Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
La Cienega Waste Convenience Station
La Cienega Waste Convenience Station is a transfer station in Santa Fe County, NM, listed under La Cienega. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Santa Fe County has 13 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 25 County Road 54B, La Cienega, NM 87507 Directions |
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| County | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Website | santafecountynm.gov |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| 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 | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, 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
- Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metalAppliances
- El Prado Collection Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metalAppliances
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 La Cienega Waste Convenience Station?
25 County Road 54B, La Cienega, NM 87507. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at La Cienega Waste Convenience Station?
La Cienega Waste Convenience Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, 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 La Cienega Waste Convenience 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 La Cienega Waste Convenience 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 La Cienega Waste Convenience Station?
Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station in Santa Fe (7.3 mi), San Marcos Waste Transfer Station in Eldorado at Santa Fe (11 mi) and El Prado Collection Center in Santa Fe (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near La Cienega?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station, about 7.3 miles away.
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