Roswell, New Mexico

Recycling centers in Roswell

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Roswell Recycling Center

1900 E Poe St Roswell NM 88203 USA

4/5(20 reviews)

Roswell Recycling Center buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from individuals and businesses at 1900 East Poe in Roswell, weighing every load on computerized scales. Non-ferrous buying covers aluminum, brass, copper, lead, stainless steel, and zinc. Sellers show a valid government ID before unloading, and New Mexico law requires proof of ownership on items such as copper wire, aluminum, and catalytic converters that are not attached to a vehicle. The yard also runs mobile baling of light metals at business sites, roll-off container service for manufacturing plants, auto-body shops, farms, and oil fields, and crews for demolition, tank demolition, and plant clean-up. Drained tanks, cars with a title and CFC certification, and appliances with capacitors removed are accepted only under strict conditional rules.

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

Accepts: Iron and steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Lead, Stainless steel, Zinc, Drained tanks, Cars with title and CFC certification

Services: Computerized truck scales · Mobile baling of light metals · Roll-off container service · Demolition · Tank demolition · Plant clean-up

Do I need ID to sell scrap at Roswell Recycling Center?

Yes. New Mexico and federal law require a valid government ID before unloading, and a copy is made at payment.

Does Roswell Recycling Center provide roll-off containers?

Yes. It delivers roll-off containers to commercial, oil field, and industrial customers, hauls the full container to its yard, and returns an empty one.

Roswell Wrecking Company has worked North Main Street in Roswell since 1956, and the family still owns it with the owner on site. The full-service salvage yard recycles domestic and foreign car parts and matches each one to the vehicle with VIN decoder software. Staff assist by phone and in person to confirm the part is clean and as described. A standard 30-day warranty covers most parts, and orders ship nationwide by UPS. The yard also buys cars, trucks, and SUVs that have a title, running or not, including junked and wrecked vehicles.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Accepts: Cars, trucks, and SUVs with a title, running or not, Junked and wrecked vehicles

Services: Full-service parts counter · VIN decoder part matching · Nationwide UPS shipping · 30-day standard parts warranty · Parts search by image · Vehicle buying with title

Does Roswell Wrecking Company buy junk cars?

Yes. The yard buys cars, trucks, and SUVs with a title, running or not, including junked and wrecked vehicles.

Does Roswell Wrecking Company ship parts?

Yes. Parts ship nationwide by UPS, and most parts carry a standard 30-day warranty.

Wise Recycling LLC

1100 E McGaffey St Roswell NM 88203 USA

3.9/5(16 reviews)

Scrap metal recycler handling aluminum, copper, brass, and steel. Public drop-off and commercial services available; call for hours and pricing.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Roswell

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Roswell include Scrap Metal, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Lead. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Roswell, New Mexico

The City of Roswell Solid Waste Department collects trash from curbside containers and shared alley containers. City recycling runs as a free drop-off pilot program at the Roswell Municipal Landfill, 3006 W. Brasher Road, for cardboard, aluminum cans, and tin cans. Roswell Recycling Center at 1900 E. Poe St. takes metal from the public, and Solid Waste answers questions at (575) 624-6746.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Roswell NM have curbside recycling?

Roswell's city recycling program is a free drop-off pilot at the Roswell Municipal Landfill, 3006 W. Brasher Road. Drive through the open gate, stop at the weight station, and tell the attendant you are recycling. Staff check every load and point you to the right container. Bring recyclables separate from any trash load.

What can I recycle at the Roswell NM landfill?

The pilot takes cardboard, aluminum cans, and tin cans only. Break down boxes, sort materials before you arrive, and rinse cans so they pass the staff check. The landfill sends cardboard to Greentree Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Ruidoso, and Roswell Recycling Center picks up the cans.

What are the Roswell NM landfill hours?

The landfill at 3006 W. Brasher Road is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry closes at 3:45 p.m. on weekdays and 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. The workface closes at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Call (575) 624-6746 with questions.

Where do I take old paint, oil, and tires in Roswell NM?

The landfill accepts oil, gasoline, and paint free of charge as long as every container is clearly labeled. Never put these household hazardous waste items in a trash container. Tires also go to the landfill, not in containers or out for the grappler truck.

Where do I recycle electronics in Roswell NM?

The landfill has no electronics drop-off. Take e-waste to Roswell Phone & Computer Repair, 3110 N. Main St. (575-513-2416), Oasis Computers, 1703 N. Garden Ave. (575-625-9141), or Target, 2725 N. Main St. (575-623-0445). Wipe personal data from phones, computers, and smart TVs first.

Where can I recycle glass and batteries in Roswell NM?

Target at 2725 N. Main St. takes glass, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags, cellphones, ink cartridges, and 9-volt and AAA through D batteries. Wrap and tape lithium batteries before you bring them, or take them to The Home Depot at 2350 N. Main St. Albertsons at 1110 S. Main St. and 900 W. 2nd St. also takes plastic bags.

Recycling tips for Roswell

  • •Have curbside containers out by 5 a.m. on pickup day. The 90-gallon containers go out the night before or that morning.
  • •Four homes share each alley container, and only a sanitation worker moves it.
  • •Set limbs and large items away from fences, gas meters, utility lines, and poles for the grappler truck.
  • •Cut down any box larger than 3 feet by 3 feet before it goes in a trash container.
  • •Call Target at 575-623-0445 before dropping off a large quantity of recyclables.

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