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Dumps & landfills in New Mexico

New Mexico has 163 drop-off sites in our directory, in 30 counties. That includes 35 active landfills, 62 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 19 hazardous waste drop-offs. 113 are public facilities; most of the rest are private and charge a gate fee. Hours and fees are verified for 5 sites so far.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many landfills are in New Mexico?

    We list 35 active municipal landfills in New Mexico, based on EPA data and our own checks. Regional landfills often serve several counties at once.

    What is the largest landfill in New Mexico?

    By tons accepted (EPA LMOP): Cerro Colorado LF (649,558 tons in 2022), Camino Real Landfill (582,406 tons in 2022) and Corralitos Regional Landfill (215,951 tons in 2022).

    Where can I dump household hazardous waste in New Mexico?

    New Mexico has 19 permanent drop-offs for household hazardous waste in our list. See the hazardous waste page for New Mexico.

    Does every county in New Mexico have a dump?

    No. In 2 counties we found no place for household trash; residents there use a site in a neighboring county or curbside service.