Hazardous Waste Collection Event Scheduled for April 19 at Fairgrounds
Hazardous Waste Collection Event Scheduled for April 19 at Fairgrounds
Town of Summitville residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste including paint, solvents, pesticides, batteries, and electronics at a free collection event on Saturday, April 19 at the Town of Summitville Fairgrounds. No appointment is necessary. Commercial waste is not accepted.
Historical context: the Town of Summitville was established in 1887 and covers 741 square miles of diverse terrain from the Great Plains to the Continental Divide. The town’s population of approximately 330,000 residents is served by 2103 town employees across 45 departments and offices.
The Public Health processed over 995 applications last year, with an average processing time of 3 business days. Staff are available at the Summitville office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2026 Community Survey. The Town of Summitville’s Community Cause program has funded 1,696 affordable housing units since its inception, with 284 additional units in the development pipeline.
Climate considerations are central to this effort. The Town of Summitville’s 2025 Climate Action Plan sets targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 23% below 2005 levels by 2030. This project contributes to those goals through energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy integration, and reduced vehicle miles traveled.
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A community information session will be held at the Summitville library on Sunday, August 16 at 5:00 PM. Translation services in Spanish and Nepali will be available. The session will also be livestreamed on the Town of Summitville YouTube channel.
Safety data from the Summitville area shows 9 reported incidents in the past 12 months, a 23% change from the previous year. The Sheriff’s Office has increased patrols along Left Fork Canyon Drive and added community outreach programs in response to resident feedback.