Pitkin County Solid Waste Center

As of the most recent reporting period, Pitkin County Solid Waste Center has approximately 2,465,911 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,792,931 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 88% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 76,824 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2042.

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.2 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Pitkin County Waste Systems, LLC for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Pitkin County Solid Waste Center are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Saturday: 7:30 – 11:45 AM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (970) 429-2880 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center is located at 32046 Jack Gredig Ln, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, 81611. The facility is situated in Pitkin County, Colorado. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (970) 429-2880 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Pitkin County Solid Waste Center, call (970) 429-2880. The mailing address is 32046 Jack Gredig Ln, Aspen, CO 81611, USA. The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.