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About This Location

Operated by the South Central Solid Waste Authority (SCSWA), the Las Cruces Recycling Center at 2855 Amador Ave is a free residential drop-off facility open seven days a week for glass, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, and household hazardous waste.

What this location Accepts

✓ Glass (all colors)
✓ Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous)
✓ White goods / large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, etc.)
✓ Data-storing electronics — desktops, smartphones, MP3 players (free)
✓ Laptops (fee applies; limit 3/household/day)
✓ Monitors (fee applies; limit 3/household/day)
✓ TVs (fee applies; limit 3/household/day)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — paints, chemicals, solvents, pesticides
✓ Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial loads (residential only)
✕ More than 5 gallons of HHW per visit
✕ More than 3 laptops/monitors/TVs per household per day

Fees

  • Laptops, monitors, and TVs — Fee applies (amount not published online; call 575-528-3800)
  • Most other accepted materials — Free for residents

Access & restrictions

Appliances containing freon (refrigerators, A/C units) require certification for freon removal; fees may apply — call 575-528-3800 to confirm

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off — Accepts up to 5 gallons per person per day of corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive household products

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Las Cruces Recycling Center free to use?

Yes, for residents — most materials are accepted at no charge. Exceptions include laptops, monitors, and TVs, which carry a recycling fee and are limited to 3 units per household per day. Call 575-528-3800 for current fee amounts.

Can I drop off old paint or chemicals at the Las Cruces Recycling Center?

Yes. The facility accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) including paints, solvents, pesticides, and other toxic or flammable household chemicals, up to 5 gallons per person per day.

Is the Las Cruces Recycling Center open on weekends?

Yes. The center is open Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM (last load accepted at 3:45 PM). Weekday hours are 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM.

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Contact & Location

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2855 Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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City / State
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–4:45 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–4:45 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–4:45 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–4:45 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–4:45 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–3:45 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM–3:45 PM
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