City of Longmont Forestry Sort Yard Status
Current Status: OPEN
Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to sunset, seven days a week
The City of Longmont Forestry Services accumulates large quantities of wood logs from the management of trees in the urban forest. The goal of the permit is to provide valuable wood resources back to Longmont residents. Utilizing urban wood helps reduce costs to the City for processing and hauling of wood waste, and utilizes the wood to a higher value.
Program Details
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This program is only available to Longmont residents
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Wood is available in three forms: firewood, chunk wood, and millable logs and is sorted as such in the yard
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All waivers expire on December 31 every year
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The wood is available on a first-come, first served basis with no obligation from the City to supply wood
Wood Utilization Liability Release Waiver
To participate in the program, users must:
- Complete and submit the online Wood Utilization Liability Release Waiver below.
- Forestry staff will review all waivers and will email site access information to approved applicants.
Terms and Conditions
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Permittees with a liability release waiver, picture ID and the gate access code are the only people allowed in the sort yard. Permittees must show their liability release waiver and ID if asked by a City employee
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Stationary activity and lingering shall not occur
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Permittees may only access the sort yard during the listed hours
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Avoid blocking traffic for City employees and other Wood Utilization Permit holders
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Personal protective equipment shall be utilized at all times while in the Sort Yard. Eye protection, long pants, and gloves shall be worn at all times. Chainsaw protective pants or chaps, and hearing protection shall be worn in addition when operating a chainsaw
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Dogs that are in the sort yard accompanying permittees shall be on a leash and be controlled by the permittee at all times
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All other terms and conditions listed on the liability release waiver shall be adhered to at all times
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The City of Longmont reserves the right to terminate a liability release waiver for any reason
Questions regarding the Wood Utilization Program can be directed to 303-651-8416.
