Solid Waste Facility

Grant County Solid Waste Department

1400 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 574-0024

County solid waste site in Silver City used by local residents and small haulers. Large enough to handle household trash, yard debris and recyclables, it sits just off US-180 and looks like a typical rural disposal yard. People from town and outlying areas swing by when cleaning up the property or loading the truck.

There’s an entrance booth and a pull-up lane where vehicles pause to check in before driving onto the site. A scale is visible near the entry/exit, so expect to stop there again after unloading if the county charges by weight. Recycling bins and smaller drop-off containers tend to be grouped to one side, with larger roll-off areas and open tipping spots beyond them. The site is open to the desert landscape-dust and wind can be noticeable, and lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup.

Facility Information

Type Solid Waste Facility
City Silver City
State New Mexico

Before You Go

  • Arrive early on weekends to avoid long lines; afternoon backups are common during busy seasons.
  • Load should be easy to unload: tarp and tie things down for the drive, and separate bulky items from loose yard waste to speed unloading.
  • Bring gloves and closed-toe shoes and expect dust-pack water and shade if staying in the truck while others unload.