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Residential Waste Management

The City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department is committed to giving Albuquerque residents the best trash collection service possible with the lowest fees in the region. The department services over 176,000 households on a weekly basis. We offer several efficient, economic, and environmentally responsible trash disposal options for our residential customers. If you are a new resident, you can initiate curbside pick-up online.

Our Automated Collection System allows us to provide curbside trash collection in an efficient, sanitary, and safe way. The Residential Collection Division also provides weekly curbside pick-up of recyclables. See more information on Curbside Recycling Pick-up.

Certain types of household waste such as paints, oils, drain cleaners, and pesticides are considered potentially hazardous. These items cannot be placed in the automated collection carts along with other household trash. Hazardous materials pose a risk to refuse workers and are harmful to the environment. See more information on how to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste.

Large Item Pick-up

Appliances and similar large items that will not fit into the automated containers will be picked up free of charge. Albuquerque residents may schedule a large item pick-up by dialing "311". Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Items that will be picked up include but are not limited to: refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, dish washers, washing machines and dryers, water heaters, lawn mowers, doors, sinks, toilets, mattresses, furniture, and televisions. For further information on large items please call "311."

Additional Uncontained Trash

Property owners may request a special pick-up for a fee by calling "311." Special pick-up requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. A charge of $33.30 plus $1.00 per minute loading time will be billed for pick-up of the following items: wood, tree limbs, brush, and extra bags that do not fit in the automated container. Because of the potential for equipment damage, residential collection is unable to pick up concrete, rocks, bricks, dirt, sod, tar, shingles, hazardous materials or tree stumps. Construction Debris may be taken to Southwest Landfill please call 505-242-2020 Further information. Customers may also take construction debris to the Rio Rancho Landfill please call 505-892-2055 for further information. See more information on the City of Albuquerque's Green Waste Recycling Program, and backyard composting, an easy alternative to yard waste pick-up.

Curbside collection of green waste (yard waste) is offered free-of-charge two times per year. Watch for inserts in your water bill announcing these special collection days during the fall and spring.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Solid Waste Management is closed with no curbside pick-up on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Service for these holidays will be the day following the holiday.

Missed Pick-ups

If your trash or recyclables are not picked up on your regular collection day, call the Missed Pick-up Hotline at (505) 761-8100. Pick-up will be made within 24 hours or on the next business day.

Low Income Assistance

Low income residents may receive a credit for water, sewer, and refuse on their monthly city utility bills. Income determination and certification is provided by El Paisano, a community organization. For more information, contact Debbie Pino at El Paisano, (505) 342-1322.

Disability Assistance

Solid Waste Management provides assistance for disabled or elderly residents free of charge. For disability assistance, call (505)761-8100. See more information on Services for the Disabled.

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