Rio Rancho, NM trash pickup schedule
Rio Rancho trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 114,419 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: WM (Waste Management of New Mexico) Trash service is mandatory; residents set up and pay their own WM account (trash weekly, recycling every other week). City pages are run by Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful.26 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste on request, once per month max (1st or 3rd Thursday); schedule by the previous Friday6 |
| Set out | wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day; remove the same day; 3 ft from cars, mailboxes and obstacles6 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: wm.com. App: My WM6 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: appointment (WM, Thursdays, extra fee) (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Rio Rancho holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | If a holiday falls on a weekday, collection for the rest of that week is pushed back one day (Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday). Weekend holidays cause no delay. Which holidays WM observes in Rio Rancho is not listed on the city page; the city points residents to WM for holiday delays.26 |
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| Official notice | wm.com68 |
No dated list of holidays is published for Rio Rancho; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Rio Rancho
| How it works | appointment (WM, Thursdays, extra fee)6 |
|---|---|
| How to request | schedule with WM by Wednesday 3:00 p.m. via WM support (live chat/request)6 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | additional fee (amount not published on the page); alternative: one free landfill load (up to 1,000 lbs) per month at the WM Rio Rancho Landfill6 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Rio Rancho
| Pickup | every other week6 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (96-gallon green cart; requested from WM, billed with service)6 |
| Glass | drop-off only (free glass drop-off at the WM Rio Rancho Landfill, 1132 Carpenter St NE)3 |
| Plastics | #1-#71 |
Accepted
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, by appointment for an extra fee (bags/bundles), plus free spring and fall seasonal collections6 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | on request, once per month max (1st or 3rd Thursday); schedule by the previous Friday6 |
| Rules | max 10 bags/bundles per pickup; bundle branches, bag leaves; at curb by 6 a.m.; no dirt, sod, stone, concrete, rock6 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | WM Spring/Fall Yard Waste Collection (free per city page): call 505-892-1200 to schedule; latest published dates April 7-11, 2025 and Nov. 10-14, 2025; up to 4'x8'x4' (about 20 bags), limbs max 4 ft; the live WM page still shows only the 2025 dates46 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Rio Rancho Waste Management Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | WM |
| Address | 1132 Carpenter St NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.-noon3 |
| Fees | One free load per month up to 1,000 lbs for Rio Rancho residents with a WM account; gate rate over 1,000 lbs; free glass and cardboard recycling; unlimited free clean dirt3 |
| Who can use it | Driver's license plus WM bill dated within 60 days (or payment receipt), address within city limits; no commercial waste3 |
WM At Your Door Special Collection (home pickup of HHW and electronics)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | WM |
| Address | door-side pickup; call 1-800-449-7587 or wmatyourdoor.com · Map1 |
| Hours | phone Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m.1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Rio Rancho WM customers1 |
Sandoval County Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM · Map13 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (loads larger than a pickup must be in the gate before 3:30 p.m.); closed Sundays and most holidays13 |
| Fees | Per bag $1 (max 4 bags); pickup bed level $7, above bed $14; trash $35/ton; tires $3.50 (max 4 passenger); appliances $8; mattresses $12.50; TVs $33; green waste $6/pickup or $25/ton; recycling free; $5 residential no-tarp fee; cash or business checks only13 |
| Who can use it | Not stated for trash; per the city FAQ, recycling there is only for county residents living outside Rio Rancho13 |
| Notes | City FAQ says 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; the county's own page says 8am-4pm, used here. County HHW collection: 'Household Hazardous Waste — Temporarily Suspended effective March 23, 2026.' |
Sandoval County Landfill Compost & Mulch Facility
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM · Map10 |
| Hours | landfill hours (Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)10 |
| Fees | green waste $6 per pickup load or $25/ton (county fee table); compost and mulch for sale; un-tarped loads charged extra10 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | My WM account at wm.com (report within 3 days)6 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 505-892-1200 (WM)2 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | wm.com6 |
| City page | rrnm.gov1 |
| Krrb phone | 505-891-5015 (Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful)2 |
| Landfill scalehouse | 505-433-6052 (Rio Rancho WM Landfill scalehouse)1 |
Nearby cities
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Everett, WARubatino Refuse Removal (UTC certificate G-58) or WM North Sound (Waste Management of Washington, UTC certificate G-237), depending on area
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All New Mexico cities: New Mexico trash pickup schedules.
Rio Rancho trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Rio Rancho?
Trash is collected weekly. Rio Rancho does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (wm.com) or the My WM app.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Rio Rancho?
appointment (WM, Thursdays, extra fee). schedule with WM by Wednesday 3:00 p.m. via WM support (live chat/request) Fees: additional fee (amount not published on the page); alternative: one free landfill load (up to 1,000 lbs) per month at the WM Rio Rancho Landfill.
Does Rio Rancho recycle glass?
Glass: drop-off only (free glass drop-off at the WM Rio Rancho Landfill, 1132 Carpenter St NE).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Rio Rancho?
Use the city’s online form (My WM account at wm.com (report within 3 days)) or call 505-892-1200 (WM).
Sources
- 1 Waste Management Services (Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful)City · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 FAQs: Trash / RecyclingCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Landfill & Free Disposal InformationCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Green & Yard WasteCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Senior E-Waste Recycling DriveCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 WM: Home Waste Service in Rio Rancho, NM (incl. Service Guides tabs)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 WM: Landfill Benefits for Rio Rancho Residents (updated Feb. 2021)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 WM Holiday Schedule (national)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Keep Rio Rancho BeautifulCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Green Waste, Compost & MulchCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 KRRB Fall Community CleanupCity · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 TerraCycle (Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful)City · rrnm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Sandoval County Public Works: LandfillCounty · sandovalcountynm.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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