Hazardous Waste Disposal in New Mexico

Alamogordo Convenience Center

224 Lavelle Rd Alamogordo NM 88310 USA

575-439-4109

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.6 (28 reviews)

The Collection Center in Alamogordo provides residents and authorized users with a location to properly dispose of a variety of materials that are not typically accepted through regular curbside collection. This site supports responsible waste handling and recycling efforts in the community.

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Bernalillo County Public Works

2400 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87102 USA

(505) 848-1500

1.8 (5 reviews)

Bernalillo County offers a variety of public works services at their recycling center, including automated photo speed enforcement projects, graffiti removal, trash and recycling services, and household hazardous waste disposal. They also provide information on water conservation programs, stormwater management, and wastewater services. The center is located at 711 Highway 333 in Tijeras and hosts Free Dumping Weekends and Spring Green Waste Days in partnership with Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District and the New Mexico Association of Counties. Additionally, they have introduced Stormwater Management Guidance for Large-Scale Solar Projects to promote sustainable practices. Visitors can access the full guidance document for public review and comment for 30 days. The center also features a Groundwater Public Dashboard for viewing real-time water level measurements from county-owned and domestic wells across Bernalillo County. For road safety, they advise against crossing flooded roads and provide information on traffic engineering initiatives. Residents are encouraged to participate in the Poop Fairy campaign to keep river water clean by picking up pet waste. Bernalillo County's recycling center is actively involved in maintaining facilities, roads, and drainage systems to enhance the community.

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Don Reservoir Convenience Center

117 114th St SW Albuquerque NM 87121 USA

(505) 768-3920

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

4.5 (50 reviews)

Eagle Rock Convenience Center, Don Reservoir Convenience Center, and Montessa Park Convenience Center are three public trash drop-off locations in Albuquerque managed by the Solid Waste Management Department. The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Vehicles must arrive before 4:30 p.m. to be admitted. Prohibited items include hazardous waste, medical waste, ammunition, and firearms, among others. Each vehicle is limited to under two tons, and trailers up to 40 feet combined length are accepted. Specific item limits apply, such as two appliances with refrigerant intact at Eagle Rock and Montessa Park, and only one appliance at Don Reservoir. Mattresses, pallets, railroad ties, tires, and construction debris have quantity restrictions. Exceeding these limits requires disposal at Cerro Colorado Landfill. A disposal fee of $5.25 per load is charged for excess trash, yard waste, and large items, with additional fees for unsecured loads. The centers do not accept recyclables, and Montessa Park operates five days a week. Visitors are advised to check the guidelines and restrictions before dropping off materials.

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Anthony Collection Center

2120 E O'Hara Road, Anthony, NM 88021, USA

(575) 528-3800

Mon 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue-Thu Closed · Fri-Sun 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.3 (12 reviews)

The South Central Solid Waste Authority lists this county collection center at 2120 E O’Hara Road. Its current directory gives Friday–Monday hours of 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; county guidance limits access by residency and lists recycling, electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, yard waste, and household trash services.

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Mesa Oil Inc

20 Lucero Rd Belen NM 87002 USA

1-800-873-3645

1.8 (8 reviews)

Mesa Oil opened in Albuquerque in 1981 and runs its New Mexico recycling facility at 20 Lucero Road in Belen, one of three plants along with Phoenix and Commerce City. The Belen plant takes used oil and other petroleum products by truck or rail, recycles them, and stores the output as fuel for regional customers. It holds an EPA ID number for the site. Mesa Environmental, a division of Mesa Oil, collects used and waste petroleum products and oil-contaminated water from large and small generators, using tankers from 4,000 to 7,000 gallons. The company supplies burner fuel to asphalt hot mix plants and delivers across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and parts of Texas. Orders go through a 24-hour dispatch line.

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Otero County Convenience Center

33 Gravelpit Rd La Luz NM 88337 USA

(575) 973-1735

Mon-Wed 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (53 reviews)

County convenience collection center in La Luz for household trash and common recyclables. Proof of residency and fees may apply.

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Las Cruces Recycling Center

2855 Amador Ave Las Cruces NM 88005 USA

(575) 528-3800

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

4.4 (46 reviews)

SCSWA operates the Las Cruces Recycling Center at 2855 W Amador, offering free drop-off services for residents only. Accepted materials include traditional recyclables, glass, electronics, scrap metal, white goods appliances, and household hazardous waste (HHW). Residents can recycle glass bottles and jars of various colors, bring scrap metal and white goods (with proof of freon removal for refrigerators), and dispose of up to 5 gallons of HHW per person per day. Data-storing electronics are accepted for free, while monitors and TVs incur a fee. The center does not buy materials and is not for commercial use. Operating 7 days a week, the facility provides responsible recycling and waste disposal services, with tours available upon request. For more information, visitors can contact the Recycling Education Coordinator, Brandi Arguello, via email or phone.

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Nambe Convenience Center - Santa Fe County

605 State Rd 503 Nambe NM 87506 USA

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed-Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (4 reviews)

Nambe Convenience Center serves Santa Fe County residents and is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. County materials list recycling, household waste, scrap metal, motor oil, tires and appliances. Loads must be secured and covered; recyclables should be loose, and other limits and fees apply. The state collection-center register gives the location as 605 State Road 503.

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Sandoval County Landfill

2708 Iris Rd NE Rio Rancho NM 87144 USA

505-867-0814

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (66 reviews)

The Sandoval County Landfill is situated at 2708 Iris Rd NE in Rio Rancho, NM. It offers waste disposal services with specific hours of operation and material acceptance guidelines.

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Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency’s

2600 Buckman Rd Santa Fe NM 87507 USA

(505) 424-1850

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.3 (37 reviews)

The Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station, known as BuRRT, takes trash, drop-off recycling, green waste, scrap metal, appliances, scrap tires, electronics, and construction and demolition debris from Santa Fe County. The City of Santa Fe owns the site and the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency operates it. The station opens daily, with household hazardous waste drop-off on Fridays and Saturdays for Santa Fe residents only. It refuses out-of-county waste, lead-acid batteries, hazardous and radioactive waste, bulk liquids, and self-dumping trailers. A livestream camera of the entrance shows the line before a trip, and size limits apply to lumber, concrete, stumps, and loads over 12,500 pounds gross vehicle weight.

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