Information about recycling bags.
Coupons for a free roll of 30 clear plastic recycling bags are mailed to Albuquerque residents in water/ refuse bills every August. The coupon was included as an insert in your water/refuse bill. Let us know if you fail to receive a coupon with your August water bill.
Coupons are redeemable at the Solid Waste Management Department's Administrative Offices at 4600 Edith NE, at Albuquerque Senior Centers and at a number of retail outlets throughout the city. Recycling bags can also be purchased year-round for $5.25 per roll of 30 bags at several of these and other locations (listed below).
Black plastic refuse (trash) bags in boxes of 50 can be purchased for $14.00 at two City of Albuquerque locations. See below for a complete list of locations and a link for the Senior Centers for both refuse and recycling bags. If you plan to pick up bags at a location other than the Solid Waste Management Department office or DFM Treasury, we recommend telephoning the vendor first to ensure a current stock of bags.
Garbage and Recycle Bags may be purchased at the following locations:
| Location | Address | Neighborhood/Area | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Mgmt Dept. | 4600 Edith NE | Edith and Comanche | 761-8100 | Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri |
| DFM Treasury | 400 Marquette NW | City Hall/Downtown | 768-3306 | Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri |
Recycle Bag Coupons may be exchanged at the following locations:
All City of Albuquerque Senior Centers
| Location | Address | Neighborhood/Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brooks | 5555 Zuni Rd. SE | Zuni and San Mateo SE | 266-3247 |
| John Brooks | 3301 Coors NW | Coors and Sequoia | 839-3880 |
| John Brooks | 1130 Candelaria NW | 12th and Candelaria | 345-3014 |
| La Montanita | 2400 Rio Grande NW | Rio Grande and Matthew | 242-8800 |
| Albertson's | 6200 Coors NW | Coors and Montano | 897-1800 |
| Manuel's Market | 601 Edith NE | just South of Lomas | 242-5977 |
| Nelson's Meats | 929 Old Coors Rd. SW | just North of Bridge Blvd. | 836-3330 |
| Save Wise | 849 Old Coors Rd SW | Coors and Bridge | 836-3200 |
| Smith's | 8301 Golf Course Rd. NW | Golf Course and Paseo Del Norte | 897-3411 |
| Smith's | 4700 Tramway NE | Tramway and Montgomery | 292-5484 |
| Smith's | 4800 McMahon NW | McMahon & Golf Course | 922-4300 |
| John Marshall | 1500 Walter SE | just South of Avenida Cesar Chavez | 848-1345 |
| East Central - Multi Service Center | 217 San Pablo St SE | Zuni and San Pablo | 256-2070 |
| Los Griegos Comm. Ctr. | 1231 Candelaria NW | Candelaria and 12th St. | 761-4050 |
| Westgate Comm. Ctr. | 1400 Snow Vista SW | Corner of Snow Vista & Camino San Martin | 836-8723 |
