County Notices:
Fremont County Electronics Recycling Event
When: April 25, 2026 9:00AM-12:00PM
Where: Fremont County Department of Human Services Parking Lot
172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City, CO 81212
Taking Electronics, Latex Paint, and Appliances
[excluding those with Freon or refrigerant]
Cost is $30 per item for televisions and CRT Computer Monitors.
All other items are free.
*No lightbulbs, old thermostats with mercury, CO2 detectors, or smoke/fire alarms will be taken.*
Request for Proposals: HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement
Fremont County is seeking proposals from qualified mechanical contractors for a turnkey Design-Build project to replace five (5) large commercial rooftop units at the Fremont Combined Court / Judicial Center (136 Justice Center Road, Canon City, CO).
This project is supported by a grant from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund Commission, administered by the Colorado State Court Administrator’s Office.
The project includes all engineering, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. A 5% Bid Bond or certified check is required with all proposals. The successful bidder will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. This project is subject to Colorado Labor Preference (C.R.S. § 8-17-101) and, if the contract exceeds $500,000, Colorado Prevailing Wage requirements.
Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct no later than 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026. Detailed solicitation documents are available at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/fremontcounty
Fremont County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities.
2026 Fremont County Clean Up Campaign
Fremont County will be offering a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to Fremont County residents beginning on March 16th and ending on April 30th. Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose.
Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday at Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City. Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. Free disposal will end on April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, see the attached press release.
