Trash & Recycling in La Plata County, CO (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, no owner or occupant of a residential or commercial establishment can let rubbish or dead animals accumulate on any premises for more than 30 days. La Plata County Code § 46-56(III) sets that outer limit on how long waste can sit before it has to be removed.
La Plata County 30-Day Rubbish Accumulation Limit
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 46-56
III. No owner or occupant of a residential or commercial establishment shall permit the accumulation of rubbish or dead animals upon any premises for a period in excess of 30 days.
Bulk Item Disposal
At the Marvel and Bayfield Solid Waste Convenience Centers in La Plata County, Colorado, § 46-91 sets tipping fees by item: mattresses and box springs $30 per item, furniture from $20 to $50 per item by size, and yard waste $8.00 per load. Resolution 2023-26 took effect October 24, 2023.
La Plata County Convenience Center Bulk Item Fees
Light RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 46-91
I. Tipping fees (trash disposal fees) at the Marvel and Bayfield Solid Waste Convenience Centers are hereby established as follows: Fee Type Resolution Effective Fee # Date ... Mattresses/ box springs $30 per item 2023-26 10/24/2023 Yard waste $8.00 per load 2023-26 10/24/2023 Furniture 2023-26 10/24/2023 Small furniture Chairs, outdoor bistro set, coffee tables and end tables $20 per item 2023...
Illegal Dumping
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, it is unlawful for any person to allow, cause or permit the dumping of rubbish or dead animals on private or public land, except as Chapter 46, Article II provides. A conviction under § 46-34 carries a fine of not less than $300.00 that cannot be suspended or reduced.
La Plata County Illegal Dumping Ban and Penalties
Significant RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 46-56
II. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow, cause or permit the dumping of rubbish or dead animals upon any private or public lands within the unincorporated area of the county, except in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Collection Schedule
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, every owner or occupant of a residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional or industrial property must secure an approved method of collection for rubbish and dead animals. Section 46-56 limits approved methods to a commercial hauler, self-hauling to a designated facility, or designated-facility or state-law disposal for dead animals.
La Plata County Mandatory Rubbish Collection Arrangements
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 46-56
I. The owner or occupant of each residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional and industrial property within the unincorporated areas of the county shall be responsible for securing an approved method of collection for rubbish or dead animals generated on their premises. Approved methods shall be limited to: A. Arrangements for transport by a commercial hauler; B. Transport and proper d...
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