Recycling Centers in Belen, NM
Find drop-off recycling locations in Belen, New Mexico. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Belen has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Belen: A Local Guide
Belen, the seat of Valencia County, is served by a small but diverse cluster of recycling and waste management facilities along the Rio Grande corridor. Residents can drop off household recyclables — cardboard, paper, plastics #1 and #2, and aluminum cans — at the Belen Collection Center at 135 Calle de Baca, which relocated from Bernard Avenue in October 2026 and is now open Tuesday through Saturday.
For scrap metal sales, Alliance Recycling LLC on South Main Street buys copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and ferrous scrap Tuesday through Friday. Businesses and industrial generators with used oil or regulated waste can work with Mesa Oil Inc (used petroleum recovery) or Advanced Environmental Solutions, which manages a broad range of hazardous and recyclable materials from its Roldan Drive facility.
For context across the region, explore the New Mexico recycling guide or nearby centers in Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho. Valencia County residents can also contact the county solid waste department at (505) 866-2073 for additional drop-off options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Belen
Where can Belen residents drop off recyclables for free?
The Belen Collection Center at 135 Calle de Baca accepts cardboard, paper, plastics #1 and #2, and aluminum cans at no charge for City of Belen residents. It is open Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Does Belen have a scrap metal recycling yard?
Yes. Alliance Recycling LLC at 628 S Main Street buys copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and ferrous scrap. The yard is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a 100 lb minimum for ferrous metals and 1 lb minimum for non-ferrous.
Where can Belen businesses dispose of used motor oil or hazardous waste?
Mesa Oil Inc at 20 Lucero Drive collects used petroleum from commercial customers and can be reached at 1-800-873-3645. For broader hazardous waste management, Advanced Environmental Solutions at 2318 Roldan Drive serves commercial and industrial generators and offers 24-hour emergency spill response.
Can I recycle electronics or e-waste in Belen, NM?
There are no dedicated e-waste drop-off facilities in Belen. The closest options are in Albuquerque — check the Albuquerque recycling page for current e-waste events or Earth911.com for electronics drop-off sites near Valencia County.