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Montezuma County plans free green-waste acceptance and household hazardous waste collection during burn ban

Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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County staff said the landfill will accept green waste for composting without charge when a burn ban is in effect, discussed CDPHE assistance for tire cleanups, and outlined a household hazardous waste event with LEPC and volunteers.

Commissioners and staff discussed a multi-part community cleanup plan that would allow residents to bring green waste to the county landfill for composting at no charge during any burn ban, establish a tire- and trash-collection weekend, and run a household hazardous waste collection under LEPC coordination.

"When the burn ban is implemented, instead of burning it, we'll take it at the landfill for, composting, and we won't charge you anything," Unidentified Speaker 1 said. Staff member Mel confirmed…

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