Archuleta County Landfill

Archuleta County Landfill on County Road 500 is Pagosa Springs’ local landfill where residents and commercial haulers bring household trash and construction debris. It’s a mid-size mountain county site that functions as a final disposal cell, and tipping fees are assessed (typically by weight or vehicle type); commercial loads are accepted and usually carry higher fees.

Pull up to a small entrance booth and a scale - drivers are commonly weighed, so expect to stop on the scale on the way in and again on the way out. After the booth, follow the gravel access road to the active tipping area where there are piles of compacted material, roll-offs, and open cells; the site is exposed and can be dusty or muddy depending on the season. The ground is uneven, so step carefully when unloading and keep loads tied down until parked. Weekends and spring cleanup times often mean lines, while midweek visits tend to move faster.