Are you doing your part for Albuquerque’s recycling programs? If you don’t have access to curbside pick-up because you’re living in an apartment or outside the city limits, such as North Albuquerque Acres or Sandia Heights, there are several drop-off centers located around town.
According to the city’s website, much of the more than 1,800 tons of trash generated by the city each day can be recycled.
Recycling at the Curb
By 7am on your regular pick-up day:
Plastic, Tin, Steel, or Aluminum Cans
Newspaper, Magazines, Miscellaneous Paper Products
Corrugated Cardboard
No Glass
Additional Info
Recycling drop-off Bins
Glass: any color (separate bin)
Mixed Bin: Plastic, Tin, Steel, or Aluminum Cans
Newspaper, Magazines, Miscellaneous Paper Products
Corrugated Cardboard
Additional Info
| Northeast Albuquerque | |
| Solid Waste Main Office | 4600 Edith NE |
| North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center | 7521 Carmel NE |
| Smith’s | 8100 Wyoming NE |
| New Beginnings Church* | 3601 Mongtomgery NE |
| Eagle Rock Convenience Center | 6301 Eagle Rock NE |
| Macaroni Grille | 2100 Louisiana NE |
| Bear Canyon | 4645 Pitt NE |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel | 1901 University NE |
| Wal-Mart | 2701 Carlisle NE |
| Balloon Fiesta Park* | 9401 Balloon Museum NE |
| Lowe’s Home Improvement | 3010 Juan Tabo NE |
| Southeast Albuquerque | |
| Parking lot of Manzano Mesa | 501 Elizabeth SE |
| University of New Mexico | 1701 University SE |
| Northwest Albuquerque | |
| Smith’s | 8301 Golf Course Rd NW |
| West Mesa Community Center | 5500 Glenrio NW |
| Taylor Ranch Community Center | 4900 Kachina NW |
| North Valley Senior Center* | 3825 4th St. NW |
| Albuquerque Convention Center* | 401 2nd NW |
*No Glass Accepted.
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