Fruita Transfer Station

Small town transfer station in Fruita where locals drop off household junk and construction debris that gets compacted and hauled to a landfill elsewhere. Pickup trucks, trailers and neighborhood folks swing by here when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn't worth it. It's the kind of place used by residents and small contractors when they need a quick drop-off.

A modest, working site with an entrance booth and a drive-up lane for vehicles; expect to pull up, speak to the attendant at the booth, then move into a tipping area. There's usually a scale and compacting equipment nearby since loads are gathered and shipped out, so bring a load that can be easily unloaded. The site looks like a typical industrial yard - concrete pads, roll-off containers, and heavy trucks coming and going - and lines can form on weekends or during spring cleanup. Recycling or drop-off bins are often placed near the entrance or off to one side, so look for them before dumping mixed loads.