Bernalillo County Solid Waste

Bernalillo County Solid Waste on Broadway is the county dump for Albuquerque residents and small haulers. It’s the kind of large, working site locals use for household trash, yard clippings, and drop-off recycling on occasion. If bringing a pickup or trailer, plan on a site that looks more industrial than tidy.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale, so traffic stops twice - once to check in and again to weigh out. Big roll-off bins and piles of material are visible from the road, with trucks moving around and dusty drive lanes in dry weather. Pull up to the booth, get directed where to go, and then follow the flow to the appropriate unloading area; it can feel busy during weekends and spring cleanup. Expect a working yard atmosphere rather than a retail-style setup, with staff directing traffic and heavy equipment nearby.