Recycling centers in Tijeras

The East Mountain Transfer Station, located at 711 Highway 333 in Tijeras, Bernalillo County, offers various waste disposal services to residents. Operating from 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. seven days a week, the facility accepts recyclable items such as metals, cardboard, e-waste, glass, newspapers, plastics, and more at no charge. Additionally, specific items like brush green waste, lumber, tires, appliances, mattresses, residential household waste, yard waste, rubbish, and construction demolition materials are accepted for a fee based on volume. Notably, the station hosts Free Dumping Weekends for Bernalillo County residents living outside city limits on selected dates, allowing them to dispose of eligible waste for free. Spring Green Waste Days are also organized for green waste disposal at no cost. It's essential to cover all loads for safe transport and disposal, with additional fees imposed for uncovered loads. The facility does not accept asbestos-containing materials and warns against using third-party online payment companies for property tax payments. For more information, visitors can contact the station at tel 20.