Waste Reduction ABCs

Resources to help educate community members about waste prevention and reduction

Often throwing something away when it is no longer needed is our first thought. Yet, a vital part of a sustainable and resilient future depends on fully utilizing our available resources. Materials on this webpage cover topics like, food loss and waste, composting, and resources and other R's for sustainable materials management.

Municipal Waste Reduction

The City has a variety of projects and services that support material reuse, recycling, composting and prevention.

Community composters and City staff standing in front of the compost bins

Food Loss and Waste

Easy ways to prevent food waste, while also saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.

Solar panels under a sunset

Composting

Learn about compost, its many benefits, and how to get started.

Person holding compost in their hands

Reusing and Recycling

Explore the variety of ways to reuse, repurpose, and recycle in Albuquerque.

Collection truck

Other Ways to Reduce Waste

Useful ideas for thinking differently about items that are often wasted.

volunteer community composter caring for the compost pile