Albuquerque Residential Trash Pick Up
The city of Albuquerque has rules in place for residential trash pick up. They request everyone to please follow them and help keep Albuquerque beautiful.
Here is some important Information about your residential roll out cart which the City of Albuquerque provides. Each cart is numbered and assigned to your home address.
The first lost of stolen cart will be replaced at no charge. Each additional trash cart after that has a $48.67 fee per replacement. We like others spray painted a marking on our trash cart in hopes of deterring theft. (This is not a city suggestion or requirement)
Do not throw the following in your trash cart:
- Hazardous Waste
- Electronics
- Construction Material
- Ashes (duh)
- Concrete
- Rock, Gravel, Dirt or Sand
Do These Things:
- Have your trash at curb by 7 am
- Place your trash cart with wheels against the curb
- Cart must have 5 ft clearance on both sides
- Lid must be closed
- Cart should not exceed 100 pounds
For Extra Assistance:
- Large items for residential customers can be picked up at no fee call 311
- Extra carts can be ordered call 505-763.8100
- Assistance with cart for the disabled or elderly available call 311
Violation Penalties:
- 1st Violation will be documented
- 2nd violation a warning will be issued and 6 months probation warning
- 3rd violation within 6 months $15 fee to return service.
Let's help keep Albuquerque looking beautiful by following the rules and suggestions for Albuquerque Residential Trash Pick Up.
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Good information to share with home owners, especially the new ones, in Albuquerque. You're doing your part to help keep Albuquerque beautiful.
Hi John! Albuquerque has set some good guidelines for trash pick-up! I always try to be mindful of the weight of the trash can...those guys work really hard, and if the can is too heavy, they can get hurt!
I think other areas probably have similar rules for their trash pickups. I just never saw these in writing before but it would make sense that they apply in other places. It's always nice to know the rules.
John,
Great information for Albuquerque homeowners! I haven't heard of a theft problem around our area - thank goodness!:)
Great information for the locals. Our rules are a little different here but is worth checking John.
John, not quite that regimented, but our system seems to work well! Enjoy your day!
John: This is good information for Albuquerque residents, especially those new to the area and unsure of the trash pickup days/rules.
That is really smart to mark yours. I'm sure this info and advice will come in very handy for the community of Albuquerque.
Hi John, a good anti-theft deterrent you have for your trash can.
I hope everyone obeys the law and keep the city clean and beautiful.
Have a great day in all you do.
Good Morning John ~ New Home owners need this information... and keeping Albuquerque clean and pretty is the way to go!
Hi John, very important info for new homeowners or for those who are doing construction and remodeling. Here in Westchester only construction debris can go into a dumpster-a lot has to be recycled so that toxic materials do not poison our reservoirs.
An often overlooked topic, but very important nonetheless. Great job in doing your part in keeping the "Q" informed, clean, and beautiful, my friend.
Good Morning John, It is important to have a set of rule sthat protect its residents, it is nice of you to publish as so many residents often do not know these easy rules. Have a great Tuesday
John,
Most cities have rules like this but people don't know them. Good localism post and a reminder for all!
Let's all be good to Mother Nature and protect our environment!
I see that you and I both posted extremely practical articles this morning Oh Western Silver Fox.
John, Great reminder on how to keep beautiful Albuquerque clean, and a good handy list to follow for new and seasoned residents!
John, great information and homeowners always have questions about the "rules". I have had a few clients call lately with questions on branches and how they can be picked up, especially the large ones!
Very informative piece John! Thanks for sharing
Hi John -- this is very practical information for Albuquerque residents -- I could see this as a part of a new homeowners' welcoming package. Good stuff!
It was nice of you to type up the rules and suggestions to help residents have a better experience with their trash service.
P.S. If your can goes missing, check out the local McDonald's. It looks like thier golden arches on your can!! :)))
Hi John, we don't have that type of pick-up here. Each subdivision or home owner contracts with a pick-up company. This is great info for your area.
BTW - thanks for the reblog ;)
John - you are a great source of local information and the go-to realtor for Albuquerque! Regards Dave
John, Great list of rules for trash pickup in the "Q". Many folks are often confused about what to throw in the can.
This is great information for those already in the area, and especially for those new to the area. Have a great day, John.
Always good information so everyone knows how to do their part in keeping Albuquerque litter free and beautiful!
Good morning, John --- great information for folks in Albuquerque, NM, on the Residential Trash Pick Up schedule and details. Wishing you a great day in real estate and more!
If the residents of Alburqueque weren't sure of the rules, they should know now.
John, Good reminders for your community. We do not have public trash pick up. It is all done by private contractors.
Hi John~
Good localism post and a reminder for all! I love the idea of using the Cradle to Cradle approach- being good to Mother Nature and protecting our environment!
John, this is hysterical all the comments on trash pick up! I think you need to re-blog this and you will get great SEO from it for Albuqurque!
Hi John,
It looks like you have have hit a home run on Trash Pick-up in the Q! Great Localism Post my friend!
John - Each area has their own way of dealing with trash pick-up and knowing what to do locally is key to success garbage removal! Excellent local information to have in Albuquerque!
Howdy and afternoon John
John my friend, this here sure is a mighty helpful blog post to help folks that are thinking about or will be moving to Albuquerque, to know about the Trash Pick Up there.
Folks in the Town which we live in, have to take their own Trash to what they call a Transfer Station.
Have a good one
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