Pueblo County to fund two dumpsters for Beulah cleanup after flood-related debris

Facing complaints about disappearing dumpsters in flood-affected Beulah, Pueblo County commissioners voted to fund two dumpsters from the meeting day through the following Monday to support an organized volunteer cleanup scheduled for Sept. 4.

County staff explained Mountain Disposal had removed some dumpsters after flooding left them overflowing and the company did not restock over the weekend; staff said they could order two additional dumpsters and include disposal costs. The board discussed cost (staff estimated roughly $1,000–$1,200, depending on vendor) and budget constraints and approved a motion to fund two dumpsters for one week, noting the county would advertise the short-term availability and could not commit to ongoing funding without new resources.

Commissioners emphasized the need for community involvement for longer-term cleanup efforts and thanked private businesses and volunteers who have assisted. A commissioner said the county has limits on spending and that continuing dumpsters beyond the agreed week would require identifying funds.