Commercial Trash and Recycling

Commercial Trash and Recycling Services:

• Trash Dumpster Service: Designed for single businesses or other non-residential establishments, this service includes one pickup per week at a monthly rate of $145.75.

• Recycling Dumpster Services: The county offers mixed recycling, allowing all accepted recyclables to be collected together without the need for separation by material type. This service is convenient for commercial entities aiming to manage their recyclable waste efficiently 

  Guidelines and Responsibilities:

• Overloading: All material must be below or level with the top of the dumpster. If the dumpster is overloaded, it will not be serviced. An additional on-call service fee of $42.50 will be charged once corrections have been made.

• Space Requirements: The dumpster must be placed in an area on your property that is clear of overhead power lines, trees, and other obstructions.

• Notification: A 72-hour notice is required for both placement and unscheduled service of the dumpster

Please read and sign the appropriate form acknowledging fees and responsibilities. Email completed forms to solidwaste@lacnm.us

Dumpster Rental Request(PDF, 355KB)

Los Alamos County offers roll-off dumpster rental services for residents and businesses requiring the disposal of large volumes of waste. These dumpsters are particularly useful for construction, demolition, and extensive clean-up projects.

Rental Details:

• Cost: $321.25 per roll-off container, excluding New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT). Disposal of materials is charged at the current tipping rate. The rental includes a 30-day period; extending beyond this incurs an additional $10 per day.

• Sizes Available: Two sizes are offered:

  • 20 cubic yards – 8 feet wide x 24 feet long x 4 feet high.
  • 30 cubic yards – 8 feet wide x 24 feet long x 6 feet high.

Guidelines:

• Placement: Adequate space on private property, free from overhead obstructions, is required. If placement on the street is necessary, a Traffic Control permit must be obtained by contacting the Traffic Division at (505) 662-8396.

• Weight Limit: The maximum legal weight limit for any roll-off is ten (10) tons. For heavy materials like concrete or shingles, the container should only be filled to half capacity to ensure this limit isn't exceeded.

• Loading: Materials must be level with or below the top of the dumpster; overfilling is prohibited.

• Prohibited Items: Certain materials are not allowed in the dumpsters, including asbestos, ammunition, batteries, fireworks, hot ash, infectious waste, liquids, petroleum-contaminated soils, pressurized gases, radioactive materials, refrigerant-containing units, and tires.

• Service Fees: A $105.00 service fee applies if the container cannot be picked up due to being overweight, overflowing, blocked, or if there's a same-day cancellation of service.

• Notification: A 72-hour notice is required for placement and servicing of the roll-off.

For more detailed information or to request a rental, you can contact the Los Alamos County Solid Waste Division:

• Address: 3701 East Jemez Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

• Phone: (505) 662-8163

• Email: solidwaste@lacnm.us

Roll-Off Rental Request(PDF, 265KB)
General information and fee schedule for roll off container rentals.

Los Alamos County Environmental Services Fees

Effective July 1, 2024.

Dumpster Service Charges

Roll-Off Service Charges

Trash Compactor Service Charges

Commercial Curbside Roll-Cart Charges

Los Alamos County offers commercial recycling services to businesses and non-residential establishments. The Environmental Services Division provides trash collection and recycling services for Los Alamos and White Rock, as well as educational outreach programs to inform residents and commercial entities.

How to Prepare Recyclables:

• Rinse Containers: Ensure that no food or other contaminants are on the material by lightly rinsing it. If the container has difficult food to remove, like peanut butter, you will need to thoroughly clean it before placing it in the recycling. 

• Accepted Materials: For a comprehensive list of recyclable items, visit Recycle Coach. Simply enter the material to learn the proper disposal method.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 505-662-8163

• Email: solidwaste@lacnm.us

• Location: Los Alamos Eco Station, 3701 E. Jemez Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544