A new air quality standard adopted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission in December requiring the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, may force solid waste municipal landfills to implement costly monitoring infrastructure. The State of Colorado has created a roadmap to reach 100 percent net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The regulation (Colorado Air Quality Regulation Number 31) is part of the larger Climate Action Plan to Reduce Pollution (HB 19-1261) that requires landfills to monitor greenhouse gasses, which could cost Garfield County as much as $100,000 annually, and potentially install a greenhouse

Garfield County is participating in discussions surrounding proposed state greenhouse gas reporting requirements that could force municipal solid waste landfills to either make costly investments in their facilities or close their doors. In April, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division proposed a rule to its Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to reduce methane pollution from municipal landfills. That rulemaking hearing is slated for August 2025. “The Air Quality Control Commission has chosen to regulate methane emissions from municipal landfills and is determining whether a collection system is required or not,” Garfield County Deputy

The Garfield County Landfill near Rifle, 0075 County Road 246A, is hosting a free paint recycling drop-off and giveaway day on Friday, Sept. 20, from 2-6 p.m. The event, which is organized by PaintCare, is accepting leftover paint and primer, stain, sealers, and clear finishes from households and businesses. Paint in good, usable condition is free to the public. Aerosol cans; containers larger than five gallons; leaking, unlabeled, or empty canisters; and hazardous materials (paint thinner, motor oil, adhesives, pesticides, etc.) are not accepted. Call the landfill at (970) 625-2516 with questions, and registration is recommended at paint-rifle.eventbrite.com.

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.

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

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,

The Garfield County Landfill has seen steady business over the past couple years, despite the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The landfill saw 39,065 tons of waste deposited by 26,910 customers in 2021 compared to 36,630 tons dropped off by 26,622 customers in 2020. The county’s popular e-waste recycling program earned $30,474 last year, and the septic treatment program brought in 1,704,063 gallons of waste, equating to $362,669 in collected revenues. “We are the least-expensive option around to dispose of e-waste at this time,” said Garfield County Landfill Manager Deb Fiscus. “We’ve just started partnering with Blue Star

The news scale house at the Garfield County Landfill in Rifle is officially open. The facility is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in winter.    

Recycling can be brought over to the Garfield County Landfill on County Road 246 in Rifle starting June 8, creating a one-stop shop for residents dumping trash at the site. The recycling center on Highway 6 remains closed, as it has been since early March, when it was discovered that biohazardous waste was dumped there illegally. Recycling receptacles are being spread out at the landfill. Customers must drive through the scale house, show their recycling to staff and then may proceed to deposit it without charge. “Recyclables will be inspected to ensure that our loads are as clean as possible,”

The Garfield County Recycling Center along Highway 6 in Rifle is closed until further notice, following the discovery of biohazardous waste that was illegally dumped at the site. Rather than risk exposure to the public, the county decided the safest way forward was to close the facility. The county is actively working with Waste Management, which manages recycling at the site. Previously, illegally dumped medical waste had been discovered at the Recycling Center, and increased signage was placed notifying the public that it is illegal to dump that waste at the site. After the discovery of more biohazardous waste, it

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – The City of Glenwood Springs landfill will be closed on Wednesday after a side-arm garbage truck slid off the South Canyon Road on Monday, and rolled roughly 70 feet down a steep embankment before coming to rest in South Canyon Creek. The driver survived and managed to climb back up to the road, which will also be closed to traffic on Wednesday for towing operations. The driver sustained “bumps and bruises” but otherwise escaped relatively unscathed, according to Shawn Parsons, fleet maintenance manager for Mountain Waste and Recycling, Inc., which owns the truck. Colorado River Fire

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Residents of Garfield County can get a head start on spring cleanup by getting rid of toxic and hazardous waste items from their homes, garages and workshops. The West Garfield County Landfill has scheduled its first spring hazardous waste event, and has just begun planning to hold these events twice annually. The event is Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, from 9 am to 3 pm both days. It is at the West Garfield County Landfill on Anvil Points Road, at 0075 County Road 246, near Rifle. It is for residential customers and Conditionally Exempt