Landfill

South Canyon Landfill

1205 Co Hwy 134, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

(970) 945-5375

A working landfill out on County Road 134 that locals and contractors use when there's too much for the curb or for big cleanups. It handles the usual bury-and-cover style disposal, and both residential and commercial loads go there though commercial accounts are billed differently than the small drop-offs.

Pull in to a small entrance booth and you'll stop at a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight and there's typically a minimum charge for small loads. After the scale, vehicles are directed up to the active cell where the load is unloaded and compacted; the site is mostly dirt roads and capped mounds, not paved picnic grounds. Trucks line up on busy weekend mornings, and wind can kick up dust on dry days, so expect a short delay if several haulers are ahead of you.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Glenwood Springs
State Colorado

Before You Go

  • Have your load secured so nothing blows out on the drive; tarps and tied-down cargo save time and mess at the unloading area.
  • Bring paperwork or account info if coming with a commercial trailer - commercial loads are handled separately and billed at a different rate than small residential drop-offs.
  • Plan for slow-moving traffic at the scale and unloading point during spring and fall cleanups; arriving midweek usually avoids the longest lines.