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Gilpin County narrows free trash tokens from 5 to 2 cubic yards to reduce program cost
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners · January 27, 2026
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Summary
County manager presented data showing the free token program cost the county roughly $141,240 in the prior year; the board incorporated a change in the 2026 budget to reduce token allowance from 5 to 2 cubic yards, projected to lower county cost by about $72,360.
Gilpin County managers and commissioners discussed changes to the county’s free trash token program as part of the 2026 budget.
County manager Ray Reers told the board the program is intended to support neighborhood cleanup and provide equitable waste services; however, he said usage and hauling costs mean the…
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