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About This Location

City of Belen recycling drop-off and solid waste transfer, open Tuesday through Saturday

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (clean, dry, no grease)
✓ Paper (white, newspaper, magazines)
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 (clean, rinsed, empty)
✓ Tin and aluminum cans (clean)
✓ Household solid waste (MSW)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastics #3 through #7
✕ Greasy or food-soiled cardboard
✕ Hazardous household waste
✕ Electronics (e-waste)

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — Free for Belen residents
  • Waste disposal dump pass — Required; purchase on-site (cash or card)

Programs & events

  • Free Large Item Pickup — City of Belen residential customers are eligible for two free large-item pickups per year. Contact City Hall at (505) 966-2730 to schedule.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Belen recycling drop-off move to 135 Calle de Baca?

The City of Belen relocated its recycling services to the Belen Collection Center at 135 Calle de Baca on October 1, 2026, consolidating recycling with the transfer station. The previous site was on Bernard Avenue.

What plastics does the Belen Collection Center accept?

The center accepts plastics #1 and #2 only, and they must be clean, rinsed, and empty. Plastics #3 through #7 are not accepted.

Do I need to pay to drop off recyclables at the Belen transfer station?

Recycling drop-off is free for Belen residents. Dropping off household solid waste requires purchasing a dump pass on-site, payable by cash or credit/debit card.

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Contact & Location

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Address
135 Cll De Baca, Belen, NM 87002
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City / State
Belen, New Mexico

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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