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Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station
Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station is a transfer station 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. Santa Fe County has 13 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | Santa Fe, NM Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Website | santafecountynm.gov |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| 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 drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, recycling |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, liquids, hazardous waste, flammable and explosive materials, sewage and sludge, animal carcasses, tires, appliances, scrap metal |
| 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
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Tesuque Pueblo Transfer 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
- El Prado Collection Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresScrap metal
- 12-punch permit: $110 ($100 discounted)Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTiresScrap metalAppliances
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station?
Santa Fe, NM. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station?
Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: commercial waste, liquids, hazardous waste, flammable and explosive materials, sewage and sludge and animal carcasses.
Can non-residents use Santa Fe County Tesuque 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.
What other transfer stations are near Santa Fe County Tesuque Transfer Station?
Tesuque Pueblo Transfer Station in Santa Fe (3 mi), Nambe Convenience Center in Santa Fe (6.6 mi) and El Prado Collection Center in Santa Fe (8.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santa Fe?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is El Dorado Convenience Center, about 6.3 miles away.
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