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Albuquerque, NM trash pickup schedule

Albuquerque trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department collects residential trash and recycling (one 96-gallon trash cart and one 96-gallon recycling cart per home); service is set up by calling SWMD.2
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly on your collection day in most of the city; every other week for about 6,595 homes in the pilot program that started September 28, 2026, yard waste twice a year (semiannual) on your regular trash day during the event; set out by 7 a.m.2611
Set outby 7 a.m. on collection day; remove carts from the street within 24 hours2
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: geocortexweb.cabq.gov. App: Recycle Coach2 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Regular pick-up; offices closed.3

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).

Albuquerque holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rulePickup is delayed by one day only for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (city example: Thanksgiving Thursday customers are collected Friday, Black Friday customers Saturday); the following week is unchanged; if the holiday falls on a weekend, residential pickup does not change. All other holidays are regular pickup (holiday table).2
Official noticecabq.gov3
Albuquerque trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed; convenience centers open.3
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Regular pick-up (July 4 is a Saturday in 2026); offices closed.3
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; offices closed.3
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day No pick-up Thursday; Thursday customers collected Friday Nov 27. Facilities closed.3
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Moved to Saturday Friday customers collected Saturday Nov 28; convenience centers open normal hours.2
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change Regular pick-up; office open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Saturday Christmas 2026 is a Friday: no pickup; Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 26 (the EOW pilot map also lists Friday A recycling on Dec 26). Facilities closed.3
New Year's Eve Thu, Dec 31, 2026 No change Regular pick-up.3
Albuquerque trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Moved to Saturday New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: no pickup; Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2 (holiday table row; EOW pilot map lists Friday B recycling Saturday Jan 2). Facilities closed.10
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Trash Collection & Drop-Off / Collection Day Overview, Holiday Collection Schedule, EOW Pilot: Maps and Areas Affected Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Albuquerque

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online4
How to requestRequest online (cabq.gov) or call 311 at least 24 hours before your next trash day; pickup happens on your next regular trash day. Place items at the curb 5 feet from carts and obstacles.4
LimitsNo more than a standard pick-up load per request; up to 4 tires; appliances must be empty, fridge/freezer doors taped shut4
Feesfree (residential customers)4
Not accepted
  • Contaminated items4
EligibleFurniture (couch, chair, mattresses, bed frame); appliances (refrigerator, freezer, A/C, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer); up to 4 tires; lawn mower, water heater, televisions, sinks, toilets4
Extra pickupExcess trash or yard waste that does not fit in the cart (uncontained): $59.31, request by phone/311 at least 24 hours ahead, Monday-Saturday. Extra contained trash pickup $8.63 same day / $8.87 other day; extra contained recycling $9.04 / $9.28.17

Sources: Large Item Pick-Up, Collection & Disposal Rates Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Albuquerque

Pickupweekly on your collection day in most of the city; every other week for about 6,595 homes in the pilot program that started September 28, 20266
Typesingle-stream1
Glassdrop-off only7
Plastics#1-#7 plastic bottles and tubs, plus rigid plastics (toys, hampers); no plastic bags7

Accepted

  • Newspapers/Magazines7
  • Junk Mail7
  • Office Paper7
  • Corrugated Cardboard7
  • Cereal/Cracker Boxes7
  • Milk and Juice Boxes7
  • Phone Books7
  • Books7
  • Brown Paper Bags7
  • Paper Egg Cartons7
  • #1 - #7 Plastics Bottle/Tubs7
  • Rigid Plastics (Toys, Hampers, Etc.)7
  • Aluminum Cans7
  • Tin Cans (with paper labels removed)7
  • Foil & Pie Pans7
  • Pots & Pans7
  • Shredded paper, only in a clear plastic bag6

Not accepted

  • Yard Waste/Wood7
  • Pizza Boxes7
  • Glass7
  • Garbage7
  • Food7
  • Hazardous Waste7
  • Sharp Metal7
  • Wrapables/Hoses/Cords7
  • Batteries/Light Bulbs7
  • Motor Oil Bottles7
  • Medical Waste/Needles7
  • Styrofoam7
  • TVs/Computer Monitors (including CRT monitors)7
  • All Plastic Bags7
  • Bagged recycling (treated as trash)2
  • Small Electronics (can be recycled at ERCC)7

Programs

  • Every-Other-Week Recycling Pilot from September 28, 2026: 6,595 homes in six areas (Monday A/B, Wednesday A/B, Friday A/B) get recycling every other week; trash stays weekly. Dates and address lists are on the pilot maps page.10
  • Recycling drop-off bins (including yellow glass bins) at 9 sites, several open 24/76

Sources: Solid Waste (home), Trash Collection & Drop-Off / Collection Day Overview, Recycling, Acceptable Materials, EOW Pilot: Maps and Areas Affected Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes: free citywide curbside Green Waste collection twice a year; any time, green waste that fits in the trash cart goes with trash (to landfill, not composted); extra bagged green waste pickup any time for $59.31 via 311.11
SeasonFall 2026 Green Waste Curbside Collection: November 30 - December 1111
How oftentwice a year (semiannual) on your regular trash day during the event; set out by 7 a.m.11
RulesLeaves, grass and brush in trash bags of no more than 40 lbs; branches cut to 4-foot lengths and bundled; 5 feet from carts; no dirt, gravel, construction material or stumps; never in the recycling cart11
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2026-27 Treecycling: drop off real trees free Dec 28, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Eagle Rock Convenience Center (6301 Eagle Rock NE), Ladera Golf Course (3401 Ladera NW) and Montessa Park Convenience Center (3512 Los Picaros SE; the treecycling page says 'closed on Thursdays and Fridays', which conflicts with Montessa's Friday-Sunday hours since Sept 28 - check before going); remove bags, stands, decorations and lights; no artificial trees; limit 5 per resident; free mulch while supplies last12
Leaf collectionBagged leaves are collected during the Fall Green Waste Curbside Collection, November 30 - December 11, 202611

Sources: Green Waste, Treecycling Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Eagle Rock Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address6301 Eagle Rock NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 · Map13
Hours7 days a week 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (no entry after 4:30 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day13
Fees$5.00 per load plus tax for city residents ($12.00 non-residents); unsecured load $10.54 residents (=$5 + $5.54) / $24.00 non-residents13
Who can use itproof of residency: utility bill, driver's license or ID13
Acceptstrash, yard waste, large items, up to 2 appliances, 3 mattresses, 5 tires, 5 pallets; also a recycling drop-off site13
Phone505-768-3925

Don Reservoir Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address117 114th SW, Albuquerque, NM · Map13
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
Fees$5.00 per load plus tax for city residents ($12.00 non-residents); unsecured load $10.54 residents / $24.00 non-residents13
Who can use itproof of residency required for resident rate13
Acceptstrash, yard waste, large items; no recyclables; no refrigerators; 1 appliance13
Phone505-768-3920
NotesCONFLICT between two live city pages: the Holiday Collection Schedule says 'Effective September 28, 2026, Don Reservoir will operate on a Friday through Sunday schedule' while the Trash Drop Off page says 'Open 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.'; the 2026 rule-change page announces the identical Sept 28 Friday-Sunday change for Montessa Park, not Don Reservoir. Call 505-768-3920. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with no entry after 4:30 p.m. is common to both.

Montessa Park Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address3512 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM · Map13
HoursFriday, Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (no entry after 4:30 p.m.); closed only Christmas and New Year's Day among holidays13
Fees$5.00 per load plus tax for city residents ($12.00 non-residents); unsecured load $10.54 residents / $24.00 non-residents13
Who can use itproof of residency required for resident rate13
Acceptstrash, yard waste, large items; no recyclables13
Phone505-768-3930

Cerro Colorado Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byThe city
Address18000 Cerro Colorado SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 · Map15
Hours7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily15
Fees$30/ton municipal waste; $222.86/ton used tires; $39.86/ton special burial; $5.54 extra for unsecured or uncovered loads1517
Acceptsresidential and commercial waste; roll-offs and over-limit loads from convenience centers; prohibited: construction and demolition debris, hazardous, infectious, liquid, radioactive waste, lead-acid and lithium batteries, among others15

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen, under city contract)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run bycontractor (Safety-Kleen) for the city
Address2720 Girard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 · Map16
HoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed holidays16
Feesfree16
Who can use itCity of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents; residential waste only; max 125 lbs and 55 gallons per load16
Phone505-884-2277

Recycling drop-off sites (9 locations incl. glass bins)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Addresse.g. Albertsons 8100 Ventura NE; Bear Canyon Senior Center 4645 Pitt NE; North Domingo Baca 7521 Carmel NE; Taylor Ranch 4900 Kachina NW (all 24/7); Solid Waste Menaul Site 1250 Menaul NE (7 a.m.-7 p.m., relocating soon) · Map6
Hoursvaries by site; several 24/76
Feesfree6

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Recycling, Trash Drop Off (Convenience Centers), Convenience Center Fee and Rule Changes 2026, Cerro Colorado Landfill, Hazardous Waste, Collection & Disposal Rates, Solid Waste Frequently Asked Questions Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formcabq.gov5
Phone505-761-8100 (Solid Waste Management Department)1
311311 or 505-768-20001
Official websitecabq.gov1

Sources: Solid Waste (home), Missed Pick-Ups Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All New Mexico cities: New Mexico trash pickup schedules.

Albuquerque trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Albuquerque?

Trash is collected weekly. Albuquerque does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (geocortexweb.cabq.gov) or the Recycle Coach app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Albuquerque?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No pick-up Thursday; Thursday customers collected Friday Nov 27. Facilities closed.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Albuquerque?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Christmas 2026 is a Friday: no pickup; Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 26 (the EOW pilot map also lists Friday A recycling on Dec 26). Facilities closed.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Albuquerque?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: no pickup; Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2 (holiday table row; EOW pilot map lists Friday B recycling Saturday Jan 2). Facilities closed.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Albuquerque?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Request online (https://www.cabq.gov/311/abq311/request-a-large-item-pickup) or call 311 at least 24 hours before your next trash day; pickup happens on your next regular trash day. Place items at the curb 5 feet from carts and obstacles. Fees: free (residential customers).

Does Albuquerque recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Albuquerque?

Use the city’s online form (cabq.gov) or call 505-761-8100 (Solid Waste Management Department).

Sources

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    Solid Waste (home)City · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Collection & Drop-Off / Collection Day OverviewCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Collection ScheduleCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  4. 4
    Large Item Pick-UpCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  5. 5
    Missed Pick-UpsCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  6. 6
    RecyclingCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Acceptable MaterialsCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling Drop-off SitesCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Every-Other-Week Recycling Pilot ProgramCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    EOW Pilot: Maps and Areas AffectedCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Green WasteCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    TreecyclingCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Drop Off (Convenience Centers)City · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Convenience Center Fee and Rule Changes 2026City · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Cerro Colorado LandfillCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous WasteCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Collection & Disposal RatesCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste Frequently Asked QuestionsCity · cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Trash and Recycling Pick Up Days (AGIS AddressReport layer 8)City · coageo.cabq.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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