Ernie has been with the Town since 1977. His experience as it relates to Public Works is invaluable. The Town of Thermopolis Department of Public Works consists of four separate operations.
Streets
Department - Basil Sorenson,
Street Superintendent. Basil
operates from the Town Shop.
Phone - 307 864-3556; or email
Water Department –
Christopher Seilaff, Chief Water Plant Operator. Chris has been with the Town since 2010. He has been in the water industry since 2008. He and his team of professionals can be reached at 307-864-2658 or email.
Wastewater Treatment Plant - Melody Robinson, Chief Wastewater Plant Operator. Melody also has a wealth of experience. She has been with the Town since 1978. Phone her at 864-3354, or email
Landfill - because the staff are almost always operating heavy equipment in the field, they may not be available for a call, but you may leave a message at 307-921-1905, or call Town Hall at 864-3838.
LANDFILL HOURS
Open Monday through Saturday
November 1- March 31:
Winter Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April 1- October 31:
Summer Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Landfill closed on the following major holidays:
January 1
New Years Day
3rd Monday in January
Martin Luther King Equality Day
3rd Monday in February
Presidents Day
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
4th Monday in May
Memorial Day
July 4
Independence Day
1st Monday in September
Labor Day
November 11
Veterans Day
4th Thursday in November
Thanksgiving Day
December 25
Christmas
FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ITEMS THAT ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE LANDFILL:
Used oil
Lead acid batteries
Solvents, paint thinners
Paint unless it has dried to solid form (normal household paint - under 5 gallons each visit can be accepted at the landfill. Leave lids open to dry out paint or pour paint on plastic to dry. Can not accept large quantities from commercial painters or contractors.
Antifreeze
Acids or chemicals (may accept barrels if there is no more than 1" of liquid in bottom)
Refrigeration units, unless they are certified freon free. Jadeco is currently certified to remove freon from these units and charges a fee of $26.00 to do so. A receipt verifying the removal of freon is required at the landfill prior to accepting any refrigeration units. Individuals bringing these units to the landfill without a receipt will be turned away. The Town will remove the doors from these units for safety sake.
No sewage waste (only grit from Sewer Plant or sump waste from car washes or wash bays)
No friable asbestos (insulation, etc.). We can accept non-friable asbestos (floor tile, etc).
Petroleum contaminated soils or materials.
We realize that it is impossible to monitor and control what is placed in the canisters that are dumped by the city garbage trucks. Periodically, some of the above items are placed in the canisters. Contents of the canisters are not sorted at the landfill so consequently many of these things are accepted and buried without our knowledge. We encourage individuals to follow the established guidelines for landfill dumping.
Should you have any questions regarding any of these items, please contact Town Hall at 864-3838.
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