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Your one-stop shop for yard waste disposal. County’s seasonal site opens April 6.

Drop off tree limbs, shrubs, pinecones and grass clippings at free County site, open Saturdays through October, depending on weather

Posted on March 20, 2024 2024DC OutdoorsNews and Events

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You may be cleaning up branches after heavy spring snowstorms or beginning the seasonal work of mowing, trimming, sawing and clearing brush from your yard or property – all an important part of reducing your risk for wildfires. It’s good to know Douglas County’s Slash-Mulch/Green Yard Waste drop-off site is the only place you need to visit for disposal.

The site located at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, opens Saturday, April 6.  Weather permitting, it will remain open Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. In the case of inclement weather, please call 303-663-6274 for updated information. Later in the season, residents can also collect free mulch.

To ensure efficiency when unloading materials, please separate Slash items (tree limbs, pine needles, shrubs and brush) from Green Yard Waste items (grass, sod, leaves, weeds). Slash and Green Yard Waste will be collected in separate areas of the site for proper and safe disposal. See a full list of acceptable items on our webpage.

The County also maintains a year-round site to collect limited small loads, which is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 7828 S. Colo. 67 (2.5 miles north of Deckers).

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 CodeRED alerts today to ensure you receive notifications when there is an immediate danger in the community. If you, a family member or a neighbor may need help evacuating in an emergency due to disabilities or other limitations sign up for the Access and Functional Needs Registry. 

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