Programs & Fees
The purpose of the Uintah County Weed Department is to control existing noxious and invasive weeds and prevent the introduction of new noxious weeds into Uintah County. It is the responsibility of each citizen in the County to control noxious weeds on their property. For citizens of the County who do not have access to weed control equipment the Weed Department may assist citizens in identifying and controlling their noxious weeds. The Weed Department reserves the right to deny services in areas that may be injurious or hazardous to employees or County equipment.
Noxious Weed Control Programs for 2010
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Uintah County Weed Department may contract to control State and County Noxious Weeds on private and government noncrop lands only. Click on the following link to see a list of qualifying noxious weeds.
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To avoid competition with private industry, the Uintah County Weed Department does not contract with private citizens to control non-noxious weeds. Non-noxious weeds may be controlled only when done in the process of controlling noxious weeds.
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As a general rule the Weed Department does not spray bare ground herbicides, such as Roundup, Krovar, or Diuron, for private entities.
The Uintah County Weed Department offers several cost-share programs that may affect the final cost of services available to the citizens of the County.
Noxious Weed Control Spray Service Fees
Private landowners desiring to contract with the Weed Department for noxious weed control should refer to the following fee schedule. For a printable PDF version of the fee schedule, Click Here.
Service fees include the complete cost incurred by the Weed Department for one spray unit per hour plus the cost of all chemicals used. A spray unit consists of a maximum of:
Two employees, one truck spray unit, one trailer, and one ATV spray unit ($106.00/hr).
Minimum labor fee is $45.00 plus the cost of chemicals.
Private landowners: 50% off the total cost of services and chemicals.
Canal companies: 50% off the total cost of services and chemicals.
Federal, State, Tribal agencies: 25% off the total cost of services and chemicals.
County Government entities: Cost of chemicals only.
Click Here to see a "Per Acre Cost" chart PDF.
Click Here to see weed classifications
Retail Herbicide cost-share
Private Landowners — For those landowners who are able to do their own noxious weed control, Uintah County Weed Department offers rebates on specific herbicides. Private landowners, who possess at least five acres of land in Uintah County, Utah, may qualify for reimbursement of a portion of the cost of herbicides purchased for private, non-commercial noxious weed control. To be eligible for reimbursement, participants must:
First, purchase qualifying herbicides (see "Herbicide Reimbursement Form") from any licensed herbicide vendor;
Second, fill out and turn in "Herbicide Reimbursement Form" with your herbicide purchase receipts to the Weed Department. Receipts may be turned in to the Weed Department during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Private landowners: 50% of the herbicide cost up to a maximum of $300.00 annually.
Private Canal Companies: 50% of the herbicide cost up to a maximum of $1,000.00 annually.
Reimbursement checks will be processed at the end of each month. Receipts turned in after the last Thursday of each month will be included in the following months reimbursements.
 Spray tank cost-share
Any citizen of Uintah County who owns property in the County may purchase any spray tank with a capacity of 3 gallons or more and receive a 25% rebate up to $100 from the Weed Department. Limit one per household every 3 years. Click Here to download a Herbicide Spray Tank Cost-Share Form. Simply complete the form and attach a copy of the sales receipt for your spray tank purchase and turn it in to the Weed Department by November 30th.
Right: Spraying weeds is easy with an ATV outfitted with the proper equipment such as this 25 gallon spray tank and boom system.
Zone 5 Herbicide Restricted Areas
The Weed Department has organized a way for citizens to elect not to have herbicides sprayed along the right-of ways relating to their property. Citizens who may have allergies, ornamental plants, animals or other sensitive circumstances may apply for a "Zone 5 Herbicide Restriction" which alters the way the Weed Department controls weeds in the specified zone. In order to qualify for this restriction, the applicant must agree to the terms and conditions of the Zone 5 agreement. Click Here to download an agreement form.
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