Solid Waste

Information about Solid Waste collection in Albuquerque.

Trash

We offer curbside trash collection, large item, and special assistance pickups.

Trash Collection Information

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Recycling

We offer single stream curbside recycling services for residents and businesses.

Recycling Information

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Graffiti Removal

You can help reduce graffiti by immediately reporting all graffiti sightings.

Report Graffiti

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Large Item Pickup

Holiday Schedule

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Quick Links

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.

Download Recycle Coach

Video: What is Recycling Contamination?

News & Events

Local STEM Students Take Initiative on Balloon Fiesta Recycling

Information about partnership with Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science.

APS Students Offered an Opportunity to Beautify Their School Campuses

Information on Keep Albuquerque Beautiful's Campus Pride Grant

Fixit Clinic

Nov 16, 2019 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Information about an exciting event focused on reuse.

Hubbell House Backyard Composting Workshop

Sep 14, 2019 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Information about a free composting workshop