Department of Public Works
Department Information
Director of Public Works
Basil Sorensen
307-921-1009
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. Contact him at 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 Information
Landfill Hours
The landfill is open Monday through Saturday
- Winter Hours: (November 1 to March 31) – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Summer Hours: April 1 to October 31) – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The landfill is closed for the following major holidays:
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| 3rd Monday in January | Martin Luther King Day / Equality Day |
| 3rd Monday in February | Presidents Day |
| Easter Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| 4th Monday in May | Memorial Day |
| July 4th | Independence Day |
| 1st Monday in September | Memorial Day |
| 4th Thursday in November | Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday) |
| December 25 | Christmas |
Landfill Restrictions
The following items are not permitted in the landfill:
- Used oil
- Lead acid batteries
- Solvents and paint thinners
- Paint, unless it has dried to a solid form. We can accept up to 5 gallons of normal household paint diring each visit to the landfill. Leave the lids open or pour out the paint on plastic to dry. We cannot accept large quantities from commercial painters or contractors
- Antifreeze
- Acids or chemicals. We may accept barrels if there is no more than one inch of liquid in the 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.
- Sewage waste (only grit from Sewer Plant or sump waste from car washes or wash bays)
- 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.