Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
About This Location
The Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station (BuRRT) at 2600 Buckman Rd is Santa Fe County's main transfer station and recycling drop-off, run by the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency. It is open every day from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and takes general recyclables, green waste, electronics, scrap metal, appliances and tires, plus household hazardous waste from Santa Fe residents on designated days. Facility use is limited to waste and recycling generated within Santa Fe County, and tipping fees apply by material and weight.
What Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station Accepts
What they do not accept
BuRRT serves Santa Fe County only and refuses out-of-county waste, hazardous and radioactive materials, lead-acid batteries, bulk liquids, asbestos, infectious waste and petroleum-contaminated soils.
Fees
- Transfer service (vehicles under 4,500 lbs GVW)
- Clean green waste
- Electronic waste
- TVs / monitors
- Passenger tires
- Scrap metal
- Household hazardous waste
- Mulch (public, under 1 cubic yard)
- Uncovered/unsecured load surcharge
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Santa Fe County residents and businesses; only waste generated in Santa Fe County is accepted. HHW drop-off is limited to Santa Fe residents on Fridays and Saturdays. Payment by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or approved commercial account.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- Material sales
- Electronics and mercury recycling
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station open on weekends?
Yes. BuRRT is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, including Saturday and Sunday. It closes on New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste at BuRRT?
Yes, but only Santa Fe residents may bring household hazardous waste, and only on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. HHW is charged at $50.00 per ton.
How much does it cost to recycle electronics or a TV at BuRRT?
Electronic waste is $50.00 per ton, and televisions or monitors are $10.00 per unit. Scrap metal is $15.00 per ton and passenger tires are $3.00 each.
Can I use BuRRT if I live outside Santa Fe County?
No. The station only accepts waste and recycling generated within Santa Fe County. Out-of-county waste, along with radioactive materials, lead-acid batteries, asbestos and bulk liquids, is not accepted.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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