Public Works

Kebler Pass

Kebler Pass will be opening on Thursday, June 13th 2019, at 4:00 P.M. for over the top public travel.

Expect rough, wet, and muddy spring conditions

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 (PDF).

Landfill

Gunnison County Landfill will follow the below listed holiday schedule for 2019.

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

Winter Hours of Operation (January 1st to March 14th)

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday*
8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Sunday
Closed

* 1st Saturday of each month ONLY

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

Monday - Friday
9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Saturday
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Sunday
Closed


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

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday
8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Sunday
Closed


Recycle Center Press Release

Some changes are coming to the Recycle Center. Please read the press release (PDF) for more information.

Blue Mesa ReservoirMission

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.
  • 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.
  • Road Cut Permits (PDF): For any work done in, through or under a county road.
  • Surface Alteration Permits (PDF): 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.
  • 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

You can also obtain information for:

  • Access Waiver of Standards
  • Private Snow Plowing Agreements
  • Street and/or Alley Vacations