Landfill
The Sandoval County Landfill is located at 2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, from 8am to 4pm.
Loads larger than a standard pickup truck must be in the gate before 3:30 PM.
The Landfill is closed on Sundays and most holidays. Inclement weather may also cause a closure.
Payment: Cash or business checks only. Commercial companies can establish an account by completing this Credit Application and returning it to the Landfill.
For more information, call 505-867-0814.
Contact Info
Charles Martinez, Jr.
Assistant Public Works Director
Phone: (505) 867-0816
Email: chmartinez@sandovalcountynm.gov
2026 Closures & Events
Landfill
Rates or Tipping Fees for Accepted Materials
Note: All loads must be tarped, or an additional No Tarp Fee will be added ($5 Residential, $20 Commercial).
Household Hazardous Waste — Temporarily Suspended effective March 23, 2026.
Only residential grade items to include: aerosol spray cans, pesticides, anti-freeze, fuels, paints, car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pool chemicals, cleaners, solvents, computers, oil/oil filters.
| Per Bag | $1 each; maximum 4 bags |
|---|---|
| Bed Level | $6.00 |
| Above Truck Bed Level | $14.00 |
| Truck Trailer/Ton | $35.00 |
| Tires | $3.50/tire; maximum of 4 passenger tires |
| Appliances | $8.00 |
| Green Waste/Pickup | $6.00 |
| Recycling Items | FREE |
| Mattresses | $12.50 per mattress |
| TVs | $33.00 |
| Loose or Compacted Trash/Ton | $35.00 |
| Concrete/Ton | $35.00 |
| Stumps/Ton | $38.00 |
| Clean Fill/Ton | $0 |
| Green Waste/Ton | $25.00 |
Construction & Demolition waste (no asbestos, must provide copy of document of inspection if building was built prior to 1980).
Materials Not Accepted at the Landfill
Household Hazardous Waste
- Bio Medical Waste - No Sharps – Ammunition – Flares
- Fire Works – Propane Tanks – Burn Barrels or Ashes
Commercial Hazardous Waste
Typically includes the following commercial-grade items:
- Mercury Containing Items – Solvents
- Bio Medical Waste (Sharps) – Ammunition – Fire Arms – Flares
- Fire Works – Propane Tanks – Burning Trash – Burn Barrels or Ashes
- Barbecue Charcoal – Televisions
Industrial Hazardous Waste or Industrial Solid Waste
Typically includes the following industrial-grade items:
- Aerosol spray cans – Electronic Devices – Pesticides- Antifreeze- Fuels
- Paints- Car Batteries- Fluorescent light Bulbs - Pool Chemicals – Cleaners
- Mercury Containing Items – Solvents – Computers - Oil and Oil Filters
- Bio Medical Waste (Sharps) – Ammunition – Fire Arms – Flares
- Fire Works – Propane Tanks – Burning Trash – Burn Barrels or Ashes
- Barbecue Charcoal – Dead Animals – Televisions
Other Materials Not Accepted
- Metal Frame Demolition With Concrete
- Concrete larger than 3 feet
- Vehicle bodies and trailers to include the following: Passenger vehicles, boats, trailers, camping trailers, mobile homes, motorcycles, engine blocks, riding lawnmowers, and motorized wheelchairs
Convenience Centers
Sandoval County Convenience Centers accept residential trash at the locations listed below.
Note: Pickup truck and car loads only. All loads must be tarped, or an additional No Tarp Fee will be added ($5 Residential).
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Inclement weather may cause a closure.
For questions or more information, call 505-867-0814.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Cañon | 118 Hwy 4, Cañon, NM Get directions |
| Cuba | 51 Southern All Around Road, Cuba, NM Get directions |
| Peña Blanca | 22 Camino de Comunidad, Peña Blanca, NM Get directions |