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A city-run solid waste drop-off in Gallup where locals haul household trash, yard debris, and recyclables. Many people from town and nearby areas come here for routine pickups or to clean out their yards, so expect a steady flow on busy days.
The driveway leads to an entrance booth and a gated area-pull up to the booth first to let staff know we're coming in. Trucks and trailers move slowly through the site; there’s a scale near the entrance where vehicles typically stop before and after unloading. Recycling bins sit off to one side and larger piles for general trash and yard debris take up the bulk of the yard. The site is dusty in dry weather and can be a bit muddy after rain, so drive carefully and watch for loose material on the pavement.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie down light items-wind picks up in this area and loose debris can blow off trailers.
- Sort recyclables and trash before getting out of the vehicle so unloading goes faster and doesn’t hold up traffic.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and spring cleanup if possible; lines can form and moving around the yard gets slower.
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