Wind Closures:
When does the Landfill have to close?
State of Colorado Laws require municipal solid waste landfill facilities to close during periods of excessive winds to minimize blowing trash. Wray Gulch Landfill closes when winds exceed 25 miles per hour or 40 mile per hour gusts.
Holiday Closures:
The landfill is closed on Sunday and the following major holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Day before Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas
How can I be notified of landfill closures?
- Call the Landfill at 970-878-9591, or
- Check the main Landfill page and click on Alerts, or
- Subscribe to Landfill Alerts and receive text and email notifications:
- Type in your email address, click on "Sign In". Type in your phone number and "Save" to receive texts.
- Click on the email and/or cell phone icon next to "Wray Gulch Landfill". You will need to reply to a confirmation email and/or text to complete the set-up.