County Collection Centers

SCSWA operates the eight within Doña Ana County. Collection centers give residents who live outside of the Las Cruces city limits the opportunity to safely and properly dispose of their trash and household hazardous waste. The centers also provide residents with an opportunity to recycle traditional recyclables and electronics. Ideally, collection centers serve as a one-stop-shop to meet residents' recycling and waste disposal needs. View a list of the county collection centers.

Our Services

  • Residential/Household Recycling Drop-off
  • Residential/Household Trash Drop-off (fees/punch card stamps are applicable)
  • Green/Yard Waste (fees/punch card stamp may be applicable)
  • E-waste Drop-off (fees/punch card stamps may be applicable)
  • Scrap Metal Recycling

Visit Our Locations

SCSWA operates the eight Community Collection Centers within Doña Ana County. Collection centers give residents who live outside of the Las Cruces city limits the opportunity to safely and properly dispose of their trash and household hazardous waste. The centers also provide residents with an opportunity to recycle traditional recyclables and electronics. Ideally, collection centers serve as a convenient one-stop shop to meet residents' recycling and waste disposal.

Our Flat Rate Coupon Fee Schedule

Our services include:

  • Residential/Household Recycling Drop-off
  • Residential/Household Trash Drop-off (fees/punch card stamps are applicable)
  • Green/Yard Waste (fees/punch card stamp may be applicable)
  • E-waste Drop-off (fees/punch card stamps may be applicable)
  • Scrap Metal Recycling

Pricing

Minimum

Minimum is $4, equivalent to 1 punch.

  • Loads up to 200 lb.s
    • Approximately 1/2 cubic yard
  • Includes small loads in a full-size pick-up.
  • Approximately 1 week of trash/family of 4
  • OR two 55 gallon barrel
  • Yard waste: small pick-up truck or trailer

Full Load

Full Load is $8, equivalent to 2 punches.

  • Loads over 200 lbs. up to 400 lbs.
  • Approximately over 1/2 cubic yards to 1 cubic yard.
  • Approximately 1 week of trash/family of 4.
  • PLUS yard waste and additional large items.
  • Yard Waste: pick-up truck with trailer, sideboards.

Truck with Side Boards or Trailers

Truck with Side Boards or Trailers is $12, equivalent to 3 punches.

  • Loads over 400 lbs. up to 600 lbs.
  • Approximately over 1 cubic yard to 2 cubic yards
  • Examples include:
    • Spring cleaning projects, furniture, auto parts, concrete, rock, or dirt.

Tires

The tires are $4 minimum, equivalent to 1 punch.

  • Up to 4 tires.

Untapped or unsecured loads may be subject to a surcharge of $8.

Billed via Mail

Mail your request with a check or money order to the Doña Ana County Utilities Department and receive your coupon in the mail. Mail requests to:

Mail your requests to:

Doña Ana County Utility Department
845 N Motel Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88007

Billed via Existing Wastewater Account

Coupons can be billed to existing wastewater customers of the Doña Ana County Utilities Department. Accounts MUST be current and are subject to late fees. For more information, call the Doña Ana County Utilities Department at 575-525-6194.

What is Collection Center Coupons/Punch Cards

Coupons and/or punch cards are used as payment at all county collection centers. The coupons are sold at $12, $24 or $48 increments. Coupons may be purchased with a check, money order, or for the exact cash amount.

No Change Will Be Available at Collection Centers. Coupons can also be requested by mail.

Where to Purchase Coupons

Doña Ana County sells disposal punch cards to residents at the Doña Ana County Government Center and other locations. Every time a resident brings trash to a collection center, the punch card will be punched until it is used up. The coupons are sold in denominations of $12, $24, and/or $48. Coupons may be purchased with check, money order or for the EXACT cash amount. No change will be available at the Centers.

Coupons are no longer being sold from any of the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department substations. View a full list of purchase locations to a obtain punch cards by viewing the Solid Waste Disposal Coupons Flyer 2021 (PDF).