Recycling Centers in Roswell, NM
Find drop-off recycling locations in Roswell, New Mexico. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Roswell and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Roswell: A Local Guide
Roswell, the seat of Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico, has two scrap-metal recycling facilities that buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public. Both pay customers by weight at current market prices — there is no drop-off fee at either yard. They operate on different schedules and accept slightly different material lists, so knowing which to visit for your specific load can save a trip.
Roswell Recycling Center, at 1900 East Poe Street, is the more documented of the two, with a detailed official website (recyclingroswell.com). It accepts an extensive range of ferrous metals (wrought iron, mild steel, carbon steel, cast iron, structural steel) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum in multiple grades, brass, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel and stainless alloys, zinc, and Zorba). Vehicles and appliances are accepted conditionally — cars need a title and proof of fluid/CFC removal; appliances need capacitor removal and CFC certification. The facility uses computerized scales, pays on the spot, and requires a valid government-issued photo ID before unloading under New Mexico and federal law. It is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (gates close at 4:00 PM; arrive by 3:45 PM). No weekend hours.
Wise Recycling LLC, at 1100 East McGaffey Street, is a public buy-back yard purchasing aluminum cans and scrap, copper, brass, steel, iron, stainless steel, radiators, and metal appliances. Reported hours are Tuesday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, giving it the only Saturday option in the city for scrap metal. There is no official website; hours are from directory sources and may change. A note of caution: some 2026 listings show a separate operator (Acme Iron & Metal) at this address — call (575) 622-5780 ahead of your visit to confirm the yard is receiving under the Wise Recycling name.
Neither yard accepts electronics, paper, glass, plastics, or household recyclables. For non-metal materials, contact the City of Roswell's municipal recycling program. Between the two metal yards, Roswell Recycling Center offers weekday service with comprehensive non-ferrous grades and a verified official source, while Wise Recycling adds Saturday access and is open to residential, commercial, and industrial customers alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Roswell
Which Roswell scrap yard is open on Saturdays?
Wise Recycling LLC at 1100 E McGaffey St is reported open Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (Tuesday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM). Roswell Recycling Center at 1900 E Poe St is weekdays only (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, closed weekends). Call Wise Recycling at (575) 622-5780 to confirm Saturday hours before you haul.
Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal in Roswell?
Yes, at Roswell Recycling Center. New Mexico and federal law require a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or military ID) to be presented before you unload, and a copy is made at payment. For regulated materials like copper wire or catalytic converters, proof of ownership is also required. Wise Recycling LLC does not publish its ID policy — New Mexico scrap yards typically require ID, so bring one regardless.
Will either Roswell scrap yard pay me for my metal, or do I pay a drop-off fee?
Both yards pay you — there is no drop-off fee at either location. Roswell Recycling Center and Wise Recycling LLC are both buy-back operations that pay by weight at current market prices. Call each yard for current pricing before loading up: Roswell Recycling Center (575) 623-5555; Wise Recycling (575) 622-5780.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept cars or appliances?
Yes, conditionally. Vehicles require a title and proof that CFCs, battery, mercury switches, fuel tank, and all fluids have been removed. Appliances must have fluid-filled capacitors removed and a CFC-removal certification provided. Come prepared or call (575) 623-5555 to confirm requirements before you arrive.