Mesa County’s Organic Materials Composting Facility is the Western Slope’s trusted source for high-quality, nutrient-rich soil amendments and mulches. The Solid Waste Management Division utilizes specialized heavy equipment to transform yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree prunings into a US Composting Council-certified soil amendment for use in lawns, gardens, and in agriculture.
The safety of customers and employees is our number one priority. If the Compost Facility is deemed unsafe due to high winds or lightning, the facility will close. During inclement weather closures, the site is continuously monitored, and safety conditions are assessed every hour.
Service scope and pricing considerations
Listed prices do not include tax. Taxes will be applied at the time of purchase. There is a one-yard minimum purchase on all bulk products.
Finding reputable soil removal services nearby
Looking for soil removalists near you is easy when you do it via Airtasker. We’ll connect you with available and nearby soil removal services who can handle your task quickly and conveniently. That means you’ll have more time to focus on the other things on your to-do list, especially if this task is part of a gardening or construction project.
What to expect from a soil removal service
If you’re handling dirt disposal for the first time, here’s what you can expect from your removalist:
- Soil pick-up - When you book a Tasker to do dirt disposal, they’ll come to your location with the necessary equipment. Tools can include bags, shovels, a truck, a skip bin, etc. Just point to the pile of soil or the area, and the removalist will do the rest. If it’s a rather large area, there may be more than one Tasker who will handle the job. Whether it’s garden dirt removal for a landscaping project or topsoil removal for a construction site, Airtasker can help you find a removalist who can take care of it.
- Preparation tips - Here’s a tip: make your task post as specific as possible so that prospective Taskers can give you a more accurate quote. This also helps them prepare in terms of equipment and human resources.
- Soil removal - Once the soil has been cleared and loaded into the truck/vehicle, the removalist brings it to your chosen removal site. This can be a landfill, recycling facility, or construction company. If you decided to give your excess soil to a friend who needs it for gardening, they could bring it there, too. Just mention this location in your task post.
- Options for recipients - If you still haven’t chosen a “recipient” for your soil, the Tasker may be able to give you options. Since they handle other removal tasks in your town, they are most likely familiar with the places that could make use of your soil. Some may even know the local protocols for dumping dirt with rocks or handling soil that may be contaminated.
Dirt removal isn’t the only thing you can ask a Tasker to do. Airtasker can also connect you with people who can help you get rid of other rubbish, such as scrap metal or rubble. We also have removalists for other items like appliances.
Regulatory context and safety considerations
Friday, June 26, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. All requests for disposal of non-hazardous industrial and special waste must be evaluated and pre-approved by the Regulatory Compliance Manager before being disposed of at the Mesa County Landfill. Mesa County Solid Waste Management defines "special waste" as any solid waste which requires chemical analysis prior to acceptance and/or any waste requiring special handling before disposal.
Key takeaways for customers
- Plan disposal in line with facility safety policies and weather conditions.
- Choose a soil removal service with clear communication and specific task postings to ensure accurate quotes.
- Understand local disposal pathways for soil, including potential recipients and approved facilities.
- Be aware of tax, minimum purchase requirements, and regulatory constraints surrounding waste and soil handling.
