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
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Oct 24, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Information about household hazardous waste collection.
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