Clean Earth
Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico
About This Location
Clean Earth operates a service center at 5338 William St SE in Albuquerque for the treatment, transfer, disposal and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. It is a commercial, business-focused facility offering drum handling, bulk liquids and solids, 10-day truck-to-truck transfer and remediation services. It is not a walk-in household recycling or household-hazardous-waste drop-off for the general public.
What Clean Earth - Albuquerque Service Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste
What they do not accept
This is a commercial waste-management service center, not a household drop-off. Residents should not bring household trash, recyclables or household hazardous waste here; the City of Albuquerque runs a separate Household Hazardous Waste program for residents.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Business and industrial clients only; waste streams are arranged through Clean Earth's client service center. Public walk-in access is not offered. Limited weekday receiving hours.
Programs & events
- 10-day truck-to-truck transfer and remediation
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can residents drop off household hazardous waste at Clean Earth in Albuquerque?
No. Clean Earth's Albuquerque location is a commercial service center for business and industrial waste, not a public household-hazardous-waste drop-off. Albuquerque residents should use the City of Albuquerque Household Hazardous Waste program instead.
What does Clean Earth Albuquerque handle?
The service center manages the treatment, transfer, disposal and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including bulk liquids, bulk solids and drums, along with 10-day truck-to-truck transfer and remediation.
What are Clean Earth's hours in Albuquerque?
The service center lists receiving hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends. Waste must be coordinated through their client service center first.
Do I need an account or appointment to use Clean Earth?
Yes. Clean Earth serves commercial and industrial clients and arranges waste streams through its client service center, so you cannot simply walk in off the street. Call (505) 873-0964 or (678) 822-9963 to set up service.
Where can I recycle common materials in Albuquerque instead?
For everyday recycling, use the City of Albuquerque's residential recycling and its convenience/recycling centers; for scrap metal, use a local metals buyer. Clean Earth is for regulated business waste, not consumer recyclables.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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