Landfill & Recycling

Our Operations

The Landfill / Recycling Center operations include recycling, non-hazardous waste disposal, and slash (yard waste). We encourage all in our community to make an effort to recycle and continue keeping Leadville a beautiful place to reside in and visit.

Please note: Effective Saturday, June 10th Lake County Landfill will adjust our operating hours to:

• 8 am to 4 pm - Friday to Tuesday
  Closed Wednesday and Thursday (Except for Commercial Charge Accounts)

Fees

• View Landfill Fees (Effective 2021) (PDF)
• Resolution 21-05 (PDF) The Use and Fees for the Lake County Landfill

Note: There is a 3% service charge on each credit card transaction.

Local Regulations

Illegal Dumping

• Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste Resolution 2011-20 (PDF)
• Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste Ordinance 12-01 (PDF)