Caja del Rio Landfill takes in 150,000 tons of waste a year and accepts waste from Santa Fe County only. The Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency runs it under a permit issued in November 2015. Cash customers haul in self-dumping trailers Monday through Saturday, and commercial customers need a pre-approved account.
The landfill accepts industrial solid waste, petroleum contaminated soil, sludge, spills of chemical substances or commercial products, treated formerly characterized hazardous waste, and vehicle wash sump waste. It refuses out-of-county waste, bulk liquids, hazardous and radioactive waste, lead-acid batteries, ash, infectious waste, and regulated asbestos. Green waste, scrap metal, appliances, and e-waste are not accepted here.
Capital Scrap Metals Inc is a recycling site located in Santa Fe, NM, specializing in the purchase of scrap metal and select recyclable materials. They actively source materials from Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, ensuring accurate measurements with state-certified electronic scales.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Eldorado Convenience Center offers solid waste disposal services for Santa Fe County residents. It is at 28736 U.S. Highway 285, Santa Fe, NM. The center is undergoing improvements but will resume normal operations beginning July 14, 2026.
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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Household solid waste (see county material and fee rules)
Services: Waste disposal · Tipping floor access
What are the hours of operation?
The Eldorado Convenience Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
When will the center reopen after improvements?
The center will be fully operational and open beginning July 14, 2026.
1190 St Francis Dr Suite N4050 Santa Fe NM 87505 USA
The New Mexico Environment Department's Resource Recovery Bureau administers solid-waste permits, grants and technical assistance for recycling and composting programs. The bureau's office is at 1190 St. Francis Drive, Suite N4050, Santa Fe. This is an agency office, not a public recycling drop-off center.
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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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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Accepts: Trash, Recyclables, Green waste, Scrap metal, Appliances, Electronics, Scrap tires, Household hazardous waste, Construction and demolition debris
Services: Trash transfer · Drop-off recycling · Green waste · Household hazardous waste (Fridays and Saturdays) · Scrap tires · Electronics · Mulch and glass aggregate sales · Livestream entrance camera
Do non-residents of Santa Fe County use BuRRT?
No. Waste and recycling are accepted from Santa Fe County only, and out-of-county waste is refused.
When does BuRRT take household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste is accepted only on Fridays and Saturdays, and only from Santa Fe residents.
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Materials Accepted in Santa Fe
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Santa Fe include Appliances, recycling, Landfill, Industrial Solid Waste, Petroleum Contaminated Soil. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Santa Fe splits trash and recycling between two agencies. The City of Santa Fe Environmental Services Division runs curbside carts, and the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency runs the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station at 2600 Buckman Road, open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Household hazardous waste goes only to that station, and only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station in Santa Fe?
BuRRT at 2600 Buckman Road is open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. It closes on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. It accepts waste and recycling from Santa Fe County only.
When does Santa Fe accept household hazardous waste?
Only on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM at BuRRT, and only from Santa Fe residents. The charge is $50.00 per ton. The agency also holds a free Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day.
How much does it cost to dump trash at BuRRT in Santa Fe?
A vehicle under 4,500 pounds pays $8.50 per load, and one weighing 4,500 to 5,500 pounds pays $11.50. Loads over 6,500 pounds or with trailers cost $62.50 per ton. An uncovered or unsecured load adds a $15.00 surcharge.
Can I recycle glass in Santa Fe?
Yes. Santa Fe recycles all colors and sizes of glass bottles and jars at BuRRT, the City of Santa Fe drop-off centers, and the Santa Fe County convenience centers. Remove the lids and rinse the containers. Drinking glasses, window glass, and ceramics are not recyclable.
What does Santa Fe charge for tires and appliances?
BuRRT charges $3.00 per passenger tire and $8.00 per commercial truck tire. Loads of 10 or more tires need a manifest, so call the agency at 505-424-1850 first. Appliances cost $5.00 each, or $10.00 with refrigerant.
How do I put recycling in my Santa Fe curbside cart?
Put recycling loose in the cart, not in bags, and bag your trash. Set carts out by 7:00 AM on collection day and bring them in within 24 hours. Hot ashes, sharps, medications, and household hazardous waste stay out of both carts.
Recycling tips for Santa Fe
•Televisions and computer monitors cost $10.00 each at BuRRT, while other electronic waste is charged at $50.00 per ton.
•The Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency site streams the BuRRT entrance camera, which shows current wait times.
•The city moved its residential recycling center to 3184 Jemez Road on April 7, 2026, and it is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
•Eldorado residents use the county convenience center at 28736 US Highway 285, open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Recycling centers near Santa Fe
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: