Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Southwest Disposal Alamogordo is the local disposal site for Alamogordo residents looking to drop off household and yard debris. Neighbors bringing truckloads, trailers, or small loads from around town use this place more than once a year. The site sits out on Lavelle Road and feels like the kind of spot where people are coming and going all day.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly; these kinds of facilities usually use a scale so vehicles may be weighed. There’s a clear traffic flow with a lane to pull up to the booth and another to head into the dumping area, so follow the vehicles in front if unsure. The ground is mostly gravel or packed dirt, with piles or pits for different kinds of material visible from the driveway. Weekends and spring cleanup times are noticeably busier, so lines can form.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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