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 Organic Materials Composting Facility offers free disposal of your live, holiday tree. The facility is open Wednesday-Saturday from 8 to 4:15.

Don't forget to remove lights, tinsel, ornaments, and the stand from the tree before dropping it off.

Flocked or artificial trees are not eligible and will not be accepted.
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING OUR RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

 

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to unfold, the health and safety of our employees, our customers, and the community we serve is our highest priority.

The Mesa County Landfill is OPEN to the public during the SAFER-AT-HOME period; however, residents are encouraged to utilize their commercial waste hauler and only visit the landfill when absolutely necessary.

The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is OPEN for residential drop-off, but closed to material re-use. The Organic Materials Composting Facility is OPEN with reduced hours. 

The Mesa County Solid Waste Management team is actively following the advice of our public health officials and industry experts. We will respond to escalated situations as needed.
 
We wish you good health and safety as we all work through this together. 

 

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 we 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

Due to 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.

WIND CONDITIONS  

                   MUD CONDITIONS  
   HIGH        SEVERE- 4-Wheel Drive Only

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  MODERATE       MODERATE 
   LIGHT OR NONE     

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  DRY 


CONDITIONS UPDATED MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM-5PM

Please call 241-6846 prior to coming out to ensure the facility is open

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.