Household hazardous waste drop-off in New Mexico
In New Mexico, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 3 permanent drop-off sites, 1 collection event or mobile collection and 1 home pickup program in New Mexico, compiled from 5 official sources. Listings cover 5 cities and towns, including Albuquerque, Farmington and Las Cruces. 4 of 5 were read directly from the agency's page, and 4 of 5 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
5 listings (3 permanent drop-offs, 1 collection event, 1 home pickup program). Coverage for New Mexico is still thin — many cities and counties run hazardous waste programs we haven't listed yet. Check your city or county solid waste page too.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
All listings in New Mexico
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Albuquerque Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
2720 Girard NE, Albuquerque, NM
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Source: City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department · checked
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Farmington Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection
Farmington, NM
Service area: City of Farmington residents with Waste Management trash service.
Source: City of Farmington Sanitation Utilities · checked
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Las Cruces SCSWA Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste
2855 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with the last customer accepted at 4:45 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with the last customer accepted at 3:45 p.m.
Source: South Central Solid Waste Authority · checked
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Los Alamos Eco Station Household Hazardous Waste Collection
3701 East Jemez Road, Los Alamos, NM
Dates: December 4, 2026 · Monthly collections on the dates published by Los Alamos County, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The remaining 2026 date is Friday, December 4, 2026.
Hours: Friday, December 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The county also publishes a monthly schedule at the same hours.
Source: Los Alamos County Environmental Services · checked
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Santa Fe Buckman Road Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
2600 Buckman Road, Santa Fe, NM
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m., every week, except when a holiday closes the entire Buckman Road facility. The facility is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Source: Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for New Mexico: City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department; City of Farmington Sanitation Utilities; Los Alamos County Environmental Services; Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency; South Central Solid Waste Authority. How complete is this?