Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
Shiprock Dump Station
Shiprock Dump Station is a transfer station in Waterflow, NM, in San Juan County. 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. It is one of 16 drop-off sites we list in San Juan County.
| Address | Waterflow, NM Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County, NM |
| Phone | (505) 320-0395 |
| Website | sjcounty.net |
| Hours | Daily: 8 am to 6 pm Not open regular hours on New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Phone reception is poor at some stations. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste |
| Operator | San Juan County Public Works |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sjcounty.net. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Juan County
- The county's 12 convenience stations require proof of residency, and the county says loads over 3 cubic yards belong at the Regional Landfill. Commercial haulers and contractors are directed to the landfill. Hazardous waste is never accepted. Source
- Single-stream recycling is accepted at all 12 convenience centers. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Thu-Sat: 8 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Sat, Sun: 8 am to 6 pm
- Sheep Springs Dump Station Transfer station
More in San Juan County
All 16 drop-off sites in San Juan County · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shiprock Dump Station?
Waterflow, NM. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Shiprock Dump Station?
Shiprock Dump Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: hazardous waste.
Is Shiprock Dump Station open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
When is Shiprock Dump Station open?
Daily: 8 am to 6 pm. Not open regular hours on New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Phone reception is poor at some stations..
What other transfer stations are near Shiprock Dump Station?
Waterflow Dump Station in Waterflow (13 mi), Upper Fruitland Dump Station in Kirtland (17 mi) and Kirtland Dump Station in Kirtland (19 mi).
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