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

Transfer Station

DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS, THE LANDFILL IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY

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 PROTECT-OUR-NEIGHBORS phase of re-opening Colorado; however, residents are encouraged to utilize their commercial waste hauler and only visit the landfill when absolutely necessary.

The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility and the Organic Materials Composting Facility are OPEN with reduced hours. Both Facilities are open Thursday-Saturday, 8AM-4:15PM.

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 Transfer Stations

All loads must be covered & secured or will be charged double


Business waste is not accepted at transfer stations

High Wind Notice - Per Colorado regulation, Transfer Stations are required to close during periods of high winds. If you plan on visiting on a windy day, please call prior to coming out to ensure the facility is open.

ATTENTION MOLINA TRANSFER STATION CUSTOMERS: ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY 330 IS LIMITING ACCESS TO THE TRANSFER STATION, EXPECT DELAYS


Transfer Stations


Physical Address


Days Open


Hours of Operation

Fruita

(970) 858-1034

1275 17 1/2 Rd

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gateway

(970) 931-2284

448 Trail Rd

First and Third Saturday of each month

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

De Beque

(970) 283-5690

2155 45.5 Rd

Second and Fourth Saturday of each month

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Molina

(970) 268-5494

51254 HWY 330

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Disposal Fees and Waste Acceptance Policy


Item 

Fruita, Gateway, Molina & DeBeque 

1. Personal Vehicle: 3/4 ton or smaller

$15.00* per load (truck & trailer is considered two loads)

2. Trailers/Large Trucks

$15.00* per load (truck & trailer is considered two loads), limited to trailers/trucks with less than 9 feet of bed length

3. Special Waste: Soil, sludge, etc.

Not Accepted

4. Construction Demolition

Not Accepted

5. Business Waste

Not Accepted

* Cash or Check Only.  Transfer Stations will not accept bills larger than $50.  

Other Wastes Prohibited for Disposal at the Mesa County Transfer Stations  

  • Business waste.
  • Hazardous Waste including but not limited to: waste containing free liquid, auto batteries or wastes containing mercury, electronics. Contact the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for disposal options 256-9543.
  • Tires (accepted at the Mesa County Landfill- <22.5" off rim $3, on rim $6, >22.5" off rim $10, on rim $20).
  • Appliances containing Freon.
  • Animal carcuses (accepted at the Mesa County Landfill).
  • Materials which produce large quantities of dust when disposed.
  • Material that could combust during periods of hot weather.

    If in doubt, please contact the facility to determine whether we can accept your waste at a Transfer Station.