Albuquerque Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Albuquerque recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- 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)
Prohibited items
- 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
Can you recycle these items in Albuquerque?
Can you recycle cardboard in Albuquerque?
AcceptedFlatten boxes completely and place loose inside the 96-gallon blue recycling cart.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Albuquerque?
Accepted with conditionsClean box tops can be recycled; grease-soaked bottoms must be placed in the regular trash cart.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Albuquerque?
AcceptedEmpty and rinse plastic beverage bottles; place loose in the recycling cart.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Albuquerque?
AcceptedEmpty milk and detergent jugs clean; place loose in the cart.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Albuquerque?
Not acceptedRigid PVC and vinyl materials are prohibited in curbside recycling.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Albuquerque?
Not acceptedPlastic grocery bags are prohibited; do not bag recyclables in plastic bags.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Albuquerque?
AcceptedClean plastic containers and food tubs are accepted loose.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Albuquerque?
Not acceptedStyrofoam and polystyrene cups or packing materials are not accepted.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Albuquerque?
Not acceptedMixed resin plastics are not accepted curbside.
Can you recycle glass in Albuquerque?
Accepted with conditionsGlass is not accepted in curbside carts; take clean glass bottles and jars to city recycling drop-off sites.
Can you recycle aluminum in Albuquerque?
AcceptedEmpty aluminum cans and food tins clean; place loose in the recycling cart.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Albuquerque?
Accepted with conditionsShredded paper is accepted only when placed inside a clear plastic bag.
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 2026-09-23: 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.