CABQ Eagle Rock Convenience Center - City of Albuquerque Recycling Drop-off

6301 Eagle Rock Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87113 USA

4.1 (358 reviews)

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CABQ Eagle Rock Convenience Center - City of Albuquerque Recycling Drop-off recycling center in Albuquerque, NM - View of facility

About this center

The Eagle Rock Convenience Center is a premier public recycling and trash drop-off facility operated by the City of Albuquerque. This facility provides convenient access to recycling services for Albuquerque residents and businesses. The center accepts a variety of recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, plastics (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, and glass bottles. All recyclables should be clean and free from contaminants. Cardboard boxes should be flattened before depositing. The facility operates with extended hours to accommodate busy schedules and features multiple drop-off bins for different material types. The center is part of Albuquerque's commitment to sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility.

Materials accepted & services

Additional materials details

DETAILED ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES: ACCEPTED ITEMS WITH LIMITS: • Appliances: Up to 2 allowed with refrigerant intact (remove all food from refrigerators/freezers) • Mattresses: Up to 10 per residential or small commercial customer • Tires: Up to 5 auto/small truck tires per customer • Pallets: Up to 10 per customer • Railroad Ties: Up to 10 per customer • Concrete/Masonry: Only 9 cubic feet (2 wheelbarrow loads) of concrete, dirt, rock, gravel, or brick • Tree Materials: Stumps or limbs cannot be larger than 18 inches in diameter including root ball, no longer than 8 feet total • Insulation: Must be bagged prior to disposal • Auto Batteries: Accepted as long as they are not leaking PROHIBITED ITEMS: • Hazardous waste, medical waste, infectious waste • Dead animals, ammunition, or firearms • Hot waste or smoldering waste (coals, wood, or ashes) • Construction or demolition debris (includes drywall & carpet) • Roofing materials • Waste containing free liquids • Fire extinguishers • Compressed gas cylinders VEHICLE AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS: • Vehicle Capacity: Limited to under 2 tons rated capacity • Trailer Length: Vehicles plus trailers up to 40 feet combined length • Load Security: Must tarp and secure loads to avoid $5.82 clean-up fee • Load Sizes: 1 Load = 4x8x2 feet, 2 Loads = 4x16x2 feet, 4 Loads = 8x16x2 feet EXCEEDING LIMITS: • If quantities exceed stated limits, items must be taken to Cerro Colorado Landfill • Contact facility for guidance on large quantities or oversized items • Commercial quantities may require different disposal arrangements RECYCLING SERVICES: • Additional recycling drop-off available beyond standard curbside collection • Single-stream recycling accepted • Check with facility for specific recyclable materials accepted FACILITY POLICIES: • Gates close at 5:00 PM sharp • No admission after 4:30 PM • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day • Professional staff available for assistance • Clean and organized facility operations

Pricing information

DISPOSAL FEES AND PRICING

STANDARD DISPOSAL FEES

• Per Load Fee: $5.25 (including tax)
• Load Definition: 4x8x2 feet (truck bed or trailer)
• Additional Clean-up Fee: $5.82 (including tax) for unsecured loads
• Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express

LOAD SIZE CALCULATIONS

• 1 Load = 4x8x2 feet
• 2 Loads = 4x16x2 feet
• 4 Loads = 8x16x2 feet

VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS

• Vehicle Capacity: Limited to under 2 tons rated capacity
• Trailer Length: Vehicles plus trailers up to 40 feet combined length
• Load Security: Must tarp and secure loads to avoid additional fees

SPECIAL ITEM FEES

• Standard items included in $5.25 per load fee
• Additional fees may apply for special handling
• Contact facility for specific item pricing

PAYMENT INFORMATION

• Cash accepted
• Personal checks accepted
• Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
• No debit cards accepted
• Exact change recommended for cash payments

FACILITY POLICIES

• Gates close at 5:00 PM sharp
• No admission after 4:30 PM
• Load must be secured to avoid additional fees
• Professional staff available for assistance
• Clean and organized facility operations

CONTACT FOR PRICING

• Phone: (505) 768-3925
• Location: 6301 Eagle Rock NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
• Hours: 7 days a week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Website: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/trash-collection/trash-drop-off

IMPORTANT NOTES

• City reserves right to refuse loads that may cause injury or equipment damage
• All loads subject to inspection
• Professional staff available for guidance
• Facility operated by City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Oscar Inzunza

4 months ago

Google review

It's always a long wait if you have a dump trailer. They let regular cars in as well as hand-unload trailers on a 10 to 1 ratio compared to dump trailers. It's ridiculous that you have to wait an hour and a half each time because the literally unload one dump trailer every 25-30 min and the lines get very long. I tried talking to management but they always give you excuses. Most of us are self employed and wasting almost 2 hours there each time costs us a lot of money.

Natalie P

a week ago

Google review

Friendly staff. Easy to drop of recycling. Brought U-Haul trailer full of cardboard twice. Be sure to tarp your trailer or you’ll be charged an extra fee. Price: 5.25 - 10.50

DOCTOR DOOM

a month ago

Google review

I like this place a lot. Is quick efficient good location. Open seven days a week. If I could change one thing about this place it's that the workers backing In dump Trailers They need high visibility gloves.I can't see their hands half the time I go there when they're wearing black Hoodies and black gloves.

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