Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Molina Transfer Station
Molina Transfer Station is a transfer station in Mesa County, CO, listed under Palisade. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Mesa County has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 51254 Highway 330, Palisade, CO 81646 Directions |
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| County | Mesa County, CO |
| Phone | (970) 268-5494 |
| Website | mesacounty.us |
| Hours | Tue, Fri, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| 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
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
- 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
- North Fork Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Hours: Wed, Thu, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Personal vehicle: $30 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metalMattresses
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Garfield County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm … Residential hauler loose trash, per ton: $32Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 Molina Transfer Station?
51254 Highway 330, Palisade, CO 81646. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Molina Transfer Station?
Molina 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 Molina Transfer Station open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Molina 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 Molina Transfer Station open?
Tue, Fri, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Molina Transfer Station?
Debeque Transfer Station in Parachute (12 mi), North Fork Transfer Station in Paonia (34 mi) and Fruita Transfer Station in Fruita (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Palisade?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Garfield County Landfill, about 23 miles away.
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