Drop-off center
Curbside Recycling Indefinitely
6.0 mi NW · Grand Junction, CO
Landfill
Mesa County Landfill (Recycling)
Grand Junction, Mesa County, CO · All sites in Mesa County
Mesa County Landfill (Recycling) is a landfill in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, operated by Mesa County Landfill. The site also works as a HHW drop-off, a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1983, with closure projected for 2050.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes appliances, batteries, brush & limbs, cardboard, electronics and glass and more. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Mesa County.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (970) 241-6846 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Appliances (accepted)
- Batteries (accepted)
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Cardboard (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Glass (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Recycling (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1983 |
| Projected closure | 2050 |
| Waste in place | 5,038,617 tons (2022) |
| Size | 127 acres |
| Owner | Mesa County |
| Operator | Mesa County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Mesa County Landfill (Recycling): questions
What are the hours at Mesa County Landfill (Recycling)?
Thursday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (970) 241-6846 before hauling a load.
What does Mesa County Landfill (Recycling) accept?
Appliances, batteries, brush & limbs, cardboard, electronics, glass, household hazardous waste, household trash, recycling, scrap metal, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Mesa County Landfill (Recycling) expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2050 for a landfill that opened in 1983 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/633754082 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/633754083 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/633754091 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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