Freon Removal Policy
All refrigerant-containing appliances brought to the landfill for disposal must have verification from a certified technician that the proper evacuation of CFCs has occurred. This requirement is in accordance with the 1990 Clean Air Act which recognized the impact of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) to the ozone layer of the atmosphere. Most appliance dealers have certified technicians on staff or you can call the landfill office at 970-328-3470 for more information.

Uncovered Load Policy
Colorado state laws require that all vehicles secure loads to prevent spilling loads onto roadways. Therefore, the landfill requires that all vehicles entering onto the premises have loads covered or secured or be charged an extra fee of $20 in addition to normal disposal charges. We ask that you help keep our roadways clean by properly covering your load. 

High Wind Policy
The landfill will close during periods of high winds to prevent the occurrence of windblown litter. According to the State of Colorado Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities, “Sites and facilities shall have a minimum of windblown debris. The facility shall cease operations during periods when high wind warnings are verified on-site.” High wind warning means that sustained winds of forty miles per hour (40 MPH) or greater, or gusts of fifty-five miles per hour (55 MPH) or greater, are expected to persist for one hour or longer, as defined by the National Weather Service.

Typically these conditions occur in the springtime when weather patterns are changing: however, they can occur at any time as storm fronts move through the area. If closure due to wind is imminent, the landfill will contact major waste haulers and notify them of the situation.

Mobile Home Acceptance for Disposal Procedure

Concern: Mobile homes slated for demolition or landfill disposal may contain asbestos or asbestos containing materials (ACM) along with freon-containing devices. ACM may be friable asbestos which is prohibited from landfill disposal at Eagle County Landfill. In order to address these concerns and remain in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, the following procedure must be followed before any mobile home is accepted for disposal:

1. The demo contractor or person or entity that plans to transport a mobile home to the landfill for disposal is required to obtain a State of Colorado Demolition Permit. The application form can be found and downloaded on the Asbestos Compliance Assistance Group’s website.

2. To obtain a State Demolition Permit the mobile home must be inspected for Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and freon-containing devices by a state licensed asbestos inspector. A list of certified inspectors and contractors is available on the Asbestos Compliance Assistance Group’s website. Also, one can check the Yellow Pages under “Asbestos Removal & Abatement Services”. If no ACM or freon-containing devices are found the appropriate items on the Demolition Permit Application Form are completed and then submitted to the state for a demolition permit. There are no local (Eagle County) permits which must be obtained other than the title must accompany the mobile home to the landfill if approved for disposal. If ACM or freon-containing devices are discovered, then abatement must be completed by a state licensed abatement contractor before the state will issue a demolition permit.

3. In any event the Demolition Permit Application Form must be completed and submitted to the state to obtain a Demolition Permit.

In short:
1. Notify landfill of plans to dispose of mobile home.
2. Obtain State of Colorado Demolition Permit Application Form
- Have mobile home inspected for asbestos containing material and freon-
containing devices;
- If nothing found, complete application form and submit to state for demo permit;
- If ACM found, abatement must be completed;
- If freon-containing devices found, freon must be removed by certified
technician;
- After all abatement activities have been completed, complete application form
and submit to state for demo permit;
3. Provide copies of all above documentation to Eagle County Landfill for disposal approval.
4. Provide title to mobile home to Eagle County Landfill.

If all procedures have been followed, paperwork properly completed, demolition permit issued and title to mobile home is readily available, disposal will be approved. Fees for mobile home disposal are as follows (fees are based upon length of mobile home):

<40 feet:              $250 each
40 feet to 50 feet: $300 each
50 feet to 60 feet: $400 each
>60 feet:              $500 each

For inquiries regarding this procedure, please contact the landfill staff at 970-328-3470.

No Scavenging Policy 

Purpose of the policy:   

To maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees, commercial disposal staff and citizens using the Eagle County Landfill site.

Policy: 

The following are not allowed:

1. Scavenging, salvaging, receiving or removing any material which has been accepted at the landfill site for disposal or recycling (i.e. – merchandise, foods, metals, wires, trailers, etc.).
2. Selling for personal gain any material that could be recovered and sold through the recycling programs.
3. Entering the landfill after working hours or off-the-clock to engage in scavenging.

Materials that can be safely removed or sorted from trash shall be placed in a designated location for future recycling through the Eagle County Material Recycling Facility (MRF) or standard recycling processes currently established at the landfill. Violation of this county policy may be punishable up to and including termination of employment or loss of use of, and access to, the landfill site.