Solid Waste News
News from the Solid Waste Management Department
Recycling Drop-Off Site Temporary Relocation and Closures
Information about recycling drop-off sites.
Wildflower Project Supports Local Bee Population and Helps with Weed Control on City Medians
Information about SWMD's wildflower project.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Memorial Day
Solid Waste holiday and collection information.
New Mexico United Soccer Takes to Albuquerque's Streets
Information about the new NM United branded SWMD trucks.
Bring Your Own Bag Event Encourages Residents to Recycle Plastic Bags in a Different Way
Information about the Bring Your Own Bag event.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Collection Delayed Due to Weather Conditions
Information about weather delays.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Be Collected on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Information about Holiday collection schedules.
City of Albuquerque Offers Christmas Tree Recycling
Information about Treecycling.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Not Be Collected Today Due to Weather Conditions
Information about winter weather delays.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Not Be Collected on New Year's Day
Information on Holiday collection times.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Not Be Collected on Christmas Day
Information about Holiday collection information.
City of Albuquerque Kicks off Green Team Initiative
Green Teams will promote sustainability throughout all city departments.
Graffiti Teams Clean Up the City within Twenty-Four Hours of Receiving a Report
Public can report graffiti quickly through the new One ABQ app.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Be Collected During the 4th of July Holiday
Information about the 4th of July Holiday
City of Albuquerque Residents Recycle 2,420 Pounds of Clothes to Benefit Local Clothing Bank
Information about the success of the 2018 Recyclothes event.
What's In Your Recycle Cart, ABQ?
A Top 10 List of Materials that Should Be Placed in Albuquerque Residents Recycle Carts.
Elementary School Asks Director for Recycling Tour
Children learn about recycling and share their efforts to Keep Albuquerque Beautiful.
New Fall Composting Classes Being Offered to Public
Learn how to compost with free courses from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.
Manzano Mesa Recycling Survey Results
Survey results indicate strong support for Manzano Mesa Community Recycling Drop-off Center.
Construction Continues: Montessa Park Convenience Center
Solid Waste convenience center undergoing construction through the Spring of 2018.
Renovation Work: Solid Waste Convenience Centers
All work complete at Eagle Rock Convenience Center. Montessa Park Convenience Center will be under construction through the Spring of 2018.