Recycling Centers in Farmington, NM
Find drop-off recycling locations in Farmington, New Mexico. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Farmington, New Mexico can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Farmington: A Local Guide
Farmington, the largest city in San Juan County in New Mexico's Four Corners region, has two recycling-oriented facilities listed within city limits. They serve distinct needs: one is a city-contracted residential recycling drop-off, the other an auto salvage yard for end-of-life vehicles and scrap metal.
WM – Farmington Hauling at 101 E Spruce St is the designated residential recycling drop-off site operated by WM under its contract with the City of Farmington — the only one inside city limits. Farmington residents can bring single-stream recyclables (paper, plastics #1–7, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans) and, importantly, glass bottles and jars, which are not accepted in curbside green carts. Drop-off is free for residential customers and requires no appointment. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon; the site is closed Sunday and Monday. Electronics, batteries, paint, and household hazardous waste are not accepted here — Farmington residents can instead use WM's free At Your Door Special Collection® (1-800-449-7587) for those items.
M R Salvage at 4210 Bloomfield Hwy is an auto salvage and recycling yard in eastern Farmington, listed in auto-recycling directories as a vehicle salvage operation for the Four Corners area. It handles end-of-life and junk vehicles — the kind of automotive recycling that diverts old cars from the landfill. M R Salvage does not publish an official website or hours, so call (505) 486-4537 before visiting to confirm current acceptance, junk-car buying, and whether used parts are available to the public.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Farmington
Where can Farmington residents drop off glass for recycling?
Glass bottles and jars (empty, lids removed) cannot go in Farmington's green curbside carts, but they can be dropped off in a separate bin at the WM drop-off site at 101 E Spruce St. This is a free service for Farmington residential customers, open Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–noon.
Is the WM drop-off at 101 E Spruce St free?
Yes — standard single-stream recycling and glass drop-off for Farmington residential customers is free at this location, per the City of Farmington's recycling program. No appointment is required during posted hours.
Where can I recycle a junk car in Farmington, NM?
M R Salvage at 4210 Bloomfield Hwy is an auto salvage yard that handles end-of-life vehicles. Because it does not publish hours or an official website, call (505) 486-4537 ahead of your visit to confirm they are buying vehicles and to ask about tow-in or drop-off procedures.
Does the WM Farmington drop-off accept electronics or household hazardous waste?
No. Electronics, batteries, paint, chemicals, and other household hazardous waste are not accepted at 101 E Spruce St. Farmington residents can use WM's free At Your Door Special Collection® — call 1-800-449-7587 or visit WMAtYourDoor.com to schedule free home pickup of those items.