Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Cerro Colorado LF
Cerro Colorado LF is a landfill in Bernalillo County, NM, listed under Albuquerque. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 25 other drop-off sites in Bernalillo County. It handled about 649,558 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 18000 Cerro Colorado SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Bernalillo County, NM |
| Phone | (505) 761-8100 |
| Website | cabq.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm Operates daily per the City. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Not accepted | construction debris, hazardous waste, liquids, batteries |
| Operator | City of Albuquerque, EHD (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1990 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cabq.gov, cabq.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Bernalillo County
- City of Albuquerque convenience centers charge $5.00 per load plus tax for city residents ($12.00 for non-residents); an unsecured (untarped) load costs extra. Proof of residency is a utility bill, driver's license or valid ID card. Source
- The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is free for residents of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County; businesses, non-profits and public agencies are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other landfills nearby
- Southwest Landfill LLC LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Tajique Collection Station LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Rio Rancho Landfill Landfill
- Valencia County Regional Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Fri-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm City resident, per load: $5.00 plus taxHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am to 2 pm …
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cerro Colorado LF?
18000 Cerro Colorado SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Cerro Colorado LF?
Cerro Colorado LF is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: construction debris, hazardous waste, liquids and batteries.
Is Cerro Colorado LF open to the public?
Run by the county, city or a waste district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Cerro Colorado LF open?
Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm. Operates daily per the City..
What other landfills are near Cerro Colorado LF?
Southwest Landfill LLC in Albuquerque (6.7 mi), Tajique Collection Station in Belen (12 mi) and Rio Rancho Landfill (Waste Management) in Rio Rancho (21 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Albuquerque?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Montessa Park Convenience Center, about 16 miles away.
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