New Mexico
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Albuquerque household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Albuquerque Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for residents of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Residential materials only: no waste from businesses, public agencies or non-profits. Up to 125 lbs per load, in loads no bigger than 55 gallons.
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential household hazardous waste | No charge |
| Material reuse area | Free |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: batteries of any kind, paints, fertilizers, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, used motor oil, automobile batteries, propane bottles (Coleman, BBQ and RV sizes, up to 10 gallons or 40 lbs), medical-grade oxygen cylinders, over-the-counter medications, CRT monitors, household fire extinguishers, and up to 20 fluorescent bulbs per load. Not accepted: explosives or ammunition, other compressed gases, radioactive or biomedical waste, business waste, non-hazardous waste, electronics and e-waste, appliances, tires and smoke detectors.
Holiday closures
The city page links separate holiday hours for this center; call Safety-Kleen at 505-884-2277 before visiting near a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Operated under contract by Safety-Kleen since December 1, 2023.
- More information: ABQ 311 at 505-768-2000 or the Solid Waste Management Department at 505-761-8300.
- Smoke detectors go back to the manufacturer whole; remove the batteries for the HHWCC.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.