Green Waste
Where Can I Take Green Waste?
City of Albuquerque residents can take their green waste to the City’s three Convenience Center locations.
Green Waste Curb-side Collection
December 2 - December 13, 2024
The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department provides residential Green Waste collection at no additional charge two times each year. During collection events, residents should place their Green Waste at the curb by 7:00AM on the day of their regular trash collection.
The green waste is processed into a rough chip mulch and used to help prevent erosion at the Cerro Colorado Landfill.
Please call 311 or 505-768-2000 with questions or to report a missed Green Waste pick-up.
Green Waste Collection Event Tips
During collection events, please follow these guidelines:
- Green Waste must be 5 feet away from trash/recycling containers.
- Green Waste including leaves, grass, and brush must be placed in trash bags.
- Trash bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs.
- Cut branches to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
- Dirt, debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps will not be picked up.
- Do not place green waste in your recycling cart.