Foothills Landfill

LandfillPrivately ownedGolden, Jefferson County, Colorado

About this landfill

Foothills Landfill is a privately owned landfill in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. It is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. The site opened in 1986 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2044. It took in about 544,745 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 5 of 23 reporting landfills in Colorado by volume.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Foothills Landfill?

We have not verified hours for this landfill yet. Most landfills open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the Republic Services, Inc. website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at Foothills Landfill?

Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use Foothills Landfill if I don't live in Jefferson County?

Privately run facilities usually accept anyone who pays the gate fee, but some only take commercial haulers. Confirm by phone that they accept public self-haul.

What is the closest other dump to Foothills Landfill?

The nearest other facility in our directory is New Centennial Coal Mine tailings (1936-1952) (transfer station), about 11.0 miles away in Boulder County, CO.

Nearest other dumps and transfer stations

Facility	Type	Distance
New Centennial Coal Mine tailings (1936-1952) Boulder County, CO	Transfer station	11.0 mi
Western Disposal Boulder County, CO	Transfer station	12.3 mi
Front Range Landfill Weld County, CO	Landfill	16.4 mi
Watermill Water Supply Adams County, CO	Transfer station	17.0 mi
Tower Landfill Inc. Adams County, CO	Landfill	24.1 mi
Waste Connections Denver South Jordan Road Transfer Station Arapahoe County, CO	Transfer station	28.3 mi