Recycling in Mesa County, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Mesa County Solid Waste Management: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Mesa County
  • Mattresses or box springs are $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The disposal fee list includes E-Waste Misc $10 each, E-Waste under 32-inch screen $25, and over-32-inch flat screens only $50. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • The prohibited-waste list includes universal waste such as batteries and electronic waste, and CRT TVs larger than 32 inches. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Transfer stations accept cash or check, no credit cards; uncovered loads are charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare lists Co Op Country Ace Hardware at 1650 Hwy 6 and 50, Fruita 81521, (970) 858-3667, as a paint drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare's listing for each of these drop-off sites says the site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The listings say the sites do not accept aerosols, containers without original labels, or leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For retail drop-off sites, PaintCare says paint is accepted during regular business hours and to call ahead to confirm the store can take the amount and type of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: Landfill (hours, prohibited waste, disposal fees) (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • All loads must be covered and secured; uncovered loads are charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Universal waste, including batteries and electronic waste, is prohibited from disposal at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances containing refrigerants such as freon are prohibited from disposal at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Out-of-county waste is prohibited at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are charged $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Standard car or truck tires are $6 each without a rim and $12 with a rim; tires 20 inches or larger are $12 without a rim and $24 with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: Industrial and Special Waste (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • Loads of 10 or more tires are special waste that must be pre-approved by the Regulatory Compliance Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: County continues mattress recycling to save landfill space and taxpayer dollars (opens in new tab) · Mesa County · effective January 15, 2026
  • Mesa County continues recycling mattresses and box springs at the landfill in 2026 under a contract with Spring Back Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • About 50 to 60 percent of mattresses received at the landfill have been recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Excessively soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses are landfilled rather than recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill fee is $20 per item; a mattress and box spring together cost $40. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: Recycling at the Landfill (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • The landfill provides residential recycling drop bins for cardboard, open during normal landfill hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling bins are open to residents during normal landfill operating hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard bins take corrugated cardboard; boxes must be broken down, and wet, food- or grease-stained materials are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses are directed to Waste Management's recycling drop-off yard at 1227 Winters Ave. instead of the landfill bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • Since 2023 the facility accepts household hazardous waste from residents outside Mesa County, for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Very Small Quantity Generator business waste is accepted, with fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential waste up to listed quantity limits is accepted free of charge; fees apply above the limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Out-of-county waste is charged $35 per visit plus a per-pound price on all items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted paint includes latex, oil-based, spray, stain, craft and hobby paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The free residential limit for paint-related materials is 50 gallons or 400 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are listed among accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The free residential limit for alkaline, lithium and NiCad batteries is 5 gallons or 50 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (computers, stereos, TVs, video game consoles) are accepted; fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-waste is not free; the charge is $0.80 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerated appliances are accepted for a fee; all food must be removed from freezers and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are $65 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mesa County: Electronic Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • Mesa County lists speakers, stereos, cameras, cell phones, computers/laptops, printers, DVD/VCR players, game consoles, monitors/televisions and cords as electronic waste taken at the facility for $0.80 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic waste includes computers/laptops, printers, monitors/televisions, game consoles and similar devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County: The ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County
  • The ReStore is at 2936 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81504; phone (970) 263-0858. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation drop-off hours are Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore offers free pick-up for larger donated items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore accepts gently used furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore accepts gently used electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore cannot accept non-working appliances, batteries, computers and components, console or CRT TVs, or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items that cannot be resold (stained, ripped, broken, wet, pet hair, odor) are not accepted; acceptance is at staff discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat's disposal fee list includes couch $25, chair/recliner $20, e-waste $5, miscellaneous furniture $10, refrigerator/freezer $65 and small appliances $10, for items that cannot be resold or recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado program page (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.

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