Colorado
Landfill
Grand Junction (Mesa County) landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Mesa County Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Residents, haulers and businesses with waste generated in Mesa County. Out-of-county waste is prohibited.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum fee, up to 380 lbs | $10.00 |
| Loose trash (residential or commercial hauler) | $32 per ton |
| Compacted trash (commercial hauler) | $30 per ton |
| Demolition debris (special waste approval) | $32 per ton |
| Mattress or box spring | $20 each |
| Car or truck tire, no rim | $6 each ($12 with rim) |
| Tire 20 inches or larger, no rim | $12 each ($24 with rim) |
| Clean soil | Free |
| Contaminated soil or non-friable asbestos (approval required) | $60 per ton |
| Friable asbestos (approval required) | $80 per cubic yard |
| Mobile home or camper over 18 ft, no motor | $1,800 each |
| RV with a motor | $2,500 each |
| Special handling | $50 minimum; $100 for 10-20 cubic yards; $200 for 20+ cubic yards |
| Help pulling off waste or towing | $50 |
| Uncovered load | Double the fee |
Hazardous waste
Prohibited at the landfill: hazardous waste, liquid waste, and universal waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries and electronics. Household hazardous waste goes to the Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility on the same campus at 3071 US-50 (Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; free for Mesa County residents within limits).
Holiday closures
Holiday closures are not listed on the Mesa County Solid Waste Management pages; call before visiting on a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Payment: cash, checks and credit or debit cards.
- All loads must be fully covered and tightly secured before arriving; shredded or loosely tucked tarps count as uncovered. Uncovered loads are charged double, no exceptions. Loads cannot be tarped on or near the site.
- Also prohibited: appliances containing refrigerants such as Freon, propane or ammonia (take them to the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for a fee), and special waste not approved by the Regulatory Compliance Manager.
- The county closes for sustained winds of 25 mph, gusts of 55 mph or lightning within 10 miles, rechecking hourly.
Nearby Colorado towns
- Boulder household hazardous waste drop-off
- Colorado Springs household hazardous waste drop-off
- De Beque (Mesa County) transfer station
- Denver recycling drop-off
- Estes Park (Larimer County) transfer station
- Estes Park (Larimer County) recycling drop-off
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) transfer station
- Fort Collins (Larimer County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.