Aggie Recycling

Recycling Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico

📍 Aggie Recycling, Las Cruces, NM 88003
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About This Location

Aggie Recycling is New Mexico State University's campus recycling program in Las Cruces—open to NMSU students and employees on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., not a public drop-off for the general community.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastic #1 (PET beverage containers)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ White paper (black ink prints)
✓ Colored mixed paper (color prints, mail, cardboard boxes, Post-It notes)
✓ Newspapers
✓ Magazines, phone books, catalogs, textbooks
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Toner cartridges (via Staples drop-off points on campus)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic #2 (currently not accepted on NMSU campus)
✕ General public drop-offs (campus community only: NMSU students and employees)

Programs & events

  • Campus Collection Bins — Recycling containers distributed across NMSU campus; weekly pickup by Aggie Recycling staff.
  • Toner Cartridge Recycling (Staples) — Toner cartridge drop-off points at FS Warehouse, Bookstore, Hadley Hall, and Breland Hall on NMSU campus.
  • Organics Recycling Program — NMSU campus organics (food waste/compostables) recycling program operated through sustainability office.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Las Cruces residents who are not affiliated with NMSU use Aggie Recycling?

No – Aggie Recycling is restricted to NMSU students and employees. Las Cruces residents should contact the City of Las Cruces Utilities Department for public recycling options.

Does Aggie Recycling accept plastic bottles other than #1 PET?

Currently Aggie Recycling does not accept plastic #2 items on the NMSU campus. Only plastic #1 (PET) beverage containers are collected at this time.

Can NMSU departments request a special recycling pickup?

Yes – Aggie Recycling offers special pickups upon request in addition to weekly collections. Contact the NMSU Sustainability Office at ajenks@nmsu.edu to arrange a pickup.

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Aggie Recycling, Las Cruces, NM 88003
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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Opening Hours

Monday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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