Recycling Centers in Rio Rancho, NM
Find drop-off recycling locations in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Rio Rancho has 5 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Rio Rancho: A Local Guide
Rio Rancho, NM has 5 recycling and disposal options in our directory, including the Sandoval County Landfill, two Waste Management (WM) facilities, a metal recycler, and the New Mexico Recycling Coalition. Residential curbside recycling in Rio Rancho is provided through Waste Management: accepted items include plastics #1-#7, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, paperboard, newspaper, magazines, office paper and junk mail. Glass and plastic bags are not accepted at the curb, but glass bottles and jars can be dropped off free at the WM Rio Rancho landfill. Browse more cities on our New Mexico hub.
For scrap metal, see Rio Rancho Metal Recycling. The Sandoval County Landfill handles county solid-waste disposal, and Waste Management operates both the WM Rio Rancho Landfill and a local WM hauling yard. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Need options outside Rio Rancho? The nearby metro hub is Albuquerque, with more at Santa Fe, Belen and Las Cruces. You can also browse every listed city on our New Mexico recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Rio Rancho
Does Rio Rancho have curbside recycling?
Yes. Residential curbside recycling in Rio Rancho is provided through Waste Management (WM). You typically need to request a recycling cart from WM to start service.
Can I put glass in my Rio Rancho recycling cart?
No. Glass bottles and jars are not accepted in Rio Rancho's curbside recycling. However, glass can be dropped off for free at the WM Rio Rancho landfill during operating hours.
What plastics are accepted in Rio Rancho recycling?
Rio Rancho's curbside program accepts plastics #1 through #7. Plastic bags are not accepted in the cart. Return plastic bags and film to a retail store take-back bin instead.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho Metal Recycling handles scrap metal in town. Aluminum and steel food/beverage cans are also accepted in the curbside cart. Confirm accepted metals, pricing and hours on the center's page before you go.