Albuquerque Solid Waste Department
Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico
About This Location
The Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department handles curbside trash and single-stream recycling for city residents and operates the city's public drop-off facilities. The 4600 Edith Blvd NE address listed here is the department's administrative headquarters (temporarily relocated to 3401 Pan American NE during renovations) and is not a public drop-off site. Residents drop off trash at the Eagle Rock and Montessa Park Convenience Centers and recyclables at nine free neighborhood drop-off sites around the city. For questions, call 505-761-8100 or dial 311.
What Albuquerque Solid Waste Department Accepts
What they do not accept
The Edith Blvd NE location is an administrative headquarters, not a public disposal or recycling site. Montessa Park Convenience Center does not accept recyclables. Confirm acceptance of specific items with the department before hauling.
Fees
- Convenience Center load (city resident)
- Convenience Center load (non-city resident)
- Residential curbside service
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Municipal department primarily serving City of Albuquerque residents. Convenience Centers charge per-load fees (higher for non-city residents); vehicles are not admitted after 4:30 p.m. The listed Edith Blvd address is an admin office, not a public facility.
Programs & events
- Curbside recycling — Single-stream blue-cart recycling collection for city residents.
- Neighborhood recycling drop-off sites — Nine free citywide drop-off sites, several available 24/7.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off trash or recycling at 4600 Edith Blvd NE?
No. That address is the Solid Waste Management Department's administrative headquarters, not a public drop-off. Residents self-haul trash to the Eagle Rock or Montessa Park Convenience Centers and take recyclables to one of the city's nine recycling drop-off sites.
What does it cost to use an Albuquerque Convenience Center?
City residents pay $5.00 per load (plus tax) and non-city residents pay $12.00 per load (plus tax). Vehicles arriving after 4:30 p.m. are not admitted.
Where can I recycle for free in Albuquerque?
The city runs nine free recycling drop-off sites, including the Eagle Rock Convenience Center and the Solid Waste Menaul Site; several locations are open 24/7. City residents also get single-stream curbside recycling.
What recyclables does Albuquerque accept?
The city's single-stream program takes paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs, and glass. Check the city's recycling guide before bagging items, as plastics and other materials have specific rules.
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