Recycling centers in Los Lunas, New Mexico

The Conejo Collection Center is a recycling and waste management facility operated by Universal Waste Systems, serving Los Lunas, New Mexico and the greater Valencia County area. Located at 1100 Manzano Expressway, this essential community resource provides convenient recycling and waste disposal services for residents throughout Valencia County and surrounding communities. The facility accepts a range of recyclable materials including cardboard, paper products, plastics, aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, and glass containers, helping residents divert waste from landfills while supporting environmental sustainability. Operating Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Conejo Collection Center offers flexible hours to accommodate residents with different schedules, including weekend access for working families. The facility serves communities throughout Valencia County including Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, Peralta, and surrounding areas. The facility operates under Valencia County's regulations as outlined in Ordinance 2010-01, ensuring proper waste collection and disposal procedures. Residents can access the facility for recycling drop-off services, helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal in Valencia County. The center's convenient location on Manzano Expressway provides easy access from major roads including I-25 and Highway 314. The Conejo Collection Center works in conjunction with other Valencia County waste disposal locations, each with its own regulations and fees, to provide waste management services for county residents. The facility's extended weekend hours make it particularly convenient for residents who work during the week and need weekend access to recycling services.

The Village of Los Lunas Recycling Program offers a State-registered drop-off recycling center located at 315 Don Pasqual Rd, just north of the Fred Luna Multigenerational Center. The program aims to provide safe, economical, and uninterrupted recycling services to all residents, focusing on source reduction to protect natural resources and the environment while reducing landfill costs. They offer onsite cardboard pickup for local commercial businesses to divert old corrugated cardboard from the waste stream. Materials accepted at the center include cardboard, plastics (1 and 2), aluminum, metals, paper, white goods, glass, paints (only at the Transfer Station with proper documentation), oils (only at the Transfer Station with proper documentation), and electronics (TVs accepted at the Transfer Station with proper documentation). Plastic bags are not allowed in the recycling bin, and the center is closed on major holidays. For items not listed, visitors can contact the Recycle Operator, William Minier, for guidance or explore additional recycling vendors. Valencia County residents are directed to the Conejo Transfer Station for TV disposal.

Regional landfill with recycling options; accepts permitted waste streams and select recyclables. Fees and hours posted; safety rules apply on site.