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News from the Solid Waste Management Department
Recycling Drop-off Location at Smith’s on Golf Course Will Close Temporarily
This drop-off site is temporarily closing, beginning on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Albuquerque’s Landfill Wins 2020 Recycling Award for Innovative Use of Mulch
Albuquerque’s Cerro Colorado Landfill used an innovative approach when undergoing a partial closure and drainage improvement project and successfully diverted organic materials away from the waste stream.
Solid Waste Department Details Request for Residential Rate Change
First increase since 2014 needed to maintain service levels up against increasing demand and increasing costs of recycling.
New Solid Waste Admin Building and Vehicle Maintenance Facility Improving Infrastructure, Service for Residents
New facilities replace dated buildings, improve maintenance capabilities and efficiency.
Mayor Tim Keller, Director Matthew Whelan Update Community on Record Recycling Costs and the State of Solid Waste
Solid Waste Department Cost of Recycling Services Rises 900% in Two Years
Solid Waste Management Launches Online Recycling Activities for Albuquerque Students
Activities provide a resource for teachers and students to enhance remote learning
Mayor Keller Pausing Plastic Bag Ban for 30 Days
Temporary change to help local business and food workers, reusable bags not a health risk
Burqueños Celebrate America Recycles Day by Keeping Household Items Out of the Landfill
National FixIt Clinic initiative focuses on encouraging reuse among City of Albuquerque residents
City of Albuquerque Announces Arrival of New Trash Collection Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuel
Information about Compressed Natural Gas collection trucks
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
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, City Departments, and Community Partners join Forces to Host Plogging Event in the Bosque on Sept 21
Information about the first annual Junk Jog!
Local Couple Honored for Dedicating Over 30 Years to Cleaning Up Community Median
Information about the Adopt-A-Median program.
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.
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.
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.