The Sanitation Division collects and disposes of solid waste for our customers here in Truth or Consequences. We have a fleet of trucks that regularly empty the poly carts and dumpsters located throughout the city.

Holiday Hours and closures
Monday January 17,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closed. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Monday February 21,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closed. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Friday April 15,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closing at 11:00am. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Friday May 6,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closing at 11:00am. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Monday May 30,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closed. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Monday June 20,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closed. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.
Monday July 4,2022, the Recycle and Waste Collection Center will be closed. All residential and commercial trash routes will run normal.

Recycling and Waste Collection Center 601 Nadyne Court, Truth or Consequences Open Monday-Saturday 8 am - 3 pm		Recycling and Waste Collection Center   601 Nadyne Court, Truth or Consequences Open Monday-Saturdays 8 am - 3 pm
Waste Collection Center Accepts:  City and County Residents  Private Haulers  Commercial Waste Haulers  Small pick-ups of C & D (Construction & Demolition) Municipal Household Waste  Yard Waste  Tires  Tree Branches (Fees Apply)- Cash or Checks only!		Recycling Center Accepts:  Corrugated Cardboard Shredded Office Paper Tin Cans, Aluminum Cans  Electric Motors, Batteries Electric Power Supply Scrap Metals, Water Heaters Metal Appliances, Ovens Washer, Dryers, AC Units Empty Refrigerators Empty Freezers (No Fee to Recycle)
1) Operator reserves the right to refuse any load that is not in compliance with NMSWB Regulations 20.9.2.-20.9 NMAC  2) No waste or trash shall be placed or dumped on roadway, arroyos, open fields, or at facility gates. Violators will be subject to: Illegal Dumping Fines under State and Federal Regulation City Fines under Illegal Dumping Disposal and Clean up Fees Etc. 3) Residents may use the recycling drop off yard at no charge. It is the residents' responsibility to dispose of excess waste at the Collection Center drop off floor. 4) All residents, contractors or visitors must stop at the scale house before entering this facility
THE FOLLOWING RULES AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR ALL VISITORS TO THE FACILITY:
* Please allow additional time for dumping waste before 3:00pm * Children and pets must remain in vehicles * Smoking is prohibited in the Waste Collection Center  * Credit / Debit Card payments not accepted * Random Load Inspections  * All Charges Are Subject to Gross Receipts Tax * Unsecured or Untarped Loads will be Charged Additional Fees		Prohibited Waste:  * Burn Barrels or Ash Waste  * Medical or Infectious Waste  * Sludge Waste or Livestock Manure  * Dead Animals or Mortality Waste  * Asbestos Pipes or Residues  * Hazardous Waste or Special Waste  As per NMED Regulations

EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2022
RECYCLE TRAILERS WILL NO LONGER BE PLACED AT LOCATIONS ABOVE. RECYCLABLES MUST BE BROUGHT INTO THE RECYCLING FACILITY.
NO LONGER ACCEPTING: “PLASTICS, MIXED PAPER, OR GLASS” FOR RECYLING.

 Please separate items and NO trash.

Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm 
The trailer is at the Senior Citizen Meal Site by the City Library on 4th Street.

Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm
The trailer is at the parking lot directly below CHF Thrift store.

The Recycling Trailer may also be used for special events. Contact us for further information if interested in one for an event you may be coming up. 
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For our dumpster and poly cart rates, see the Utilities page.

• NM Environment Web Site 
• US Environmental Protection Agency