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Solid Waste Facility
Mesa County Solid Waste Management
3071 US-50, Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 241-6846Mesa County Solid Waste Management is the county's general facility for household trash, yard waste and recyclables in Grand Junction. Locals take everything from pickup-load cleanouts to bagged yard clippings here, so expect a steady stream of residential vehicles alongside small commercial trucks.
Drive up to an entrance booth and someone will likely direct you where to pull in; there's typically a scale to cross so the site charges by weight. The site is open-air with large roll-off containers and piles for different materials, and recycling and yard-waste areas are usually separate from the household trash drop-off. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy, so there can be lines and a few stops to sort or unload before leaving.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down or tarp loose loads - wind and traffic through the site can scatter debris.
- Bring tools and gloves for quick sorting and unloading, and park so your trailer or truck can back up to the drop-off without blocking traffic.
- Hit the site earlier in the day on weekends or during busy seasons to avoid the longest lines.
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