Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in New Mexico

Alamogordo Convenience Center

224 Lavelle Rd Alamogordo NM 88310 USA

575-439-4109

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.6 (28 reviews)

The Collection Center in Alamogordo provides residents and authorized users with a location to properly dispose of a variety of materials that are not typically accepted through regular curbside collection. This site supports responsible waste handling and recycling efforts in the community.

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Bernalillo County Public Works

2400 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87102 USA

(505) 848-1500

1.8 (5 reviews)

Bernalillo County offers a variety of public works services at their recycling center, including automated photo speed enforcement projects, graffiti removal, trash and recycling services, and household hazardous waste disposal. They also provide information on water conservation programs, stormwater management, and wastewater services. The center is located at 711 Highway 333 in Tijeras and hosts Free Dumping Weekends and Spring Green Waste Days in partnership with Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District and the New Mexico Association of Counties. Additionally, they have introduced Stormwater Management Guidance for Large-Scale Solar Projects to promote sustainable practices. Visitors can access the full guidance document for public review and comment for 30 days. The center also features a Groundwater Public Dashboard for viewing real-time water level measurements from county-owned and domestic wells across Bernalillo County. For road safety, they advise against crossing flooded roads and provide information on traffic engineering initiatives. Residents are encouraged to participate in the Poop Fairy campaign to keep river water clean by picking up pet waste. Bernalillo County's recycling center is actively involved in maintaining facilities, roads, and drainage systems to enhance the community.

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

6301 Eagle Rock Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87113 USA

(505) 768-3925

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

4.1 (358 reviews)

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.

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SOUTHWEST LANDFILL

6201 Escarpment Rd Albuquerque NM 87121 USA

(505) 242-2020

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

4.2 (58 reviews)

SOUTHWEST LANDFILL located at 5816 Pajarito Road SW, Alb NM 87121, offers waste disposal services for non-hazardous materials such as demolition or remodel waste, green waste, insulation, roofing, metal, lumber, drywall, and more. They strictly do not accept tires, asbestos-containing materials, medical waste, chemicals, paint, oils, fuel, and various other items listed on their website. The landfill operates on specific hours from Sunday to Saturday, with hand unloaders required to adhere to certain guidelines for unloading by hand. Fees are calculated based on the weight of disposed materials, with additional charges for non-compactable loads. Visitors are advised to check the website for any changes in operation hours due to weather conditions. Additionally, the facility provides information on other waste disposal options for items they do not accept, such as waste oil, paints, chemicals, and hazardous waste. Payment is accepted in cash or credit card only, with specific rates for unsecured loads, oversized items, mattresses, and mobile homes. Load assistance is available for a fee, with rates varying based on the type of waste being disposed of.

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Anthony Collection Center

2120 E O'Hara Road, Anthony, NM 88021, USA

(575) 528-3800

Mon 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue-Thu Closed · Fri-Sun 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.3 (12 reviews)

The South Central Solid Waste Authority lists this county collection center at 2120 E O’Hara Road. Its current directory gives Friday–Monday hours of 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; county guidance limits access by residency and lists recycling, electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, yard waste, and household trash services.

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City Of Las Cruces Yard Waste & Green Waste

555 Sonoma Ranch Blvd Las Cruces NM 88011 USA

(575) 528-3500

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

3.9 (26 reviews)

A City of Las Cruces Utilities facility for dropping off yard waste, green waste, and clean fill. Yard waste can be brought to the Sonoma Ranch Recycling Drop Off Center at 555 S. Sonoma Ranch Blvd, or set out in clear bags for Green Grappler curbside pickup; clean fill such as concrete, asphalt, bricks, rocks, and dirt is accepted at the Old Foothills Landfill. Drop-off is free for Las Cruces and Dona Ana County residents, with commercial customers paying a per-ton rate. The yard waste is recycled into composted mulch that is available free to residents.

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SOUTHWEST DISPOSAL LC

2485 W Amador Ave Las Cruces NM 88005 USA

575-524-8482

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun CLOSED

3.4 (305 reviews)

Southwest Disposal hauls trash and recycling from an office at 2485 W Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Las Cruces residents get garbage pickup, recycling, dumpster service, and roll-off containers. The basic residential garbage service is a weekly pickup, and yard waste is listed among the residential options. Businesses get garbage pickup, compactors, portable toilets, and dumpster rentals. Roll-offs cover home projects, remodels, and construction as well as commercial jobs. Residential dumpster service lists 1.5-yard, 2-yard, 3-yard, 4-yard, 6-yard, and 8-yard containers. Mail for this office goes to P.O. Box 369 in Las Cruces. Southwest Disposal also keeps an office in Alamogordo.

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WM - Valencia Regional Landfill and Recycling Center

1600 NM-6 Los Lunas NM 87031 USA

(866) 676-7150

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.6 (32 reviews)

WM Solutions identifies the Valencia Regional Landfill and Recycling Facility at 1600 Highway 6 NW in Los Lunas. Its listed non-hazardous materials include auto shredder fluff, biosolids, construction and demolition debris, municipal solid waste, tires and yard or green waste; hazardous waste is not accepted.

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Compost Location ~ Sandoval County

2704 Iris Rd NE Rio Rancho NM 87144 USA

(505) 867-0814

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

4.3 (57 reviews)

Compost/green waste facility in Rio Rancho accepting yard trimmings for mulching or composting. Check preparation rules and seasonal hours.

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Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency’s

2600 Buckman Rd Santa Fe NM 87507 USA

(505) 424-1850

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.3 (37 reviews)

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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East Mountain Transfer Station

711 NM-333 Tijeras NM 87059 USA

(505) 281-9110

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

2.8 (87 reviews)

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.

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