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Caja Del Rio Landfill
Caja Del Rio Landfill is a landfill in Santa Fe County, NM, listed under Santa Fe. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. It is one of 13 drop-off sites we list in Santa Fe County. It handled about 171,772 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 149 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87506 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Phone | (505) 424-1850 |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris |
| Operator | Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1997 |
Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated May 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Santa Fe County
- 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
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
More in Santa Fe County
All 13 drop-off sites in Santa Fe County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Caja Del Rio Landfill?
149 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87506. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Caja Del Rio Landfill?
Caja Del Rio Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Caja Del Rio Landfill open to the public?
As far as we know: public site, typically meant for residents.
What other landfills are near Caja Del Rio Landfill?
Alcalde Transfer and Recycling Facility in Española (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santa Fe?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station, about 4.4 miles away.
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