Albuquerque NM Recycles Too
Recycling in Albuquerque, NM
Recycling helps keep disposal costs down while preserving natural resources and protecting the air, soil, and groundwater. Much of the more than 1,800 tons of trash generated by the city each day can be recycled.
The manufacturing of new products requires considerable energy. If these materials are reused or recycled instead of being disposed of at landfills, less energy will be used, saving on scarce resources. For example, the production of an aluminum can from recycled metal uses 95% less energy than a can produced from raw aluminum.
For more information on the Three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – call the Solid Waste Management Department at (505) 761-8100.
Collecting Recyclables
Recyclables are collected curbside at Albuquerque households, at recycling drop-off sites throughout the city, and at the city’s Eagle Rock Convenience Center. But collection is only the first step in the recycling process. To close the loop, materials then need to be processed into a form that allows them to be converted into a reusable product.
For a complete data base of all recycling locations visit New Mexico Recycling Coalition
Apartment Recycling
List: Recycling Materials
In 2007, the City of Albuquerque extended recycling services to citizens living in multi-family dwellings (MFD). MFD residents produce a sizeable amount of solid waste and are now able to divert much of their trash with the convenience of an MFD Recycling Program that goes beyond drop-off locations.
The goals of the MFD Recycling Program include: increasing the convenience of recycling that previously only residents of single-family homes enjoyed; by diverting recyclables from the waste stream, properties could reduce their garbage service resulting in a lower monthly trash bill; and reducing the amount of waste going to the landfill.
This program requires apartment complexes of 25 units or more to provide recycling services to their tenants. Less than 25 unit complexes have the option of participating in the MFD program; however, it is strictly voluntary. There are currently over 250 complexes in Albuquerque with 25 units or more. Each multi-family dwelling pays the current residential recycling rate of $2.33 per unit for recycling collection service.
Complexes are provided with 96-gallon green recycle carts and are serviced once a week. The number of carts provided is based on the number of units and volume of recyclables collected.
MFD Recycling Toolkit
The City of Albuquerque has created an MFD Recycling Toolkit for property managers and owners to assist them in properly educating their tenants. To request at tool kit call Keep Albuquerque Beautiful at (505) 761-8334.
Accepted Recycling Materials
These recycling bins accept the following materials:
Paper
- Newspapers/Magazines
- Junk Mail
- Office Paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Cereal/Cracker Boxes
- Milk and Juice Boxes
- Phone Books
- Books
- Brown Paper Bags
- Paper Egg Cartons
Plastic
- #1 – #7 Plastics Bottle/Tubs
- Rigid Plastic Toys/Hampers
Metal
- Aluminum Cans
- Tin Cans
- Foil & Pie Pans
- Small Electronics
- Pots & Pans
Glass
- At approved locations
Recycling Other Materials Information
For information about recycling other materials, visit New Mexico Recycling Coalition.
Recycling Bin Locations
Note: All drop-off sites accept glass except for New Beginnings Church and Balloon Fiesta Park.
| Drop-off Site | Address |
|---|---|
Northwest |
|
| Beneath Marquette Avenue Overpass
Located under the Marquette overpass just west of the train tracks, there are three large recycling bins plus a large yellow bin for glass. |
100 Marquette NW |
| Albuquerque Convention Center (Bins are located in the east parking lot under the Dr. Martin Luther King Bridge.)
Recycle bins available only during business hours:
|
401 2nd NW |
| R&D Empire
Recycle bins available only during business hours:
|
306 Haines NW |
| Smith’s (Taylor Ranch) | 8301 Golf Course NW, 87120 |
| West Mesa Community Center Recycle bins available only during business hours:
|
5500 Glenrio NW, 87105 |
| Taylor Ranch Community Center | 4900 Kachina NW, 87120 |
Northeast |
|
| Solid Waste Main Office | 4600 Edith NE, 87107 (505) 761-8100 |
| Grace Church | 6901 San Antonio NE, 87109 |
| North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center | 7521 Carmel NE, 87113 |
| New Beginnings Church (No glass accepted.) | 3601 Montgomery NE |
| Smith’s | 8100 Wyoming NE, 87113 (505) 857-9783 |
| Lowe’s Home Improvement | 3010 Juan Tabo NE, 87111 Behind Sonic |
Eagle Rock Convenience Center
|
6301 Eagle Rock NE, 87113 (505) 857-8318 |
| Bear Canyon | 4645 Pitt NE, 87111 |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Northwest of hotel. |
1901 University NE, 87102 |
Balloon Fiesta Park (Bin will not be available during Balloon Fiesta.)
|
9401 Balloon Museum NE |
Southeast |
|
| Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Parking Lot (Next to the Little League Fields.) |
501 Elizabeth SE, 87123 (505) 275-8731 |
| UNM South (Sunshine Terrace & University, Southside of Baseball Field) Use the entrance located on the North East corner of the dirt lot directly under the billboard. |
1701 University SE, 87106 |
Southwest |
|
| Tower Pond Park | 601 86th SW, 87121 |
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful
An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful since 1982, Keep Albuquerque Beautiful is dedicated to community education on all solid waste management issues and alternatives through litter control, beautification, and graffiti eradication activities.
These activities are geared toward increasing awareness and changing attitudes through public information. Keep Albuquerque Beautiful is part of a national network, the Keep America Beautiful System. They are respected for their success in litter prevention and recognized by the Wirthlin Public Opinion Survey as the most credible source for environmental information.
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful’s grassroots leaders are increasingly being asked to take an active role in long-term solid waste disposal planning. In Keep Albuquerque Beautiful’s tradition of public education, we provide objective, nonpartisan information to the public on all solid waste disposal alternatives.
Learn more information about Keep Albuquerque Beautiful.
Funding Opportunities
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful offers funding opportunities for various groups and projects to improve the aesthetics and cleanliness of the community. Please Call (505) 761-8334 for further information on Keep Albuquerque Beautiful’s funding opportunities.
Environmental Education
Schools, neighborhood associations, and community groups may call to schedule:
- Presentations
- Information booths
Topics Include Integrated waste management; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Beautification; Litter and Graffiti Prevention.
Financial Support
The City of Albuquerque maintains a strong affiliation with Keep America Beautiful and provides financial support for the Overall management of the Keep Albuquerque Beautiful program.
The State of New Mexico under the New Mexico Litter Control and Beautification Act makes grant funds available to New Mexico counties, cities, and towns for the purpose of litter control and beautification.
Each New Mexico vehicle registration fee includes 50 cents annually for the support of the NM Litter Control and Beautification grant. KAB has received a grant for operating its programs and activities for the past 18 years.