Contact Information
3071 US Highway 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Mailing Address
Department 5060
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001
(970) 241-6846
Solid Waste Management
The Mesa County Solid Waste Campus will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. The Organic Materials Composting Facility will also be closed on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, to complete grinding operations.
To limit overtime costs, ALL customers must be unloaded/loaded by our closing time.
Mesa County Solid Waste Management is a business subset (Enterprise Zone) of Mesa County government. Meaning they receive zero taxpayer dollars to own and operate the following programs:
Landfill
Transfer Stations
Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Electronics Recycling Program
Recycling Drop-Off Facility
Organic Materials Composting Facility
Outreach & Education Program
Current Conditions
Because of regulatory requirements ALL Solid Waste Management facilities must close during periods of high wind. This may include the Landfill, Transfer Stations, Hazardous Waste Collection Facility and Composting Facility. In the event of high wind, please call 241-6846 to check on the closure status of each facility.
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All loads going to the Landfill or Transfer Station MUST BE TARPED and SECURED
Uncovered loads will be CHARGED DOUBLE- NO EXCEPTIONS!
HIGH WIND NOTICE- Per Colorado regulation, the Mesa County Landfill is required to close during periods of high winds. If you plan on visiting the landfill on a windy day, please call 241-6846 prior to coming out to ensure the facility is open.