Jeffco Expanding its Slash Collection Program for 2015

by Jefferson County Public Information
comments open from April 1 until April 19

Jefferson County is paving the way for an expanded slash program this year. It started last fall when the Board of County Commissioners announced four additional slash sites. This proved to be very successful, so the county decided to move forward with an expanded slash collection program beginning in 2015.

What is Slash?
Slash is debris, from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings and pine needles. If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. Wildfires have become more common, especially in dry years, and it is critical that homeowners clear debris from their properties to help prevent fire damage to their own and their neighbors’ properties.

In past years, the Sheriff’s Office operated the county slash collections; however, more sites were needed to accommodate the demand. This expanded program will provide a more robust long-term solution to assist in fire mitigation throughout Jeffco.

The Importance of Mitigation
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, in the first zone, which is closest to your home. This is not only important for your property, but it means being a good neighbor too, reducing potential hazards for the entire area. Great tips on how to protect your home and property can be found on the Jeffco Sheriff’s wildfire mitigation page and at www.firewise.org .

2015 Slash Collection Schedule
This year instead of having just a few dates and larger collections, there will be collections almost every weekend from the end of May through October. As these sites and dates are established, they will be posted on the Jeffco Slash webpage . You can also find information here on cost, what is accepted, what is not accepted and other related information.

To post your comments, please go to this page: jeffco.us/roller/jeffcoblog/entry/jeffco_is_expanding_its_slash and submit them. The comment period ends April 19th.

2015 Slash Collection Schedule

Many more dates and locations have been added in the expanded program. More dates for this season to come - check back on this page ! For all collections: First load is let in at 9 a.m. Last loads will be allowed in at 4 p.m.

• Slash Collection: May 30-31 in Evergreen at Evergreen Road and Bridge Shop, 30846 Lewis Ridge Road
• Slash Collection: June 6-7 in Golden at Coal Creek Fire Station #2, 32895 Highway 72 in Golden, 80403
• Slash Collection: June 13-14 in Conifer at Conifer High School, 10441 Co Rd 73, Conifer 80433
• Slash Collection: June 13-14 in Morrison at Wagon Wheel Open Space, Wagon Wheel Road and Spring Gulch Road, Morrison
• Slash Collection: June 20-21 in Arvada at Blue Mountain Open Space, 1.47 Miles West of the intersection of Hwy. 72 and Hwy. 93
• Slash Collection: June 27-28 in Evergreen at Evergreen Middle School, 2059 South Hiwan Drive, Evergreen 80439
• Slash Collection: June 27-28 in Indian Hills at Parmalee Elementary School, 4460 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills 80454
• Slash Collection: July 11-12 in Conifer at West Jefferson Middle School, 9449 South Barnes Ave, Conifer 80433
• Slash Collection: July 11-12 in Evergreen at Wilmot Elementary School, 5124 South Hatch Drive, Evergreen 80439
• Slash Collection: July 18-19 in Evergreen at Marshdale Elementary School, 26663 N. Turkey Creek Road
• Slash Collection: July 18-19 in Arvada at Jeffco Public Schools North Area Athletic Complex, 19500 West 64th Parkway, Arvada 80403
• Slash Collection: July 25-26 in Golden at Old Open Space Shop, 584 Colorow Road in Golden, Located on Lookout Mountain near the Boettcher Mansion
• Slash Collection: August 1-2 in Conifer at Conifer High School, 10441 Co Rd 73, Conifer, 80433
• Slash Collection: August 8-9 in Evergreen at Evergreen Middle School, 2059 South Hiwan Drive, Evergreen 80439
• Slash Collection: August 8-9 in Indian Hills at Parmalee Elementary School, 4460 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills 80454
• Slash Collection: August 15-16 in Evergreen at Evergreen Fire Station #8, 33377 Forest Estates Road in Evergreen, 80439
• Slash Collection: August 22-23 in Buffalo Creek at North Fork Fire Station #1, 19384 CR 126, Buffalo Creek 80425
• Slash Collection: August 29-30 in Conifer at Beaver Ranch, 11369 South Foxton Road, Conifer
• Slash Collection: September 5-6 in Morrison at Wagon Wheel Open Space, Wagon Wheel Road and Spring Gulch Road in Morrison
• Slash Collection: September 12-13 in Littleton at Jeffco South Road and Bridge Shop, 9509 West Ute Avenue, Littleton
• Slash Collection: September 19-20 in Evergreen at Foothills Fire Rainbow Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Road, Evergreen, 80439
• Slash Collection: September 26-27 in Arvada at Blue Mountain Open Space, 1.47 miles west of the intersection of Hwy. 72 and Hwy. 93 in Arvada
• Slash Collection: October 3-4 in Pine at Jeffco Shaffers Crossing Road and Bridge Shop, 13008 Parker Avenue, Pine
• Slash Collection: October 10-11 in Golden at Mount Vernon Country Club, 24933 Club House Circle, Golden, 80401
• Slash Collection: October 17-18 in Evergreen at Evergreen Fire Station #8, 33377 Forest Estates Road, Evergreen, 80439
• Slash Collection: October 24-25 in Morrison at Adjacent to Inter Canyon Fire Protection District Station #3, 8445 South US Highway 285, Morrison 80465

ACCEPTED:

• Slash – limbs, tree debris and pine needles
• Maximum length – 8 feet
• Maximum diameter – 6 inches
• No loose loads accepted – pine needles and tree bark must be bagged

NOT ACCEPTED

• Household trash
• Tree stumps
• Construction material
• Refuse from commercial operations
• Metal material of any kind
• Rocks

FEES
The cost to drop off a single load will be $20. Load parameters are:

• Truck bed full to truck cab height
• Trailer up to 8' x 4'
• Loads exceeding these parameters will be charged as separate loads
• Credit cards only

Several new dates and locations added for Conifer, Evergreen, Pine, and Morrison throughout June - Oct, including North Fork Fire Dept, Inter-Canyon Fire, Conifer High School, Parmalee Elementary, West Jeff Middle, Wilmot Elementary, and Evergreen Middle School.

Park County has scheduled some slash collection dates, much gratitude to Platte Canyon Fire Protection District for hosting!

Slash Collection this weekend is in Evergreen at the Evergreen Middle School and in Indian Hills at Parmalee Elementary School.

Slash Collection this weekend is in Conifer at West Jeff Middle and in Evergreen at Wilmot Elementary. Keep mitigating those properties!

Slash Collection this weekend in Buffalo Creek at North Fork Fire Station #1, 19384 CR 126, Buffalo Creek 80425

Only 4 more weekends of slash collection remain. This weekend's location is in Pine, after that it's in Golden, Evergreen, then Morrison.