Dumps NearbyConvenience centerVerified October 2026
El Dorado Convenience Center
El Dorado Convenience Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Santa Fe, NM, in Santa Fe County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 12 other drop-off sites in Santa Fe County.
| Address | 28736 US - 285, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Directions |
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| County | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Phone | (505) 992-3025 |
| Website | santafecountynm.gov |
| Hours | We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead. |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: 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 |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, recycling, motor oil, ashes |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, liquids, hazardous waste, flammable and explosive materials, sewage and sludge, animal carcasses |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash (Treasurer's Office only), check, money order |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: santafecountynm.gov, santafecountynm.gov. 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
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- 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 convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Wed, Sat: 8 am to 3:30 pm No-tarp fee, residential load: $5
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 El Dorado Convenience Center?
28736 US - 285, Santa Fe, NM 87504. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at El Dorado Convenience Center?
El Dorado Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: commercial waste, liquids, hazardous waste, flammable and explosive materials, sewage and sludge and animal carcasses.
Can non-residents use El Dorado Convenience Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: 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.
How much does it cost to dump at El Dorado Convenience Center?
12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted); 6-punch permit: $55 ($50 discounted); 3-punch permit: $27.50; 1-trip permit: $18. County permit prices; each punch covers 5 cubic yards; discounts for ages 65+, veterans and low income. Permits are sold at county offices, not at the site.. Source checked October 2026.
What other convenience centers are near El Dorado Convenience Center?
Peña Blanca Convenience Center in Peña Blanca (24 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santa Fe?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Nambe Convenience Center, about < 1 miles away.
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