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A county-run drop-off spot for Los Alamos residents to get rid of household and yard refuse. Small-town scale - most users are neighbors hauling loads from pickups or trailers. Located out on E Jemez Road, it mainly serves local households rather than large commercial haulers.
Drive up to an entrance booth and a couple of lanes where vehicles line up to be checked in. The site is open-air with piles, bins, and compactors visible from the drive; expect gravel surfaces and desert scrub around the perimeter. Pull forward as directed and be prepared to back into a bay or tip area if hauling loose material. Weekends and spring cleanup periods often mean a longer queue, so plan for wait time.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps and straps so loads stay contained while driving and unloading.
- Sort materials in the truck or trailer beforehand to speed up unloading at the drop spots.
- Use a smaller vehicle if possible - tight turn radiuses and backing make big rigs slower to maneuver.
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