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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Residents encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity to dispose of up to 55 gallons of household hazardous waste.

When

Mar 30, 2024
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Where

Balloon Fiesta Park "East Lot"
5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113

Description

In order to participate, residents must fill out Participant Form. Bring printed form day of.

Take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of up to 55 gallons of household hazardous waste.  Examples of household hazardous waste include waste that can burn easily (flammable), corrode or irritate skin (corrosive), or poison humans and animals (toxic).

Acceptable Items

  • Paints
  • Fertilizers
  • Cleaners
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Used motor oil (automotive fluids)
  • Automobile batteries
  • Propane bottles
    • Maximum: 10 gal. or 40 lbs. Three sizes: Coleman camp stove, BBQ size, and RV size.
  • Medical-grade oxygen cylinders
  • Over-the-counter medications

Prohibited Items

  • Business generated waste
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Compressed gases
  • Radioactive waste
  • Biomedical waste
  • Prescription medicine
  • Non-hazardous waste
  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Tires

Event Sponsors

The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department, Keep Albuquerque Beautiful; Department of Municipal Development; Parks and Recreation Department; Bernalillo County; and Safety Kleen.

 

Price

Free
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Flyer for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Contact

Toni Aguilar
505-761-8167