Recycling in Las Cruces, NM

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Checked October 26, 2026

• SCSWA: Las Cruces Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • The Recycling Center at 2855 W Amador is a free drop-off for residential use only, not for commercial use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free drop-off services for residents include household recyclables, glass, scrap metal and HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Recycling Center takes glass, electronics, scrap metal, white goods such as refrigerators and freezers, and household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may bring scrap metal and white goods; refrigerators need certified proof of freon removal or a removal fee is charged at drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Data-storing electronics such as desktops and smartphones are recycled free; laptops, monitors and TVs carry a fee, limit 3 units per household per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fee-charged electronics (laptops, monitors, TVs) are limited to 3 units per household per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCSWA accepts no more than 5 gallons of HHW per person per day; not for business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: Current Service Rates (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • SCSWA charges $9.59 each for televisions/monitors (up to 3); small e-scrap is $0.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCSWA charges $37.12 each for refrigerant removal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside recycling costs $9.28 per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • HHW goes to the Las Cruces (SCSWA) Recycling Center at 2855 W Amador or to the county collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted HHW includes automotive and rechargeable household batteries (no alkaline). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted HHW includes paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs and CRTs are taken with HHW, limit 3 per household per day, minimum charge applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • Commonly accepted electronics include cell phones, computers and laptops, copiers, DVD/VCR players, keyboards, printers, radios and TVs (up to 3 per customer per day); no business-generated items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCSWA electronics recycling does not accept business-generated items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents bringing CRTs or TVs to county collection centers have their trash coupon punched once for up to three per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: County Recycling & Waste Services (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • County residents and city residents without curbside recycling can bring clean, dry recyclables to the Recycling Center at 2855 W Amador. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The SCSWA Transfer Station at 2865 W Amador is open Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (last load 4:45 p.m.) and Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (last load 3:45 p.m.). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents can take solid waste directly to the SCSWA Transfer Station at 2865 W Amador Avenue; a minimum fee of $5 per load plus tax applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: What to Recycle (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • SCSWA recycling takes corrugated cardboard, including shipping boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: Amador Avenue Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • The Amador Avenue Transfer Station is at 2865 W Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: County Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • Collection centers serve residents who live outside the Las Cruces city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Services include household recycling and trash drop-off, yard waste and e-waste drop-off (fees or punches may apply), and scrap metal recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A truck with sideboards or trailer load (400–600 lbs), e.g. furniture, costs $15 (3 punches). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The minimum is $5 (1 punch) for loads up to 200 lbs; a full load is $10 (2 punches). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are $5 minimum (1 punch) for up to 4 tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Coupons/punch cards are the payment at all county collection centers, sold in $15, $30 or $60 increments. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Las Cruces: Grappler Services (opens in new tab) · City of Las Cruces
  • The Grappler is a monthly residential service of Las Cruces Utilities for bulky trash too big for the City trash cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Grapplers come once a month on the normal trash day at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Grappler can pick up extra trash, furniture, mattresses and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Grappler picks up up to two level half-ton pickup loads (4 cubic yards); larger loads cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Grappler items go at the curb at least five feet from other items and obstacles. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCSWA: Residential Curbside Recycling (opens in new tab) · South Central Solid Waste Authority
  • SCSWA provides residential curbside recycling within Las Cruces city limits using 96-gallon carts every two weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Corrugated cardboard is a most-preferred curbside recyclable. Checked October 26, 2026.

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