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Solid Waste Management Department Budget Highlights

The Solid Waste Management Department provides a unified, comprehensive solid waste collection and disposal service for approximately 153 thousand households and 11 thousand businesses. The Department also collects and processes recyclable material from households, apartments, some government offices, and businesses. Moreover, solid waste is collected at convenience center sites and transported to the landfill for disposition. The Clean City Division oversees the weed, litter, and graffiti removal efforts for the City of Albuquerque. The “Keep Albuquerque Beautiful” program is responsible for education outreach and classroom teacher training.

Solid Waste Management Department Budget Highlights [pdf, 156k].

Mission

Commitment to our customers: The Solid Waste Management Department will collect, transport, and dispose of solid waste in the City of Albuquerque by the most effective and efficient method; at the least possible cost; resulting in the greatest possible satisfaction to those citizens served.

Commitment to our employees: The Solid Waste Management Department will provide its employees with a safe work environment, competitive compensation, and a satisfying personal challenge.