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Southwest Disposal Las Cruces is the local disposal site on W Amador Ave used by homeowners and small businesses around town. It’s the place people go when a truckload, trailer, or big pile needs to be dropped off rather than left at curbside.
Drive in to a gated entrance with an attendant booth and a scale nearby; sites like this typically charge by weight so expect to stop at the scale both coming and going. Pull up to the booth first to get directed, then follow the traffic flow to the drop-off area where trucks and trailers unload onto an open pad or into large containers. The yard is mostly gravel and pavement with piles and bins visible from the entrance, and during busier times vehicles line up outside the gate. Expect to maneuver a bit - backing a trailer or making a wide turn is common - so take it slow while other vehicles are moving around.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and cover loads with a tarp; unsecured debris can shift during travel and makes unloading messier.
- Bring something to help unload heavier items (straps, gloves, a partner) since the work area is open and often requires manual handling.
- Try to arrive before mid-morning on weekends if possible - lines tend to build up, especially during spring cleanup season.
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