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Recycling in Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos is served by Los Alamos County Environmental Services. The Eco Station on East Jemez Road takes e-waste, tires, metal, cardboard and appliances, with 12 free loads a year for curbside customers, and the county runs a $37.75 bulky item pickup and a monthly household hazardous waste drop-off.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Los Alamos County: Transfer Station Services (opens in new tab) · Los Alamos County Environmental Services
    • Fees effective July 1, 2026; minimum tip fee $20.00 per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads of 100% metal cost $0.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents/businesses: loads of 100% mixed recycling/cardboard under half a ton are free; over half a ton $141.89/ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerant removal from refrigerators and freezers costs $50.00 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cost $250.00 per ton; oversized tires $35.00 each; tire on rim $5.00 extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint, electronics and tires are not accepted at the Overlook Convenience Center and should be taken to the Eco Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Los Alamos County: Residential Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Los Alamos County Environmental Services
    • E-waste such as computers, smartphones, televisions and radios is dropped off at the Eco Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each eligible residential curbside customer gets 12 free loads per calendar year at the Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The paid bulk item collection program is available to all Los Alamos County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted bulky items include washers, dryers, microwave ovens, mattresses and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee is $37.75 per household (non-refundable). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Piles are limited to eight cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collections run about every other Wednesday, alternating between Los Alamos and White Rock. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not collected: refrigerators and other Freon appliances, televisions, computer monitors and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW drop-off is for county residents who pay for curbside roll-cart service, once a month at the Eco Station, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted HHW includes paints, finishes and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.

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