Landfill Initiatives Task Force

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Thank you for your interest in this important Task Force! This group will be helping guide proposed changes at the Front Range Landfill within the Town of Erie. The community members who made up the Task Force met with a facilitator, Town staff, and staff from Waste Connections from April through October 2024.

The Task Force had a main priority of creating recommendations related to the future of the landfill property with the idea that Waste Connections may eventually come forward asking for updates to the landfill footprint and operations.

The final recommendations will be posted here by Nov. 12.

A presentation to the Town Council is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be a fully virtual meeting due to construction at Town Hall. The public will be able to share 3-minute comments during this meeting. Monitor the Town Calendar for links and more information.

Community Members Appointed to the Task Force

See information at the bottom of the page to learn how members for the Task Force were chosen. And watch the Council approve a final member of the Task Force on March 12.
Geoff DeakinSheryl Elliss
Michael Howard
Lisa Hough
Sherry KuntzChristina Schust
Cassie YehlScott Wood


Public Comment & Questions

The public was asked to share comments throughout the Task Force meeting process. The questions below were read by the Task Force members and addressed in the public meetings.

Thank you for your interest in this important Task Force! This group will be helping guide proposed changes at the Front Range Landfill within the Town of Erie. The community members who made up the Task Force met with a facilitator, Town staff, and staff from Waste Connections from April through October 2024.

The Task Force had a main priority of creating recommendations related to the future of the landfill property with the idea that Waste Connections may eventually come forward asking for updates to the landfill footprint and operations.

The final recommendations will be posted here by Nov. 12.

A presentation to the Town Council is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be a fully virtual meeting due to construction at Town Hall. The public will be able to share 3-minute comments during this meeting. Monitor the Town Calendar for links and more information.

Community Members Appointed to the Task Force

See information at the bottom of the page to learn how members for the Task Force were chosen. And watch the Council approve a final member of the Task Force on March 12.
Geoff DeakinSheryl Elliss
Michael Howard
Lisa Hough
Sherry KuntzChristina Schust
Cassie YehlScott Wood


Public Comment & Questions

The public was asked to share comments throughout the Task Force meeting process. The questions below were read by the Task Force members and addressed in the public meetings.

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  • Share Hello, I apparently didn’t do enough research about Erie when we moved here to find out it’s right by 3 landfills. This concerns me safety wise in terms of water and air quality. Can you give me information on that? I don’t see that on your FAQs. Thanks! on Facebook Share Hello, I apparently didn’t do enough research about Erie when we moved here to find out it’s right by 3 landfills. This concerns me safety wise in terms of water and air quality. Can you give me information on that? I don’t see that on your FAQs. Thanks! on Twitter Share Hello, I apparently didn’t do enough research about Erie when we moved here to find out it’s right by 3 landfills. This concerns me safety wise in terms of water and air quality. Can you give me information on that? I don’t see that on your FAQs. Thanks! on Linkedin Email Hello, I apparently didn’t do enough research about Erie when we moved here to find out it’s right by 3 landfills. This concerns me safety wise in terms of water and air quality. Can you give me information on that? I don’t see that on your FAQs. Thanks! link

    Hello, I apparently didn’t do enough research about Erie when we moved here to find out it’s right by 3 landfills. This concerns me safety wise in terms of water and air quality. Can you give me information on that? I don’t see that on your FAQs. Thanks!

    NB asked about 1 month ago

    You can see more on the landfills on this page on the Town's website. The active landfill is monitored by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for water impacts. The Town of Erie also has air monitoring systems across our community. If you have more specific questions, you can email our Environmental Services Director.

  • Share I am a resident of Westerly. I am interested in being on the public task force. Are additional members needed? If so, please let me know how I should apply. Thank you Sally Phillips 303-775-0256 on Facebook Share I am a resident of Westerly. I am interested in being on the public task force. Are additional members needed? If so, please let me know how I should apply. Thank you Sally Phillips 303-775-0256 on Twitter Share I am a resident of Westerly. I am interested in being on the public task force. Are additional members needed? If so, please let me know how I should apply. Thank you Sally Phillips 303-775-0256 on Linkedin Email I am a resident of Westerly. I am interested in being on the public task force. Are additional members needed? If so, please let me know how I should apply. Thank you Sally Phillips 303-775-0256 link

    I am a resident of Westerly. I am interested in being on the public task force. Are additional members needed? If so, please let me know how I should apply. Thank you Sally Phillips 303-775-0256

    Sally Phillips asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for your interest! The Task Force has already completed their work and will be presenting final recommendations to the Town Council in November. You can watch the 6-months of meetings in the link on our page under "Meeting Recordings." 

  • Share When will trucks be diverted away from the Intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 5? (We are on that corner and we are bombarded constantly with truck noises using that Intersection (an Erie Annex).) on Facebook Share When will trucks be diverted away from the Intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 5? (We are on that corner and we are bombarded constantly with truck noises using that Intersection (an Erie Annex).) on Twitter Share When will trucks be diverted away from the Intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 5? (We are on that corner and we are bombarded constantly with truck noises using that Intersection (an Erie Annex).) on Linkedin Email When will trucks be diverted away from the Intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 5? (We are on that corner and we are bombarded constantly with truck noises using that Intersection (an Erie Annex).) link

    When will trucks be diverted away from the Intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 5? (We are on that corner and we are bombarded constantly with truck noises using that Intersection (an Erie Annex).)

    Paul asked 2 months ago

    The Landfill Taskforce is charged with making recommendations to Waste Connections regarding future operations and no firm timelines will be set until Waste Connections brings land use applications to modify operations before the Eire Town Council. It is not currently known when the entrance may be moved, which is necessary prior to diverting the large semitruck waste hauling traffic away from the Weld County 4/5 intersection. Even after potential entrance relocation, some landfill traffic (smaller garbage trucks and personal truck/trailers) will likely continue to utilize these public roadways.

  • Share When construction begins on the future Redtail Development along County Road 5 (near its Intersection with County Road 4), will trucks be diverted away from that Intersection? If not, will County Road 4 be widened to 4 lanes? on Facebook Share When construction begins on the future Redtail Development along County Road 5 (near its Intersection with County Road 4), will trucks be diverted away from that Intersection? If not, will County Road 4 be widened to 4 lanes? on Twitter Share When construction begins on the future Redtail Development along County Road 5 (near its Intersection with County Road 4), will trucks be diverted away from that Intersection? If not, will County Road 4 be widened to 4 lanes? on Linkedin Email When construction begins on the future Redtail Development along County Road 5 (near its Intersection with County Road 4), will trucks be diverted away from that Intersection? If not, will County Road 4 be widened to 4 lanes? link

    When construction begins on the future Redtail Development along County Road 5 (near its Intersection with County Road 4), will trucks be diverted away from that Intersection? If not, will County Road 4 be widened to 4 lanes?

    Paul asked 2 months ago

    There is no construction planned for the Redtail Development as the Town Council voted to deny the Redtail Ranch Application during the June 25, 2024 and July 9, 2024 hearings. There are not currently any plans in place to widen Weld County Road 4.

  • Share I can't seem to add a question for the task force. Is the task force aware of this? https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/colorado-takes-steps-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-from-garbage on Facebook Share I can't seem to add a question for the task force. Is the task force aware of this? https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/colorado-takes-steps-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-from-garbage on Twitter Share I can't seem to add a question for the task force. Is the task force aware of this? https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/colorado-takes-steps-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-from-garbage on Linkedin Email I can't seem to add a question for the task force. Is the task force aware of this? https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/colorado-takes-steps-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-from-garbage link

    I can't seem to add a question for the task force. Is the task force aware of this? https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/colorado-takes-steps-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-from-garbage

    Monica Korber asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for pointing out the comment link had broken, that is now fixed!

    And we have passed this story on to the Task Force members for their consideration. 

  • Share When is the landfill suppose to close permanently? on Facebook Share When is the landfill suppose to close permanently? on Twitter Share When is the landfill suppose to close permanently? on Linkedin Email When is the landfill suppose to close permanently? link

    When is the landfill suppose to close permanently?

    Becky asked 4 months ago

    There is not currently an anticipated date to end operations at the landfill. The landfill operates under a permitted capacity, which means the company can continue operations so long as they have the capacity and follow all health, safety, and other regulations. The lifetime of landfill activities is not known as rates of disposal can vary widely due to future waste diversion efforts (e.g. recycling/composting/etc.), contracts, rate of compaction, and many other unknown factors, particularly as the landfill approaches permitted capacity. The landfill operates currently estimate another 20+ years of operation.

  • Share Twice in the last meeting I heard that the main reason to move the entrance was to reduce or eliminate heavy landfill traffic from sensitive areas, primarily Sheridan Pkwy to 4 to5 and Erie Pkwy to 5 and in. It was also stated that it would be unwise to have only one route in and out. With cr7 being out due to the RENA agreement and Rd 6 east of 7 being out, that only leaves 7 south of Erie Pkwy. Is what Is desired? Rd 7 south of Erie Pkwy is also posted no landfill traffic.The entrance is only being moved 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. If the roundabout that was previously shown at 5 and 6 goes in that would eliminate any heavy trucks from coming in from either direction on 5. Where would this traffic go? The word could has been used for restricting traffic east of 7 on 6, are Waste Connections and Erie committed to this restriction? Other options are not being explored. They may involve more but may ultimately be the best and safest solution. For example a direct route from the west frontage rd at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7. ( not to 7 and Erie pkwy) on Facebook Share Twice in the last meeting I heard that the main reason to move the entrance was to reduce or eliminate heavy landfill traffic from sensitive areas, primarily Sheridan Pkwy to 4 to5 and Erie Pkwy to 5 and in. It was also stated that it would be unwise to have only one route in and out. With cr7 being out due to the RENA agreement and Rd 6 east of 7 being out, that only leaves 7 south of Erie Pkwy. Is what Is desired? Rd 7 south of Erie Pkwy is also posted no landfill traffic.The entrance is only being moved 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. If the roundabout that was previously shown at 5 and 6 goes in that would eliminate any heavy trucks from coming in from either direction on 5. Where would this traffic go? The word could has been used for restricting traffic east of 7 on 6, are Waste Connections and Erie committed to this restriction? Other options are not being explored. They may involve more but may ultimately be the best and safest solution. For example a direct route from the west frontage rd at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7. ( not to 7 and Erie pkwy) on Twitter Share Twice in the last meeting I heard that the main reason to move the entrance was to reduce or eliminate heavy landfill traffic from sensitive areas, primarily Sheridan Pkwy to 4 to5 and Erie Pkwy to 5 and in. It was also stated that it would be unwise to have only one route in and out. With cr7 being out due to the RENA agreement and Rd 6 east of 7 being out, that only leaves 7 south of Erie Pkwy. Is what Is desired? Rd 7 south of Erie Pkwy is also posted no landfill traffic.The entrance is only being moved 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. If the roundabout that was previously shown at 5 and 6 goes in that would eliminate any heavy trucks from coming in from either direction on 5. Where would this traffic go? The word could has been used for restricting traffic east of 7 on 6, are Waste Connections and Erie committed to this restriction? Other options are not being explored. They may involve more but may ultimately be the best and safest solution. For example a direct route from the west frontage rd at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7. ( not to 7 and Erie pkwy) on Linkedin Email Twice in the last meeting I heard that the main reason to move the entrance was to reduce or eliminate heavy landfill traffic from sensitive areas, primarily Sheridan Pkwy to 4 to5 and Erie Pkwy to 5 and in. It was also stated that it would be unwise to have only one route in and out. With cr7 being out due to the RENA agreement and Rd 6 east of 7 being out, that only leaves 7 south of Erie Pkwy. Is what Is desired? Rd 7 south of Erie Pkwy is also posted no landfill traffic.The entrance is only being moved 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. If the roundabout that was previously shown at 5 and 6 goes in that would eliminate any heavy trucks from coming in from either direction on 5. Where would this traffic go? The word could has been used for restricting traffic east of 7 on 6, are Waste Connections and Erie committed to this restriction? Other options are not being explored. They may involve more but may ultimately be the best and safest solution. For example a direct route from the west frontage rd at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7. ( not to 7 and Erie pkwy) link

    Twice in the last meeting I heard that the main reason to move the entrance was to reduce or eliminate heavy landfill traffic from sensitive areas, primarily Sheridan Pkwy to 4 to5 and Erie Pkwy to 5 and in. It was also stated that it would be unwise to have only one route in and out. With cr7 being out due to the RENA agreement and Rd 6 east of 7 being out, that only leaves 7 south of Erie Pkwy. Is what Is desired? Rd 7 south of Erie Pkwy is also posted no landfill traffic.The entrance is only being moved 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. If the roundabout that was previously shown at 5 and 6 goes in that would eliminate any heavy trucks from coming in from either direction on 5. Where would this traffic go? The word could has been used for restricting traffic east of 7 on 6, are Waste Connections and Erie committed to this restriction? Other options are not being explored. They may involve more but may ultimately be the best and safest solution. For example a direct route from the west frontage rd at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7. ( not to 7 and Erie pkwy)

    Koso asked 5 months ago

    Yes, you have hit on exactly the issues that the Task Force is discussing and teasing out. We don’t have an answer for you here because they will be talking about this and examining these issues further in upcoming meetings. We encourage you to continue being involved and listening in to the Task Force discussions.

    Unfortunately, purchasing the required land and building a dedicated route from the west frontage road at Erie Pkwy diagonally to 6 and 7 is not a cost feasible option for either Waste Connections, Weld County, or the Town of Erie.

  • Share During the last meeting, Mark from Waste Connections presented the proposed land swap and moving their truck facility to the south west corner of cr6 and cr7. He stated that would allow these vehicles to proceed directly to the facility without leaving the property after dumping their last load of the day. The only way this is possible is to bridge the FRICO ditch. Is this the plan? Bridging the ditch was mentioned as a negative to moving the entrance east of the ditch. (CR6 west of cr7) on Facebook Share During the last meeting, Mark from Waste Connections presented the proposed land swap and moving their truck facility to the south west corner of cr6 and cr7. He stated that would allow these vehicles to proceed directly to the facility without leaving the property after dumping their last load of the day. The only way this is possible is to bridge the FRICO ditch. Is this the plan? Bridging the ditch was mentioned as a negative to moving the entrance east of the ditch. (CR6 west of cr7) on Twitter Share During the last meeting, Mark from Waste Connections presented the proposed land swap and moving their truck facility to the south west corner of cr6 and cr7. He stated that would allow these vehicles to proceed directly to the facility without leaving the property after dumping their last load of the day. The only way this is possible is to bridge the FRICO ditch. Is this the plan? Bridging the ditch was mentioned as a negative to moving the entrance east of the ditch. (CR6 west of cr7) on Linkedin Email During the last meeting, Mark from Waste Connections presented the proposed land swap and moving their truck facility to the south west corner of cr6 and cr7. He stated that would allow these vehicles to proceed directly to the facility without leaving the property after dumping their last load of the day. The only way this is possible is to bridge the FRICO ditch. Is this the plan? Bridging the ditch was mentioned as a negative to moving the entrance east of the ditch. (CR6 west of cr7) link

    During the last meeting, Mark from Waste Connections presented the proposed land swap and moving their truck facility to the south west corner of cr6 and cr7. He stated that would allow these vehicles to proceed directly to the facility without leaving the property after dumping their last load of the day. The only way this is possible is to bridge the FRICO ditch. Is this the plan? Bridging the ditch was mentioned as a negative to moving the entrance east of the ditch. (CR6 west of cr7)

    Koso asked 5 months ago

    Thanks for your question. Waste Connections has said, "To route the trucks internally from the landfill to the proposed hauling company as shown conceptually in the taskforce meeting, a crossing agreement from FRICO would need to be obtained by the landfill."

  • Share I understand that this week's meeting is by zoom. Is there a link for the public? Live meetings are better. It would seem that a different day or location would be better. Has a dedicated route from the frontage road and Erie Pkwy been looked at? There is a lot of open land that leads to CR 6 andCR7. From what I have seen the task force is not even close to deciding on a new entrance location. on Facebook Share I understand that this week's meeting is by zoom. Is there a link for the public? Live meetings are better. It would seem that a different day or location would be better. Has a dedicated route from the frontage road and Erie Pkwy been looked at? There is a lot of open land that leads to CR 6 andCR7. From what I have seen the task force is not even close to deciding on a new entrance location. on Twitter Share I understand that this week's meeting is by zoom. Is there a link for the public? Live meetings are better. It would seem that a different day or location would be better. Has a dedicated route from the frontage road and Erie Pkwy been looked at? There is a lot of open land that leads to CR 6 andCR7. From what I have seen the task force is not even close to deciding on a new entrance location. on Linkedin Email I understand that this week's meeting is by zoom. Is there a link for the public? Live meetings are better. It would seem that a different day or location would be better. Has a dedicated route from the frontage road and Erie Pkwy been looked at? There is a lot of open land that leads to CR 6 andCR7. From what I have seen the task force is not even close to deciding on a new entrance location. link

    I understand that this week's meeting is by zoom. Is there a link for the public? Live meetings are better. It would seem that a different day or location would be better. Has a dedicated route from the frontage road and Erie Pkwy been looked at? There is a lot of open land that leads to CR 6 andCR7. From what I have seen the task force is not even close to deciding on a new entrance location.

    Koso asked 5 months ago

    Yes - the link it listed in multiple places here on the webpage (and is being shared today on social media and in the Town's Weekly Update newsletter) and is: https://bit.ly/June26LTF. Anyone can tune into the live meeting on June 26 at 6:30 p.m. to hear the discussion from the Task Force and submit questions. 

    Multiple routes are under consideration by the Task Force. The "open land" by those areas you mention is mostly privately owned, so if the Task Force recommends using those areas to create dedicated routes, the Town would need to investigate the cost/ability to purchase land. 

    The Task Force is scheduled to meeting through September. There are more meetings between now and them for the group to come to a consensus on a recommendation to the Council.

  • Share I found out that the June 26th meeting will be a closed zoom meeting for the members only. Why? It says in the charter that all meetings will be open to the public. The public needs to hear answers about our questions and concerns. We live on Road 6, east of Cr7 and they say they won’t be using our portion of the road for the trucks. But, can we have Erie post a large sign saying “NO Landfill traffic” ? We also need to have all employees with the Blue Jungle notified to not use our portion of the road due to excess traffic. I would like to see a roundabout at the intersection of Cr6 and Cr7. We will be needing something for us residents to be able to use CR7 to go to the store etc.. Thank you- on Facebook Share I found out that the June 26th meeting will be a closed zoom meeting for the members only. Why? It says in the charter that all meetings will be open to the public. The public needs to hear answers about our questions and concerns. We live on Road 6, east of Cr7 and they say they won’t be using our portion of the road for the trucks. But, can we have Erie post a large sign saying “NO Landfill traffic” ? We also need to have all employees with the Blue Jungle notified to not use our portion of the road due to excess traffic. I would like to see a roundabout at the intersection of Cr6 and Cr7. We will be needing something for us residents to be able to use CR7 to go to the store etc.. Thank you- on Twitter Share I found out that the June 26th meeting will be a closed zoom meeting for the members only. Why? It says in the charter that all meetings will be open to the public. The public needs to hear answers about our questions and concerns. We live on Road 6, east of Cr7 and they say they won’t be using our portion of the road for the trucks. But, can we have Erie post a large sign saying “NO Landfill traffic” ? We also need to have all employees with the Blue Jungle notified to not use our portion of the road due to excess traffic. I would like to see a roundabout at the intersection of Cr6 and Cr7. We will be needing something for us residents to be able to use CR7 to go to the store etc.. Thank you- on Linkedin Email I found out that the June 26th meeting will be a closed zoom meeting for the members only. Why? It says in the charter that all meetings will be open to the public. The public needs to hear answers about our questions and concerns. We live on Road 6, east of Cr7 and they say they won’t be using our portion of the road for the trucks. But, can we have Erie post a large sign saying “NO Landfill traffic” ? We also need to have all employees with the Blue Jungle notified to not use our portion of the road due to excess traffic. I would like to see a roundabout at the intersection of Cr6 and Cr7. We will be needing something for us residents to be able to use CR7 to go to the store etc.. Thank you- link

    I found out that the June 26th meeting will be a closed zoom meeting for the members only. Why? It says in the charter that all meetings will be open to the public. The public needs to hear answers about our questions and concerns. We live on Road 6, east of Cr7 and they say they won’t be using our portion of the road for the trucks. But, can we have Erie post a large sign saying “NO Landfill traffic” ? We also need to have all employees with the Blue Jungle notified to not use our portion of the road due to excess traffic. I would like to see a roundabout at the intersection of Cr6 and Cr7. We will be needing something for us residents to be able to use CR7 to go to the store etc.. Thank you-

    Karen Lovewell asked 5 months ago

    Hi Karen - the meeting on June 26 is indeed virtual, but it is not closed to the public. Anyone is more than welcome to tune in and watch/submit questions during the meeting. Use the link https://bit.ly/June26LTF to attend the meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 26. We had to switch to virtual simply because of scheduling issues, no other reason. Future meetings are planned to be back in person.

    We have added your other comments to the list of comments for the Task Force to consider. 

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