Crystal Clean
Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico
About This Location
Crystal Clean's Albuquerque environmental-services branch at 3738 Hawkins St NE is a business-to-business operation, not a public recycling drop-off. It serves machine shops, manufacturers, and automotive and industrial accounts with parts-washer service, used-oil and antifreeze collection, waste-drum disposal, and absorbents. Households looking to recycle everyday materials should use a municipal drop-off instead.
What Crystal Clean Accepts
We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.
What they do not accept
This is a commercial environmental-services branch (parts washers, used oil, antifreeze, waste drums) for industrial and automotive business accounts. It is not a household drop-off; individual residents cannot bring everyday recyclables here.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Service is arranged through a business account; contact the branch to set up collection or disposal service.
Programs & events
- Industrial waste & parts-cleaner service
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off household recycling at Crystal Clean in Albuquerque?
No. This Crystal Clean branch is a commercial environmental-services provider for businesses (parts-washer service, used oil, antifreeze, waste drums). It is not a household drop-off. For curbside and drop-off recycling in Albuquerque, use the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department.
What does Crystal Clean Albuquerque actually handle?
According to Crystal Clean, the branch provides parts-cleaner service, used-oil and antifreeze collection, waste-drum disposal, aqua filtration, and absorbents for industrial, manufacturing, and automotive business accounts.
Do they buy scrap metal or pay for recyclables?
We could not verify any scrap-metal buying or consumer payouts at this location. Crystal Clean describes itself as an environmental-services company for businesses, not a scrap buyer.
Where can Albuquerque residents recycle instead?
Residents should use the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department's recycling and convenience-center options for household materials, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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