Solid Waste Bureau
Recycling Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
About This Location
The Solid Waste Bureau is a division of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), not a public drop-off or recycling center. Its office is in the Harold L. Runnels Building at 1190 S St Francis Dr, Suite N2150, Santa Fe. The Bureau regulates and permits solid-waste facilities statewide, including landfills, transfer stations, collection centers, recycling and composting facilities, and infectious-waste processors. Residents who want to recycle or dispose of waste should instead use a local facility such as the Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station or a Santa Fe County convenience center.
What Solid Waste Bureau Accepts
We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.
What they do not accept
This is a government regulatory/permitting office. It does not accept any recyclables, trash, hazardous waste or other materials from the public.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Government office open to the public for regulatory and permitting matters only; it is not a recycling or disposal drop-off site.
Programs & events
- Solid-waste facility permitting and regulation
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off recycling at the Solid Waste Bureau?
No. The Solid Waste Bureau is the New Mexico Environment Department's regulatory office. It permits and oversees solid-waste facilities but does not accept recycling, trash or hazardous waste from the public.
What does the Solid Waste Bureau do?
It regulates and permits landfills, transfer stations, collection centers, recycling and composting facilities, and infectious-waste processors across New Mexico to protect public health and the environment.
Where should Santa Fe residents actually recycle?
Use a local facility such as the Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station (2600 Buckman Rd) or a Santa Fe County convenience center, where drop-off recycling is free.
Where is the Solid Waste Bureau located?
It is in the Harold L. Runnels Building at 1190 S St Francis Dr, Suite N2150, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Main phone: 505-827-0197.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station2600 Buckman Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507›