Landfill coupon available for April
The scale house is seen at the Garfield County Landfill near Rifle.
The Garfield County Landfill is offering a coupon for $15 off one load during April. The coupon is valid April 1 – 30, and must be presented at time of payment or can be registered at the gate. The coupon is available to residents of Garfield County, and absolutely no hazardous or liquid wastes are accepted. Please separate metal, fencing, wire, Freon-free appliances, bicycles, lawnmowers, tires, wood, brush, electronic waste, and unbagged yard waste.
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Second quarter revenues up at county landfill
A sign at the Garfield County Landfill near Rifle reads "Garfield County thanks you."
The Garfield County Landfill near Rifle saw a steady rise in business in the second quarter of 2022, leading to more than $72,000 in increased revenues over the same quarter in 2021. Much of the increase stems from an upswing in metal recycling revenue this year over the same time in 2020, despite receiving less tonnage (867 vs. 518 tons, respectively), accounting for $49,649 due to increased value of the material. During the second quarter, the landfill served 8,366 customers, up from 7,866 in 2021, collecting more than 9,239 tons of trash. Septic disposal also increased in the second quarter
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Garfield County Landfill closes for high wind periods
The scale house is seen at the Garfield County Landfill near Rifle.
The Garfield County Landfill west of Rifle was expected to be closed the remainder of April 22, 2022 due to high winds occurring. State regulations require that landfills close during periods of high winds. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning until 6 pm, April 22 for the De Beque to Silt corridor, indicating that winds may gust up to 60 mph. Sustained southwest winds are expected at 25-35 mph. The Garfield County Landfill is currently experiencing gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. The weather service projected additional impacts may include downed trees or limbs, power lines,
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