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 Not Be Collected on Thanksgiving
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Thursdays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection on Friday.
City Offers Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Event promotes waste reduction and proper reuse of materials in honor of America Recycles Day.
Solid Waste Management Department Updating Clean and Green Retail Ordinance
Changes to acceptable reusable bags to begin phasing in next month.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Veterans Day
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Thursdays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection.