Park County board recommends weekend closures and bear‑proofing for Smith Collection Site
Jul 16, 2026
After weeks of complaints about illegal dumping and several incidents of bears accessing dumpsters, the Park County Solid Waste Board voted to recommend closing the Smith Collection Site on weekends and pursuing bear‑proofing and entry improvements, and will forward the recommendation to county commissioners.
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The Park County Solid Waste Board voted July 16 to recommend that the county commissioners close the Smith Collection Site on weekends and pursue bear‑proofing and entry improvements before any long‑term change is made. The motion, made by board member David Matthews and seconded, passed by voice vote with Chair Tim Miller voting aye.
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