Pitkin County requires wildlife-proof refuse containers or dumpsters under Ordiance 020-2007.
Highlights of the Wildlife Ordinance:
- All refuse must be stored in containers which make it inaccessible to wildlife.
- All containers must be kept closed and secure except when wase is being deposited.
- If the container is damage or not working properly, the resposible party must repair or replace the container within 48hours of written notification.
- Non-compliant citizens are subject to the following Penalty Assessments:
Residential Fines
|
First Offense
| $350
|
Second Offense
| $500 |
Third and Subsequent Offenses
| $1,000 |
Commercial Fines
|
First Offense
| $350
|
Second Offense
| $750 |
Third and Subsequent Offenses
| $1,000 |
DOCUMENTS:
To view a the wildlife ordinance, click
here. 
To view a list of approved waste container, click here. 
If you have any questions, please contact us at (970) 429-2884 or richard.ludwig@co.pitkin.co.us