New Mexico
Landfill
Carlsbad landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Sandpoint Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Eddy County Public Works landfill about 12 miles east of Carlsbad on Highway 62/180 (Hobbs Highway); follow the "Sandpoint Landfill" sign south on Landfill Road. On windy days, call to confirm it can accept waste. The county links a hard hat and reflective vest requirement.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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 |
|---|---|
| Commercial waste generated in Eddy County | $32 per ton |
| All waste generated outside Eddy County | $60 per ton |
| Tires 24 inches and smaller | $250 per ton (larger tires not accepted) |
| Residential self-haul from Eddy County | Not stated on the county page; call |
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is not listed as accepted; call before hauling anything unusual.
Holiday closures
Closed Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Since 2012, wire is accepted only if cut into 3-foot sections.
- Tires larger than 24 inches are not accepted.
- Source conflict on phone numbers: the fee section says call 575-499-4300; the contact block lists the gatehouse at 575-616-7900 and a secondary line at 575-885-4835.
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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.