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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). Click the following link for the 2022 Holiday Schedule (PDF).
Recycle Center Press Release
Some changes are coming to the Recycle Center. Please read the press release (PDF) for more information.
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 and Specifications For New Construction of Roads and Bridges. Click here to read the PDF document, along with supporting documents Appendix B, C, D, F, H, Figure 4-1 to 4-4, and Appendix E and I.
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
County Plowed & Maintained Roads
The links below will show Gunnison County maintained roads for their areas. Refer to the Legend on each map for which roads are maintained and during which seasons. For questions or more information you can call the Gunnison County Public Works Department at (970) 642-0044.
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
Contact Us
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Martin Schmidt
Deputy County Manager for Public Works
Email MartinGunnison County Public Works
195 Basin Park Drive
Gunnison, CO 81230
Email Public WorksPhone: 970-641-0044
Fax: 970-641-8120Hours
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.