Colorado
Compost drop-off
Grand Junction (Mesa County) compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Mesa County Organic Materials Composting Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public for yard waste drop-off and compost and mulch sales.
Hours
- Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
- Closed Sunday-Tuesday
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 |
|---|---|
| Drop-off, less than 1 cubic yard | $5 per load |
| Drop-off, 1-5 cubic yards | $10 per load |
| Drop-off, more than 5 cubic yards | $15 per load |
| Unsecured load | Double the fee |
| Mesa Magic 1/2" compost, bulk | $28.50 per yard, plus tax |
| Mesa Magic 1/4" compost, bulk | $33.25 per yard, plus tax |
| Ultrafine compost, bulk | $38 per yard, plus tax |
| Bagged compost (1.25 cu ft) | $4.75-$5.75 per bag, plus tax |
| Small wood mulch, bulk | $14.25 per yard, plus tax |
| Large wood mulch, bulk | $9.50 per yard, plus tax |
Hazardous waste
Not a hazardous waste site. 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. One-yard minimum on bulk purchases; call about price breaks over 10 cubic yards.
- Accepted: leaves, grass clippings, tree limbs under 6 ft long and 24 in diameter, cut weeds and brush, hay or straw, stall bedding and manure, cull fruit.
- Not accepted: painted, treated, stained, glued or nailed wood (lumber, plywood, pallets); salt cedar or tamarisk; cardboard, paper or compostable bags; burnt wood; roots or root balls; sod; dirt or rocks; anything over 6 ft long or 24 in diameter.
- All loads must be secured before arriving.
- 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.