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Montrose County Landfill is the county's main place for burying municipal and commercial trash, located just off Landfill Road in Montrose. Neighbors, contractors and haulers use it for final disposal rather than recycling or drop-off centers. The site handles both residential and commercial loads and operates with a scale-based tipping fee structure.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and prepare to stop at the scale - vehicles are weighed so expect to stop twice, once in and once out. The access road and working face are large and exposed; bring layers in windy or dusty conditions. Recycling or drop-off bins are usually grouped near the entrance area, with the main landfill cells set back beyond them. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so anticipate some wait time if traffic is heavy.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose trash and tarp loads before leaving home; wind and the open site can scatter things quickly.
- Have a plan for separating recyclables or bulky items at the truck so unloading is quicker once it’s your turn.
- Avoid peak times if possible-weekends and spring cleanup bring the longest waits.
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