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Recycling in Alamogordo, NM

The City of Alamogordo runs a self-haul Collection Center at 224 Lavelle Road for furniture, appliances, scrap metal, batteries, electronics and solidified paint, and Southwest Disposal picks up oversized trash by appointment. Otero County Solid Waste keeps cardboard and recycling drop-offs around town, including the Civic Center and the Wal-Mart Shopping Center.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Alamogordo: Collection Center Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Alamogordo
    • The Collection Center is a self-haul disposal location for residents, contractors and other approved users. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: household garbage, furniture and bulky items, appliances, yard waste, scrap metal, motor oil, antifreeze, cell phones and household batteries, electronics, tool and vehicle batteries, solidified paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Liquid paint is not accepted; lids must be removed and paint completely solidified (dirt or cat litter can be used). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees follow the current Collection Center fee schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Commercial waste may be accepted when it meets facility requirements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Otero County: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Otero County
    • Otero County recycles aluminum cans, auto and motorcycle batteries, brush, cardboard, mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastic, scrap metal, tin cans, tires and used motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Otero County: Recyclable Items (opens in new tab) · Otero County
    • The white goods/scrap steel stream takes washers, dryers, tin and scrap steel; not microwaves, propane or gas tanks, fire extinguishers or items with wood or plastic attached. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard containers take corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags; not cereal boxes, beverage cartons, waxed or contaminated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vehicle batteries (car, golf cart, heavy equipment, motorcycle, truck) are recycled; AA/AAA/B/C, cordless tool and rechargeable batteries are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Otero County: Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · Otero County
    • The La Luz Convenience Site (33 Gravel Pit Road) accepts auto and motorcycle batteries and scrap metal among other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The La Velle Convenience Site, 224 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, is open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and takes cardboard, paper, plastics, cans and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Otero County recycling containers at the Civic Center, 800 East First Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 (southeast corner of the lot) take cardboard, mixed paper, #1/#2 plastic and aluminum cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Otero County recycling containers at the Wal-Mart Shopping Center, 230 South New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310 (north end of the lot) take cardboard, paper, plastics and cans. Checked October 26, 2026.

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