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County public works identifies site for Tropic-area animal disposal pit; BLM clearance pending
Summary
Public works staff said a privately offered, roughly 1-acre site near Beauty Hill could serve as a dead-animal pit for the Tropic area; the county said BLM clearance and a formal agreement with the landowner remain to be completed.
Garfield County public works staff reported progress toward a dead-animal disposal site near Tropic, but said formal agreements and federal clearance remain required.
Public works said a landowner, identified as Pete Mangum, offered about an acre on the backside of Beauty Hill that could be used, and proposed an exchange in which the county would help excavate a pond in return for use of the parcel. Officials estimated the new site might hold waste for approximately five to 10 years depending on volumes.
County staff said they were awaiting confirmation from the Bureau of Land Management that the county has the right to excavate in that right-of-way; staff reported they had received confirmation that the right-of-way extends into the area and that BLM clearance ‘‘shouldn’t be a problem.’’ Staff said they would work this week to draft an agreement with the landowner.
Why it matters: The county currently lacks a permanent centralized site for carcass disposal in that area, and a designated site would provide a controlled option for disposal and reduce ad-hoc practices.
What’s next: Public works will prepare a formal agreement with the landowner and identify any required permits or documentation from BLM before proceeding, county staff said.
