Public Works

Holiday Schedule:

The Public Works and Landfill will be closed on the following days. If you have any questions please contact us at (970) 641-0044 (Public Works) or the (970) 641-5522 (Landfill).

Public Works

Public Works will follow the 2019 Holiday Schedule.

Landfill

Gunnison County Landfill will follow the below listed holiday schedule.

2019
January 1^st - New Years Day
May 27^th - Memorial Day
July 4^th - Independence Day
September 2^nd - Labor Day
November 11^th - Veteran's Day (observed)
November 28^th- Thanksgiving Day
December 25^th - Christmas Day

Winter Hours of Operation (Jan 1^st - March 14^th)

Monday - Friday	8:00 AM	to	4:00 PM
Saturday *	8:00 AM	to	3:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

* 1st Saturday of Each Month ONLY

Sage-Grouse Hours of Operation (March 15^th to May 15^th)

Monday - Friday	9:00 AM	to	4:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM	to	3:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Landfill Hours of Operation (May 16^th to December 31^st)

Monday - Friday	8:00 AM	to	4:00 PM
Saturday	8:00 AM	to	3:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Mission
The mission of the Public Works Department is
to provide infrastructure construction and management services to residents, visitors and County departments so they can travel on County roads, pursue recreational interests, and enjoy living in a more sustainable environment.

Standard Adoption
Gunnison County has adopted the standards for road and bridge construction.

Permits
Gunnison County Public Works Department issues the following permits:

Access Permits: An access permit is necessary any time an access will be constructed in Gunnison County.
- Application
- Information
Reclamation Permits: Anytime ground is disturbed for construction purposes inside the sage grouse occupied habitat boundary OR if the total ground disturbance is at or above 10,000 square feet outside of the sage grouse habitat boundary.
- Application
- Information
Road Cut Permits: For any work done in, through or under a county road.
Surface Alteration Permits: For any work done on the shoulder or in the right-of-way of a county road.
Oversize Load Permits: When transporting over length, width, height or weight vehicles on county roads.
- Annual application
- Single-trip application
Revocable Right-of-Way Permits: For any type of improvement placed in the road right-of way.

Documents for Sale

Gunnison County Standards and Specifications for New Construction of Roads and Bridges: Newest revision is May 2008, cost is $15 plus shipping charges.
Gunnison County maintained county road maps: Three map set, cost is $30 plus shipping charges

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