Starts: August 2, 2024 at 8:00am
Ends: August 2, 2024 at 5:00pm
Location: Stanley SWCC, Jacona SWCC, Eldorado SWCC
*Visit Convenience Center Locations webpage for updated operational times
Description: Santa Fe County is excited to announce that three Solid Waste Convenience Centers will waive “green” waste disposal fees for residents in possession of an active solid waste permit on August 2nd and 3rd per Resolution No. 2024-035. Providing free green waste disposal days at County Convenience Centers in the summer months will reduce the need for burning green waste. Open burning of green waste is Santa Fe County increases the risk of uncontrolled fire.
“Green waste” is defined as yard waste, lawn clippings, leaves, and tree trimmings. Green waste does not include weeds, cholla cacti, root balls, tree stumps, tree trunks greater than 18 inches in diameter, pet waste, rocks, dirt/soil (clean or contaminated), household waste, litter, plastic bags, metal, plastic, pallets, palm fronds, lumber or any type of treated wood (this includes plywood, sheetrock, and chipboard), and any constructed or demolition materials.
Before depositing wastes at Santa Fe County Convenience Centers/Transfer Stations review prohibited materials as defined in Ordinance No. 2014-010.