This information is provided as a convenience for the citizens of Douglas County. Commercial curbside trash pick-up is available in almost all areas of the Douglas County. You are encouraged to investigate and determine the most economic and practical means of disposing of your domestic trash.
Transfer Sites
The County operates one in-house transfer site in southwest Douglas County:
SWAYBACK SITE:
NEW LOCATION, 2.5 miles north of Deckers ( 7828 S Hwy 67)
The site is open Saturdays only 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during Mountain Standard Time (MST). The site is located at 7828 S Hwy 67 approximately 1 ½ miles north of Deckers on Hwy 67.
The following prices apply: 30 gallon bags $2.25 each, 55 gallon bag and drum $4.25, Level pickup truck loads $25.00, Roof line loads $40.00, Non compactible construction materials $21.00 per cubic yard. Prices are subject to change.
We are not able to accept recyclables or car/truck batteries. Should you need additional information regarding the Swayback trash transfer site, please call 303. 660.7480.
The site operated by Imperial Enterprises is:
SEDALIA SITE:
Imperial Enterprises operates the Sedalia Trash Site and transfer facility on a contract basis with Douglas County. This site is available to Douglas County residents for the drop off of residential waste and light construction materials. The site also accepts appliances, furniture, household items, electronic products and computers.
The site is located on Peterson Rd, 1 mile north of Sedalia (Take the Sedalia exit off Hwy 85 to Hwy 67, proceed over the railroad tracks and take the first road to the right, which is Peterson Road. Continue 1 mile north to the entrance.)
The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Monday and Saturday except on legal holidays.
A full service recycling operation is also in place at the facility. All types of metal products, both ferrous and non-ferrous, aluminum cans, steel cans, newspaper and cardboard are accepted. Car batteries and motor oil are accepted for recycling as well.
The following prices apply: 40 gallon trash bags $3.00 each, 60 gallon trash bags $5.00 each, Level pickup truck loads $35.00, Above bed $45.00, Roof line loads $60.00.
Non-compactible loads will be priced in the yard. Yardage rates are $27.00 per cubic yard.
Branches and yard waste are accepted at the rate of $22.00 per cubic yard. They are to be loaded into a container in the yard.
Just about any type of waste material can be handled. Some materials require special handling and processing. If you have items to dispose of please do not hesitate to call for information on specific disposal requirements.
Please call 303.621.2275 information and questions.
Landfills
Sedalia Landfill: At 5970 North US Hwy 85.
Materials accepted: "Non-putrescible" solid waste, such as construction and demolition debris, inert materials, and freon-free appliances. Recycling of plastic, aluminum and cardboard also available.
For further information on the Sedalia landfill, please call 720.733.8584.
Denver-Arapahoe Disposal Site: At Gun Club Road and East Hampden Ave. in east Arapahoe County. For further information on the Denver Arapahoe site landfill please call 303.690.4303.
Colorado Springs Landfill: On Hwy 94, 6 miles east of Colorado Springs. For further information on the Colorado Springs landfill please call 719.683.2600.
Other Disposal Options
Elbert County residents: Elbert County operates a trash transfer site at 5250 Elbert County Road # 124. For further information, please call Elbert County Government at 303.621.3132.
Englewood: Waste Management operates a commercial trash transfer site at 2400 West Union Blvd, Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, please call 303.797.9085.