Recycling in Sunland Park, NM

Where this information comes from

Call before you go

• 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.
• 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.
• 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: 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 Sunland Park: Public Works (opens in new tab) · City of Sunland Park
  • Sunland Park hosts clean-up events multiple times a year, including a tire abatement program at the Sports Complex, 4700 McNutt Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The events are held at the Sports Complex, 4700 McNutt Road, Santa Teresa, NM 88008. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.