By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
The Douglas County slash-mulch site has moved to a new location at 5675 Delva Way, Sedalia, CO. Douglas County will open the new site for the disposal of tree limbs, trees and green yard waste.
While you’re reducing fire risk on your property, you can also take steps to safeguard your family in case of a widespread emergency, such as a fast-moving wildfire. Sign up for DougCoAlerts today to ensure you receive notifications when there is an immediate danger in the community.
The slash-mulch and green yard waste site is for Douglas County residents only. Dumping is allowed only while the facility is open and staffed.
There will no longer be two separate dumping areas for slash and green yard waste. All materials will be placed in one designated pile, except sod, which will have a separate designated area.
For a list of Acceptable and Unacceptable Items, please click on the “Location Information” tab below.
Acceptable items include tree limbs, pine needles, shrubs, brush, grass/hay, sod, leaves, sawdust, decorative mulch, weeds and pinecones. Please note all loads must be covered upon arrival at the slash-mulch site.
During the open season, a County-operated loader will be available to load free wood chips for homeowners to use as mulch, when available. Material can be picked up anytime during the season the site is open to accept slash.
The Site Operator has the authority to refuse loads and requires residents to reload and/or haul away materials found not to be in compliance with the regulations.
Unacceptable items include, but are not limited to:
The following items should be sent to the Green Yard Waste Program instead:
Drop-offs will not be accepted from contractors.
Green Yard Waste is accepted beginning April 3 at Douglas County's new disposal site at 5675 Delva Way in Sedalia.
Leave the leaves with us (and out of the landfill) at the County’s Leaf collection site at 5675 Delva Way. Leaves will be accepted a limited number of Saturdays in November. Plan your disposal from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
