Albuquerque Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. Appliances and other large items are collected throughout the year free of charge upon residential customer request. Pickup will occur on your next normal trash collection day. Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. No more than a standard pick-up load may be collected.
Albuquerque bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Appliances and other large items are collected throughout the year free of charge upon residential customer request. Pickup will occur on your next normal trash collection day. Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. No more than a standard pick-up load may be collected. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 505-761-8100 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedCouches, chairs, mattresses, and bed frames can be scheduled for free curbside pickup.
Appliances
AcceptedRefrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, dishwashers, and washing machines are accepted; empty all appliances before placing at curb.
Construction debris
Not acceptedConstruction and demolition waste is not accepted for large item curbside collection; haul to municipal convenience centers.
How to throw away a mattress in Albuquerque
Follow the listed bulk rule: Appliances and other large items are collected throughout the year free of charge upon residential customer request. Pickup will occur on your next normal trash collection day. Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. No more than a standard pick-up load may be collected.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Albuquerque Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Albuquerque.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Albuquerque Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Bernalillo County.
📍 6301 Eagle Rock NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
City convenience center accepting residential trash, bulky items, green waste, and recyclable materials. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 114 98th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Municipal drop-off center serving western Albuquerque for excess residential waste, furniture, and brush. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 3512 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Full-service municipal disposal center accepting household solid waste, appliances, tires, and recyclable items. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Bernalillo County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Eagle Rock Convenience Center
6301 Eagle Rock NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
City convenience center accepting residential trash, bulky items, green waste, and recyclable materials. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Don Reservoir Convenience Center
114 98th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Municipal drop-off center serving western Albuquerque for excess residential waste, furniture, and brush. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Montessa Park Convenience Center
3512 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Full-service municipal disposal center accepting household solid waste, appliances, tires, and recyclable items. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 505-761-8100
4600 Edith Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
These collection rules cover Zone City of Albuquerque Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Albuquerque, NM?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day, and remove from street within 24 hours. Place carts in front of your property with wheels and handles facing the curb.. These rules apply to Zone City of Albuquerque Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Albuquerque?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Albuquerque Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Albuquerque?
Appliances and other large items are collected throughout the year free of charge upon residential customer request. Pickup will occur on your next normal trash collection day. Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. No more than a standard pick-up load may be collected. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 505-761-8100 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Albuquerque Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Albuquerque?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (newspaper, magazines, mail, office paper, cereal boxes, paperboard cartons), Cardboard (corrugated boxes broken down and flattened loose in cart), Plastics (clean plastic bottles and jugs with necks narrower than bases), Metal (empty aluminum beverage cans and steel food tins). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film wrap (recycling must NOT be bagged; bagged recycling is considered trash), Glass bottles and jars (glass is not accepted in curbside carts; use city drop-off sites), Yard waste and green waste in recycling cart (place in trash cart instead), Styrofoam and foam food packaging, Food waste, liquids, and hazardous chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Albuquerque Curbside Service Area.