Solid Waste
Information about Solid Waste collection in Albuquerque.
Trash
We offer curbside trash collection, large item, and special assistance pickups.
Recycling
We offer single stream curbside recycling services for residents and businesses.
Graffiti Removal
You can help reduce graffiti by immediately reporting all graffiti sightings.
Mobile App: Recycle Coach
Download the free Recycle Coach app and have instant access to your recycling collection schedules, collection guidelines, reminders, and more. What can you recycle? The Recycle Coach app will show you what items you can recycle in your blue cart.
Video: What is Recycling Contamination?
News & Events
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Friday, July 3
Solid Waste holiday collection information and schedules
Save the Date: Fall Green Waste Collection Begins November 30 - December 11
Green Waste pickup is a free service offered to Solid Waste customers
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Memorial Day
Solid Waste holiday collection information and schedules
Mayor Keller, Solid Waste Director Announce Modified Plan for City’s Largest Neighborhood Annual Clean Up Event
Residents are encouraged to maintain social distance by focusing clean up efforts on their own outdoor spaces and sidewalks