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Landfill
Main Archuleta County Landfill
9179 Co Rd 500, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Main Archuleta County Landfill is the county dump out on Co Rd 500 that folks from Pagosa Springs and the surrounding area use for household cleanouts and contractor loads. It’s the place people go when curbside pickup won’t handle the job or after big yard jobs and remodels.
There’s a small entrance booth and a scale - loads are charged by weight, so expect to stop on the scale coming in and again when leaving. The site is the typical open pit and berms of compacted trash, with a few bays and traffic lanes to guide trucks and trailers. Commercial loads are accepted, but tipping fees are handled at the scale with a minimum charge for small loads. Lines can build up on weekends and during spring cleanup season, so plan accordingly.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads well before getting to the gate; loose debris slows everything down and can get flagged.
- Have photo ID and any county residency paperwork handy in case it’s requested at the booth.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible - late weekday afternoons or midweek are usually quieter for quicker in-and-out trips.
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