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Howard Disposal is the local disposal site on Forge Road that most Cañon City residents use for household cleanouts and yard debris. Folks from town and nearby ranches swing by with pickups or trailers when they need to get rid of bulky stuff or construction leftovers.
Expect a drive-in setup with an entrance booth and a scale where vehicles stop for weighing - customers usually pull through slowly and then park in a lineup for unloading. The site looks like a working yard: piles, roll-off containers, and heavy equipment moving material around. Weekends, especially in spring, tend to get backed up, so lines and waiting trucks are common. Once unloaded, vehicles will typically drive back over the scale to settle any charge based on weight.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps and straps so loads stay contained during unloading - it keeps loose debris from blowing everywhere and speeds things up.
- Sort and separate bulky items (metal, wood, appliances) in the truck or trailer beforehand so unloading is quicker and less back-and-forth.
- Try to go midweek or early in the morning to avoid the spring-cleanup weekend rush; also check for county free-disposal events that might cover some items.
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