Southwest Landfill
Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico
About This Location
Southwest Landfill at 6201 Escarpment Rd SW is a construction-and-demolition (C&D) landfill in Albuquerque, New Mexico, open to the public seven days a week. It accepts non-hazardous construction and demolition waste such as clean soil, yard waste, roofing, drywall, and wood. Tires, electronics, Freon appliances, liquids, paints, chemicals, and asbestos are not accepted.
What Southwest Landfill Accepts
Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
This is a C&D landfill, not a household hazardous waste or e-waste site. Hazardous liquids, tires, electronics, and Freon appliances must go elsewhere.
Fees
- Base disposal rate
- Non-compactable waste rate
- Environmental fee
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public during posted hours. Closed on holidays and on high-wind days. Fees are charged by weight at the scale.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Landfill open to the public?
Yes. It is open to the public seven days a week during posted hours, though it closes on holidays and on high-wind days.
How much does it cost to dump at Southwest Landfill?
The base rate is $38.00 per ton for compactable C&D waste, with non-compactable loads charged $73.00 to $140.00 per ton, plus a $10.00 environmental fee per load and applicable sales tax. You are charged by weight at the scale.
Can I bring tires, electronics, or appliances?
No. Tires, electronic waste, and Freon-containing appliances are not accepted, and neither are liquids, paints, chemicals, oils, or asbestos.
What can I dump here?
Non-hazardous construction and demolition waste such as clean soil, yard waste, roofing, drywall, wood, and remodel/demolition debris.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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