Slash is ground residue left from cutting and trimming of trees, fallen dead trees, or limbs and needles which have fallen from trees. Slash which falls within acceptable dimensions (see following pages) may be brought to the Slash-Mulch site to be ground into mulch and recycled.
In addition to their poor appearance, dead trees are a source of fuel for wildfires. There is also a danger they will fall and cause damage. Cut such trees and use them for firewood, and bring the residue to the Slash-Mulch site for recycling. Limbs, especially those with several forks, should be cut up into sections 6 feet in length.
Much of the excessive slash in the forest consists of layers of accumulated pine needles. Although the task of picking them up and loading can be hard work, some people seem to have fun unloading them.
The following materials will NOT be accepted at the Slash-Mulch site. NO garden refuse or noxious weeds. We cannot allow their seeds to be spread. See El Paso County Forestry and Noxious Weed Dept. for information on noxious weed control. The site is not a dump! Lumber scraps (new or used), stumps, roots, beetle-infested wood, self-ground mulch, dirt or household trash will not be accepted, nor will non-grindable materials such as concrete, rocks, metal, glass or plastic materials. Such materials damage the grinder and result in downtime, user inconvenience, and unnecessary expense for repairs.
NO slash more than 8 inches in diameter or 6 feet ( or more ) in length. It won't fit into the grinder. >> Less than 8" in diameter AND less than 6' in lenght <<
This photo also shows blue stain fungus introduced by the Pine Beetle as it attacks a tree. Working together, they quickly kill a tree. NO roots or stumps. Take them to a local landfill or bury them on your property. You may take large logs to the Pine Beetle Safe Site located at [6725 Foxtrot Lane (west of Black Forest Road, north of Woodmen Road)] HAS MOVED. Contact a firewood vendor who advertises in the newspaper. They will welcome free wood.