2024 SLASH calendar is coming soon! SLASH drop-offs will commence on May 23 and go through October this year. Please sign up for SLASH alerts to be notified of any schedule changes, closures, or updates to the SLASH program.
1.Go to Notify Me on the Jeffco website
2. Add your email address to the top and hit Sign In (You can opt to receive HTML emails and/or text messages)
3. Scroll down to the second section titled Alerts and find Jeffco SLASH
4. Click the email or cell phone (or both) icons to opt into alerts.
The Slash drop-off locations operate Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Please arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. to the drop-off site as the unloading process takes about 30 minutes.
May 23 - June 2: Blue Mountain Open Space, 23401 Coal Creek, Canyon Rd, Arvada, CO 80007
June 6 - July 21: Elk Creek Elementary, 13304 US HWY 285, Pine, CO 80470
July 25 - September 8: Marshdale Property*, 26624 N Turkey Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439
*Site closes at 3 p.m. daily
June 1 - October 27: Tincup Ridge Slash Yard**, 151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401
**Saturdays & Sundays only June 1 - September 8, Thursdays through Sundays from September 12 through October 27
Accepted: Limbs, branches, woody debris, tree bark, pine cones, logs (max length 8 ft, max diameter 6 inches)
Not Accepted: construction material, lumber, household trash, metal of any kind, rocks, tree stumps, yard waste/grass clippings, bags, leaves
The majority of the materials that are not accepted often cause damage to our heavy machinery. Construction material and lumber typically have metal hidden throughout, which can cause damage to our grinder. Tree stumps often have rocks, which are challenging and time consuming to remove. We also do not accept leaves since other debris, such as rocks and metal, can get swept up with the leaves.
Any size truck or trailer is welcome at Jefferson County Slash Collection sites. Dump fees are based on six cubic yards (162 cubic feet) of material: six yards is one load. The cost to drop off a single load is $24. Credit cards only. This is equivalent to:
Here is an example to know how to figure your cost:
The fees that are charged help to offset the cost for the processing equipment, staffing and keeping the program sustainable so it can continue into future years.
Slash is debris, from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings and pine cones. If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. The importance of mitigating and preparing your property for wildfire cannot be overstated - and again this year, Jefferson County is your partner in this effort.
Removing slash and creating a defensible space around your home, is the first line of defense against wildfires. You can create zones around your home, removing any fire fuels, such as tree debris. Having a properly mitigated property doesn’t mean that wildfire will pass you by, but it gives the fire department a better opportunity to save your home when it does come. Great tips on how to protect your home and property can be found on the Jeffco Sheriff’s hazard mitigation page and at FireWise website. Jeffco's CSU Extension also has a factsheet that can help homeowners plant low-flammability gardens.
Wildfire mitigation requires community-wide support to reduce risk for Jefferson County. Donations help the County recover the cost of operating the SLASH program and directly contribute to wildfire mitigation efforts in your community.
To contact Jeffco SLASH, please complete this form. We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
https://www.jeffco.us/2493/Slash-Collection