Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Jacona Transfer Station
You will find Jacona Transfer Station in Pojoaque, NM. It is a transfer station in Santa Fe County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 13 drop-off sites we list in Santa Fe County.
| Address | 1696 NM 502, Pojoaque, NM 87506 Directions |
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| County | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Website | santafecountynm.gov |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
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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 | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, recycling, 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 |
| Operator | Santa Fe County |
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
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Tesuque Pueblo Transfer Station Transfer station
- Santa Fe County Solid Waste Convenience Station Transfer station
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- La Canada De Los Angeles Convenience Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household 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 Jacona Transfer Station?
1696 NM 502, Pojoaque, NM 87506. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Jacona Transfer Station?
Jacona Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, 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 Jacona Transfer Station?
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 Jacona Transfer Station?
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 transfer stations are near Jacona Transfer Station?
Tesuque Pueblo Transfer Station in Santa Fe (5.8 mi), Santa Fe County Solid Waste Convenience Station in Chimayo (6.2 mi) and Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station in Santa Fe (8.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Pojoaque?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is El Dorado Convenience Center, about 14 miles away.
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