Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Santa Fe County, NM
We list 13 places in Santa Fe County, NM where you can drop off waste: 1 landfill, 11 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 4 hazardous waste drop-offs. The largest city in the county is Santa Fe. For 6 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (1)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (11)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (1)
County rules
- Convenience center users must be Santa Fe County residents and hold a county permit; permits (punch cards) are bought at the Treasurer's Office, Public Works or satellite offices, not at the sites. Source
- Loads must be covered or secured and garbage bagged. Illegal dumping can be fined up to $500 and/or 60 days in jail for a first offense. Source
Landfills in Santa Fe County
- Caja Del Rio Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Santa Fe County
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTiresScrap metalAppliances
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metalAppliances
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- El Prado Collection Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresScrap metal
- Santa Fe County Solid Waste Convenience Station Transfer station
- Siler Recycling Drop-off Center Recycling centerHours: sunrise to sunset
- Tesuque Pueblo Transfer Station Transfer station
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Santa Fe County
- Chichuachua Tire Recycling Facility Tire recycler
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Santa Fe County?
El Dorado Convenience Center (Santa Fe), Jacona Transfer Station (Pojoaque), La Cienega Waste Convenience Station (La Cienega) and Nambe Convenience Center (Santa Fe) and 7 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Santa Fe County?
We list 1 active landfill in Santa Fe County: Caja Del Rio Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Santa Fe County?
Household hazardous waste goes to El Dorado Convenience Center, Nambe Convenience Center and San Marcos Waste Transfer Station.
How much does the dump cost in Santa Fe County?
El Dorado Convenience Center: 12-punch permit $110 ($100 discounted); Jacona Transfer Station: 12-punch permit $110 ($100 discounted); La Cienega Waste Convenience Station: 12-punch permit $110 ($100 discounted). Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Santa Fe County?
El Dorado Convenience Center, Jacona Transfer Station and La Cienega Waste Convenience Station are for residents only. Proof needed: Santa Fe County residency (ID with county address, deed, lease or two recent utility bills) when buying a permit; residents inside city limits can buy only the 1-trip permit.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Santa Fe County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Santa Fe County below.
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