The San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority accepts demolition, friable and non-friable asbestos waste, fire debris and contaminated soil from the six area regional partners it is designed to serve and support; Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Hauling of solid wastes from other counties is discouraged and requires approval of the Landfill Manager. If you have questions contact the landfill office: 719-852-3810.
Before you start a remodel, renovation or demolition a State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required. Additionally, Asbestos testing results and the Generator Waste Profile Packet need to be submitted along with the State of Colorado Demolition Permit to the Landfill Manager. If testing results are positive for Asbestos, the Inspection and Remediation results are required.
Special Notes Regarding Special Wastes:
- Submit all forms to the Landfill Manager (staff directory) for approval at least 24 hours prior to transporting material to the SLVRSWA.
- A 24 hour notice prior to hauling material to the SLVRSWA may be required.
- The Landfill Manager may require an approximate tonnage amount.
- Asbestos must be wrapped in two 6 mil plastic
- Friable Asbestos will not be accepted when winds exceed 20 mph.
- All Special Wastes must check-in 30 minutes prior to closing.
- Some debris may be required to be hauled by rear unloading beds (end dump, dump truck or roll off container). Some areas of the landfill will not accommodate a side unloading trailer.
State of Colorado Regulation 8 Part B: On October 16, 2019, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted revisions to Colorado Regulation no. 8, Part B, which clarified the requirements for single-family residential dwellings. Therefore, as of October 17, 2019, all structures (single and multi-family residential dwellings, accessory buildings, motel/hotels, commercial) are subject to all applicable asbestos requirements under Colorado Regulation No. 8, Part B. This includes inspections, permitting and abatement requirements.
Helpful Web Sites:
| State Of Colorado – Demolition Application https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/cdphermpop/docpop/docpop.aspx |
| State Of Colorado – Certified Individuals, Consulting Firms & Laboratories: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/indoor-air-quality/asbestos-general-information |
| San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority – Generator Profile Packet http://slvlandfill.com/?page_id=61 |
| State Of Colorado Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Web Site: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ |
| State Of Colorado Asbestos Contaminated Soil Disturance https://cdphe.colorado.gov/asbestos-waste |
| State of Colorado – Asbestos, Renovation and Demolition https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/cdphermpop/docpop/docpop.aspx |
| Local County/City Web Sites: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/public-information/find-your-local-public-health-agency |
