Frequently Asked Questions
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Trash / Recycling
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Trash / Recycling
Trash service is mandatory in the City of Rio Rancho.You can go to Waste Management of New Mexico to setup your trash and recycling service.
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Trash / Recycling
Trash pickup is sometimes delayed due to a holiday.To see when your trash will be picked up or to request it to be picked up please go to Waste Management of New Mexico.
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Trash / Recycling
There are two landfills within the City.The Sandoval County Landfill is located at 2708 Iris Rd. NE. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sundays and most holidays
The Waste Management landfill is located at 1132 Carpenter St. NE. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday
To learn more visit their websites:
Sandoval County http://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/
Waste Management https://rrnm.gov/657/Landfills
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Trash / Recycling
Yes.Waste Management landfill accepts cardboard and glass for recycling at the gatehouse. They are located at 1132 Carpenter St. NE.
The Sandoval County landfill accepts recycling from county residents who reside outside of the city of Rio Rancho. Items accepted include: Cardboard, plastics, scrap metal, mixed paper, electronics (computers and TV’s also), appliances (Freon-containing appliances also), tires (4 per visit, passenger tires only), and is located at
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Trash / Recycling
You will need to contact Waste Management of New Mexico to request a recycling bin.It is encouraged to request the bin at the beginning of setup of your service, because you are paying for the recycling bin in your bill.Their number is (505) 892-1200.
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Trash / Recycling
To learn more about what can be recycled in your Waste Management curbside bins click here.
For information about Waste Management's At Your Door service, which provides Rio Rancho residents disposal options for TV's, electronics, and household hazardous waste, visit their website by clicking here.
For more information about community recycling initiatives and programs, visit Keep Rio Rancho Beautifiul's web page or contact them at 505-891-5015.