Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Montessa Park Convenience Center

Montessa Park Convenience Center is a transfer station in Bernalillo County, NM, listed under Albuquerque. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 26 drop-off sites we list in Bernalillo County.

Address	3512 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105 Directions
County	Bernalillo County, NM
Phone	(505) 768-3930
Website	cabq.gov
Hours	Fri-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Vehicles arriving after 4:30 p.m. are not admitted. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (hours effective Sept 28 per rule-changes page).
Fees	City resident, per load $5.00 plus tax City resident, load not tarped and secured (additional) $5.54 plus tax Non-city resident, per load $12.00 plus tax Non-city resident, load not tarped and secured (additional) $12.00 plus tax The City's 2026 rule-changes page lists unsecured-load dumping at $10.54 (city) and $24.00 (outside city) per load in total; the drop-off page lists the amounts as additional charges. Confirm with 311.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Operated by a local government agency
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	hazardous waste, construction debris, roofing materials, recyclables
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, check, card
Operator	Albuquerque

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

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other transfer stations nearby

Advanced Chemical Transport Transfer station

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Don Reservoir Convenience Center Transfer station Verified

117 114th St SW, Albuquerque · 9.4 mi · (505) 768-3920

Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm City resident, per load: $5.00 plus tax

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Eagle Rock Convenience Center Transfer station Verified

6301 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque · 12 mi · (505) 768-3925

Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm City resident, per load: $5.00 plus tax

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTiresAppliancesMattresses
East Mountain Transfer Station Transfer station

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Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Los Lunas Transfer Station Transfer station

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

2720 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque · 6.6 mi · (505) 884-2277

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am to 2 pm …
Advanced Chemical Transport Transfer station

6137 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque · 7.4 mi · (505) 349-5220

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in Bernalillo County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Montessa Park Convenience Center?

3512 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at Montessa Park Convenience Center?

Montessa Park Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, construction debris, roofing materials and recyclables.

Can non-residents use Montessa Park Convenience Center?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Montessa Park Convenience Center?

City resident, per load: $5.00 plus tax; City resident, load not tarped and secured (additional): $5.54 plus tax; Non-city resident, per load: $12.00 plus tax; Non-city resident, load not tarped and secured (additional): $12.00 plus tax. The City's 2026 rule-changes page lists unsecured-load dumping at $10.54 (city) and $24.00 (outside city) per load in total; the drop-off page lists the amounts as additional charges. Confirm with 311.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Montessa Park Convenience Center open?

Fri-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm. Vehicles arriving after 4:30 p.m. are not admitted. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (hours effective Sept 28 per rule-changes page)..

What other transfer stations are near Montessa Park Convenience Center?

Advanced Chemical Transport in Albuquerque (7.4 mi), Don Reservoir Convenience Center in Albuquerque (9.4 mi) and Eagle Rock Convenience Center in Albuquerque (12 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Albuquerque?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen), about 6.6 miles away.

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