Recycling Centers in Gallup, NM
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gallup, New Mexico. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Gallup, New Mexico. This directory lists 6 facilities serving the Gallup area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Gallup: A Local Guide
Gallup, NM has 6 recycling and solid-waste facilities in our directory, including the city's solid-waste operation, a county transfer station, a recycling coalition presence, an auto-salvage recycler, and a local pawn/recycling buyer. The City of Gallup provides garbage and recycling collection to some residents within city limits and supports community recycling drop-off bins rather than universal single-stream curbside. For other New Mexico cities, see our New Mexico recycling hub.
The regional drop-off point is the McKinley County Transfer Station on Hasler Valley Road, which handles household waste and recycling/safe disposal for the Gallup area. For city services you can reference Gallup City Solid Waste, and for scrap and vehicles there's Abq Auto Salvage and Recycling. Materials and hours differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gallup
Does Gallup, NM have curbside recycling?
Gallup does not offer universal single-stream curbside recycling; the City of Gallup's Solid Waste Management Department provides garbage and recycling collection to some residents within city limits, and the city supports community recycling drop-off bins. Confirm your eligibility and service details with the city.
Where can I drop off recycling in Gallup?
The Gallup area uses community recycling drop-off bins plus the McKinley County Transfer Station on Hasler Valley Road for recycling and safe disposal of many household items. Check the transfer station's page and call ahead to confirm current materials and hours.
Where can I recycle electronics or a vehicle in Gallup?
For end-of-life vehicles and auto parts, Abq Auto Salvage and Recycling handles salvage. Electronics acceptance varies; the county transfer station takes many household items, so verify electronics acceptance on the transfer station's page before dropping off.
What can't be recycled in Gallup?
As in most communities, items like food-contaminated containers, plastic bags, and many mixed-material products generally aren't accepted curbside or at drop-off bins. Gallup's accepted-materials list varies by program, so follow the city's bin guidelines or confirm with the McKinley County Transfer Station.