Slash Pit is located NE of Cloudcroft on HWY 244 about 1/4 mile on the left. The primary purpose of the slash pit is to dispose of debris from thinning and logging projects on National Forest lands. When possible, the slash pit is made available to local property owners for disposal of woody and vegetative materials, such as trees, branches, shrubs, weeds, and grass. Trash and construction materials are not permitted. This is for residential use ONLY. Contractors have to take yard waste elsewhere. If residents want to remove the wood or wood chips from the slash pit they may do so on schedule open days.The Slash Pit will open every other weekend till the second week of October. For Otero County Slash Pit Calendar information : co.otero.nm.us