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Transfer Station
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Due to staffing, the Transfer Station was open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM throughout most of 2024.
We’re pleased to announce the return to extended hours for the Transfer Station! Starting February, the Transfer Station will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We hope this will provide added convenience and more flexibility for you to access our services.
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As part of our Clear Creek County's efforts to maintain a sustainable and effective Transfer Station and Recycling Center, we find it necessary to adjust our pricing structure. This change is essential to help cover the rising costs of operations, along with the increase in wages at the Transfer Station to attract and retain staff in order to open the center back up to four days a week. This is also all as we face broader budget constraints across the County. We understand that any price increase can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding and continued business.
Our goal is to ensure that we can continue providing a valuable resource for the community, while balancing the financial needs of the County.
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Despite the revenue increase from the fee adjustment, the Transfer Station is projected to require $100,000 in general fund subsidization to cover operating expenses. This does not include the $200,000 needed for capital equipment replacement in 2025, which will also come from the County’s general fund.
While the Transfer Station is not profitable, we believe it remains a necessary and well-utilized service for the Clear Creek County community.
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No, we are not closed for lunch.Transfer Station
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Yes, hard plastic labeled with #1, #2 or #5 can be recycled and are in demand to be turned into new products.
#1 plastic: polyethylene terephthalate
#2 plastic: high-density polyethylene
#5 plastic: polypropylenePlastic foam, straws, utensils and flexible plastics such as grocery bags and bubble wrap do not belong in the recycling bin.
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Yes, we are a PaintCare drop off location, accepting Latex based paints, Oil based paints and stains for a $2.00 per gallon container handling fee.
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Yes, There is a small fee for disposal.Transfer Station
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Slash is any wood product removed from trees or bushes to do fire mitigation around your home and property. Please view our fee schedule for pricing. Remember all loads must be covered.
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No, we are unable to offer compost at this time.
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The Transfer Station will accept noxious weeds year round for free. Noxious weeds must be bagged and placed in our compactor bin. If you have questions on what weeds are noxious, visit the Public Works web page on the Clear Creek County web site and view the noxious weeds listing.Transfer Station
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Yes, large loads are accepted up to six (6) yards. Household (kitchen trash) and rubble must be separated. Remember all loads must be covered regardless of content or will be charged double the applicable fee.
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Not all trash is considered "Household" trash. "Household" trash will come from your kitchen and bathroom. Other trash from moving, clean-up, construction and furniture is "Rubble". These items are disposed of in a different area of the Transfer Station.Transfer Station
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We ask for all loads to be covered regardless of content. We like to be considerate to our neighbors and not have trash and debris flying out of vehicles onto their property or onto roadways. We will charge double the applicable fee for un-covered loads.Transfer Station
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Food containers, if left un-rinsed will become moldy and smelly. The Transfer Station staff physically handles all recyclables. Un-rinsed containers could pose a health risk to the staff as well as invite vermin.Transfer Station