversized loads are charged the tipping fee.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sun | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Local time: America/DenverWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Four passenger tires free per household per year; used motor oil and antifreeze (plastic containers 5 gal or less) free; household hazardous waste free by appointment third Saturday monthly.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Drop-Off Locations ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Disposal Guide ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Landfill Gate Rate 11-01-2026 ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026