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Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority
Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority is a landfill in Larimer County, CO, listed under Wellington. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. Larimer County has 18 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 2700 E County Road 82, Wellington, CO 80549 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Larimer County, CO |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
From EPA data dated July 2025; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Larimer County
- Larimer County Landfill (Taft Hill Rd) stopped taking waste on August 3, 2026; household disposal moved to the Central Diversion & Transfer Station (2388 W Trilby Rd). The North Landfill near Wellington opened the same day for haulers and residents within roughly 10 miles. Source
- All loads must be covered and secured, including bagged trash. Uncovered loads are charged double fees at all locations. Source
- Landfill sites close during high winds (sustained 40 mph or gusts of 55 mph); call the 24-hour line (970) 498-5770 before heading out on windy days. Source
- Colorado state law caps tires accepted at 9 per trip; the county may limit tires per visit. Source
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other landfills nearby
- Car, SUV, passenger van (flat fee): $20 (includes CO surcharge)
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Residential household hazardous waste drop-off: FreeHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm
More in Larimer County
All 18 drop-off sites in Larimer County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority?
2700 E County Road 82, Wellington, CO 80549. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority?
Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority is listed for household trash & bulky items. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.
Is Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents.
What other landfills are near Rawhide Energy Station - Platte River Power Authority?
Larimer County North Landfill in Wellington (9.4 mi), Cheyenne Happy Jack Landfill in Cheyenne (20 mi) and North Weld Sanitary Landfill in Ault (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Wellington?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Larimer County Hazardous Waste Drop-off and Electronics Recycling, about 25 miles away.
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