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County-run landfill on the northeast side of Rio Rancho that handles household and commercial trash. Locals, contractors, and haulers use it when curbside pickup won’t take something or for load-dump jobs.
The site is large and open - think long driveways, a commercial-scale weigh station, and piles of compacted refuse and cover dirt. There’s a scale booth where vehicles stop to be weighed, so expect to pause on the way in and again when leaving. Trucks and trailers share the same access lanes; maneuvering takes a bit of room, so pull into the lane that fits your vehicle and follow attendants’ directions. On busy days, lines form at the entrance and near the tipping areas, especially during seasonal cleanups.
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Before You Go
- Bring straps or tarps if hauling loose loads; wind can scatter debris in the desert breeze.
- Arrive with an idea of how the load will be offloaded - backing space and reach can be limited at the active tipping face.
- Allow extra time on weekends and spring cleanup periods since commercial trucks and residents can cause backups.
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