Albuquerque (City of) Solid Waste Management Department
Albuquerque (City of) Solid Waste Management Department
Contact NameAlex Bukoski
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Websitecabq.gov
Phone(505) 761-8100
- Bernalillo County
- Recycling Hauling Service
- Recycling Drop-off Site
- Household
- Commercial
- Multi-Family Dwelling
- Also Hauls Solid Waste (Trash)
- Curbside
- Single Stream Recycling
- Sorted Drop-Off
- Aluminum Cans
- Aluminum Foil
- Cat Food Cans
- Books or Text Books: For Recycling
- Paperback
- Hardback
- Empty and Flattened Boxes
- Brown Paper Bags
- Cell Phone: For Recycling
- Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs): Spirals
- Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs): Tubes
Residents of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County may bring residential hazardous wastes to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) at no charge.
The HHWCC is operated under contract by Advanced Chemical Transport.
Drop off location is at 6137 Edith NE (on west side of Edith between Montano and Osuna. Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) is located at the end of the drive.)
Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: (505) 349-5220
Open to the Public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Construction & Demolition Materials:Cement or Brick
The following business accepts asphalt and concrete debris free of charge (as long as the asphalt and concrete are separate) NO REBAR OR WIRE MESH:
Vulcan Concrete
6001 Chappell DR
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-343-7800
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am to 4pm
- Computer
- Printer
- Cell Phones
- Small Electronics
- Small Appliances
- Microwave
Small electronics can be placed in curbside bins. Drop off recycling of electronics accepted at the Eagle Rock Convenience Center.
See the following webpage to learn more and to see what is accepted at Eagle Rock
https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/recycling/electronic-waste-e-waste
- Bottles
- Jars
Glass is not accepted in the curbside program only at drop off locations
Note: All drop-off sites accept glass except for New Beginnings Church and Balloon Fiesta Park.
- Paint
- Auto Fluids
- Pesticides
- Mercury Thermometers
- Cleaners
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC)
Residents of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County may bring residential hazardous wastes to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) at no charge. As of Dec. 1, 2023, the HHWCC service is operated under contract by Safety-Kleen
Safety-Kleen
2720 Girard NE, 87107
New hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: 505-884-2277
Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: (505) 349-5220
See website at
https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/household-hazardous-waste
- Accepted with Paper Products
- Other Scrap Metal
- Appliances with Freon
Curbside program accepts
-Aluminum Cans
-Tin Cans
-Foil and Pie Pans
-Small Electronics
-Pots and Pans
-Small Appliances
Call 311 for large item pick up for appliances like refrigerators, ovens, etc.
- Paper
- Office Paper
- Magazines
- Newspaper
- Un-corrugated Cartons/Cereal Board/Paper Egg Cartons
- Shredded Paper
Newspapers/Magazines
Junk Mail
Office Paper
Corrugated Cardboard
Cereal/Cracker Boxes
Milk and Juice Boxes
Phone Books
Books
Brown Paper Bags
Paper Egg Cartons
- Acceptable With Other Books/Paper
- Empty for Recycling
- Collection Facility
Medications may also be disposed at any of the six area command substations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foothills Area Command
12800 Lomas NE, (505) 332-5240
Northeast Area Command
8201 Osuna NE, (505) 823-4455
Southeast Area Command
800 Louisiana SE, (505) 256-2050
Valley Area Command
5408 2nd NW, (505) 761-8800
Southwest Area Command
6404 Los Volcanes NW, (505) 831-4705
Northwest Area Command
10401 Cibola Loop NW, (505) 768-485
- Plastic Bottles & Jars
- Rigid Plastics
- Plant Pots
- Plastic Toys
#1 - #7 Plastics Bottle/Tubs
Rigid Plastic Toys/Hampers
- Must Be Contained In Bag
- All Plastic Bottles & Containers
- All Papers
- Cardboard
- Tin & Aluminum Cans
- Small Appliances
- Small Electronics
- No Glass
- No Plastic Bags or Plastic Film
In the Curbside Single Stream DO Recycle
Paper
Newspapers/Magazines
Junk Mail
Office Paper
Corrugated Cardboard
Cereal/Cracker Boxes
Milk and Juice Boxes
Phone Books
Books
Brown Paper Bags
Paper Egg Cartons
Plastic
#1 - #7 Plastics Bottle/Tubs
Rigid Plastic Toys/Hampers
Metal
Aluminum Cans
Tin Cans
Foil & Pie Pans
Small Electronics
Pots & Pans
Small Appliances
- Branches
- Grass
- Large Tree
Collection event 2 times per year. See following links for more info
https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/recycling/yard-waste
https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/recycling/yard-waste/residential-yard-waste