To help residents clear their properties of dead tree branches and shrubbery, a slash/mulch site will open from May 22 through Sept. 25. The site will be open only on Saturdays  from 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and is located at 1400 Caprice Dr. in Castle Rock.

Acceptable items are tree branches and shrubbery with a maximum length of 6 ft. and maximum diameter of 12 inches.  All loads when brought in must be covered and tied down.  Stumps, roots, lumber, ties, grass, dirt, household trash, appliances and weeds are NOT accepted. 

The County respectfully requests that residents DO NOT leave materials anywhere on the site when it is closed/unattended.

Douglas County and the Wildfire Mitigation Specialists encourage property owners to use this opportunity to perform mitigation work and reduce hazardous fuels on their land. Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Specialists offer free site visits to assess property for hazardous fuels and the health of vegetation at no cost, upon request. Call 303.660.7497 to request a consultation.

Please call 303.663.6274 to confirm the site is open during inclement weather. 

Please visit http://www.douglas.co.us/publicworks/Slash_and_Mulch.html for information on the Slash/Mulch Program and visit www.douglas.co.us/building/wildfire/ for information on Wildfire Mitigation.