Keep Albuquerque Beautiful
Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico
About This Location
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful at 4600 Edith Blvd NE is Albuquerque's city-affiliated recycling education and community beautification organization — running programs like the annual Recyclothes clothing drive and Fix-It Clinic, not a general household recycling drop-off.
What this location 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
Programs & events
- Recyclothes Clothing Drive — Annual event collecting gently used clothing and essential items for Albuquerque schoolchildren in need; 2026 event collected 10 tons of clothing
- Fix-It Clinic — Annual event partnered with the NM Recycling Coalition where community members can repair household items to extend their useful life instead of discarding them
- BARCO Recycling Facility Tours — Free public tours of the BARCO single-stream recycling facility at 5029 Edith Blvd NE, offered at 9 AM and 1 PM on the second Thursday of each month, September through April
- Community Cleanups — Neighborhood groups may schedule up to two free community cleanups per year; KAB provides gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers
- MFD Recycling Toolkit — Toolkit and guidance for multi-family dwelling property managers to set up recycling programs; request by calling 505-761-8334
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off recyclables at the Keep Albuquerque Beautiful office on Edith Blvd?
No. Keep Albuquerque Beautiful is a recycling education and community programs organization, not a drop-off recycling center. For household recycling drop-offs, Albuquerque operates nine city sites including 24/7 locations at Bear Canyon Senior Center (4645 Pitt NE) and North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center (7521 Carmel NE).
What is the Recyclothes Clothing Drive, and when does it happen?
Recyclothes is Keep Albuquerque Beautiful's annual clothing drive benefiting local school clothing banks. The 2026 event collected over 10,000 pounds of clothing. It is typically held in the spring — contact KAB at 505-761-8334 for the current year's date and location.
How can my neighborhood group schedule a free cleanup with Keep Albuquerque Beautiful?
Neighborhood associations and community groups can schedule up to two free cleanups per calendar year through KAB's website at keepalbuquerquebeautiful.com or by calling 505-761-8334. KAB supplies gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers.
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