LandfillVerified October 2026

Sandoval County Landfill

Sandoval County Landfill is a landfill in Rio Rancho, NM, in Sandoval County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 10 other drop-off sites in Sandoval County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 171,000 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Directions
County	Sandoval County, NM
Phone	(505) 867-0814
Website	sandovalcountynm.gov
Hours	Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Loads larger than a standard pickup must reach the gate before 3:30 p.m. Closed Sundays, most holidays and during some inclement weather.
Fees	Per bag (max 4 bags) $1 each Pickup load, bed level $6.00 Pickup load, above bed level $14.00 Loose or compacted trash (per ton) $35.00 Truck trailer (per ton) $35.00 Concrete (per ton) $35.00 Stumps (per ton) $38.00 Green waste (per ton) $25.00 Green waste, pickup load $6.00 Passenger tire (max 4) $3.50 each Appliance $8.00 Mattress $12.50 each TV $33.00 No-tarp fee, residential load $5 Clean fill and recycling items free Fees as posted on the Sandoval County landfill page; no effective date stated.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, electronics, propane tanks, fireworks, ammunition, sharps, biomedical waste, dead animals, vehicle bodies
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, check
Operator	Waste Management (publicly owned)
Opened	1972

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sandovalcountynm.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Sandoval County

All loads at the Sandoval County Landfill and convenience centers must be tarped; otherwise a $5 no-tarp fee applies to residential loads (and $20 to commercial loads at the landfill). Source
The county's household hazardous waste drop-off at the landfill was temporarily suspended as of March 23, 2026. Source

Before you go

Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other landfills nearby

Rio Rancho Landfill Landfill

1132 33rd Street, Rio Rancho · 3.3 mi
Rio Rancho Landfill (Waste Management) Landfill

118 Hwy 4, Rio Rancho · 4.8 mi · (505) 892-2055

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Southwest Landfill LLC Landfill

5816 Pajarito Road Sw, Albuquerque · 24 mi · (505) 242-2020

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Cerro Colorado LF Landfill Verified

18000 Cerro Colorado SW, Albuquerque · 25 mi · (505) 761-8100

Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm
Tajique Collection Station Landfill

8636a NM - 55, Belen · 30 mi · (505) 966-2730

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Rio Rancho Landfill (Waste Management) Landfill

118 Hwy 4, Rio Rancho · 4.8 mi · (505) 892-2055

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Albuquerque Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Center Recycling center

6137 EDITH BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, Albuquerque · 11 mi · (505) 349-5220

Hours: Mon 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sat 8 am to 3 pm

More in Sandoval County

All 11 drop-off sites in Sandoval County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandoval County Landfill?

2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Sandoval County Landfill?

Sandoval County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs and electronics.

Is Sandoval County Landfill open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

How much does it cost to dump at Sandoval County Landfill?

Per bag (max 4 bags): $1 each; Pickup load, bed level: $6.00; Pickup load, above bed level: $14.00; Loose or compacted trash (per ton): $35.00. Fees as posted on the Sandoval County landfill page; no effective date stated.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Sandoval County Landfill open?

Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Loads larger than a standard pickup must reach the gate before 3:30 p.m. Closed Sundays, most holidays and during some inclement weather..

What other landfills are near Sandoval County Landfill?

Rio Rancho Landfill in Rio Rancho (3.3 mi), Rio Rancho Landfill (Waste Management) in Rio Rancho (4.8 mi) and Southwest Landfill LLC in Albuquerque (24 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Rio Rancho?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Rio Rancho Landfill (Waste Management), about 4.8 miles away.

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