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Small recycling center on Main Street in Los Lunas that locals use to drop off household recyclables and common bulky items. Neighbors, landscapers and folks cleaning out garages tend to swing by when clearing stuff out of the house.
A simple site with an entrance booth and a weigh scale where vehicles pause before going to the drop-off area. Pull up slowly - larger bins for paper, cardboard, glass and metal are usually grouped together a short drive past the booth. Vehicles often circle back to the scale on the way out for final processing, so plan for a short wait during busy times. Weekends and spring cleanup season can be noticeably busier than weekday mornings.
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Before You Go
- Load materials by type before getting there: keep cardboard flattened, loose paper separate from glass, and tie up small branches or yard waste so unloading is quicker.
- Bring a vehicle that can back up or be positioned close to the bins; tight turns and gravel surfaces are common at these kinds of sites.
- Avoid peak times if possible - early weekdays are usually less crowded than weekend afternoons, when lines and parking can be limited.
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