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Fruita Transfer Station
Fruita Transfer Station is a transfer station in Mesa County, CO, listed under Fruita. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Mesa County has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1275 17 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521 Directions |
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| County | Mesa County, CO |
| Phone | (970) 858-1034 |
| Website | mesacounty.us |
| Hours | Wed, Thu, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Electronics, Scrap metal, Mattresses, recycling |
| Not accepted | business waste, hazardous waste, liquids, appliances, furniture, construction debris, tires, out-of-county waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: mesacounty.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Mesa County
- All loads at Mesa County disposal sites must be covered and secured; uncovered loads are charged double. Loads must be tarped before arriving, not on or near the site. Source
- Out-of-county waste is not accepted at the Mesa County landfill or transfer stations. Source
- The landfill closes when conditions are unsafe (sustained winds of 25 mph, gusts of 55 mph, or lightning within 10 miles). Call (970) 241-6846 to check. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: 2nd and 4th Sat of each month: 9 am to 2 pm Personal vehicle: $30 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metalMattresses
- Hours: 1st and 3rd Sat of each month: 9 am to 12 pm Personal vehicle: $30 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsMattresses
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Personal vehicle: $30 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metalMattresses
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm … Residential hauler loose trash, per ton: $32Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 8 am to 4:15 pm E-waste: $0.80 per pound (1 pound minimum)Household hazardous wasteElectronicsAppliances
More in Mesa County
All 11 drop-off sites in Mesa County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fruita Transfer Station?
1275 17 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Fruita Transfer Station?
Fruita Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Not accepted: business waste, hazardous waste, liquids, appliances, furniture and construction debris.
Is Fruita Transfer Station open to the public?
As far as we know: private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted.
How much does it cost to dump at Fruita Transfer Station?
Personal vehicle: $30 per load; Trailer under 10 ft: $30 per load; Truck and trailer under 10 ft: $60 per load; Mattress or box spring: $30 each. Rates as posted on the Mesa County transfer station page. Call to confirm current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Fruita Transfer Station open?
Wed, Thu, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Fruita Transfer Station?
Debeque Transfer Station in Parachute (30 mi), Gateway Transfer Station in Gateway (35 mi) and Molina Transfer Station in Palisade (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Fruita?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Mesa County Landfill & Recycling, about 16 miles away.
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