Landfill
Southwest Landfill
6.7 mi E · Albuquerque, NM
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Cerro Colorado Landfill
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM · All sites in Bernalillo County
Cerro Colorado Landfill is a landfill in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operated by City of Albuquerque, EHD. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1990, with closure projected for 2076.
It takes household trash. It is one of 13 disposal sites we list in Bernalillo County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1990 |
| Projected closure | 2076 |
| Waste in place | 16,362,528 tons (2022) |
| Size | 215.5 acres |
| Owner | City of Albuquerque, EHD |
| Operator | City of Albuquerque, EHD |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
35.01050, -106.87700
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Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
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- C&D recycler
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Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
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Takes C&D debris
More in Bernalillo County
- Albuquerque Hazardous Household Waste Recycling CenterHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility · Albuquerque
- Bedford RecyclingDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Albuquerque
- Eagle Rock Convenience CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · North Valley
- East Mountain Transfer StationTransfer Station · Albuquerque
- Soilutions INCYard Waste & Compost Site · Albuquerque
Cerro Colorado Landfill: questions
What does Cerro Colorado Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Cerro Colorado Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2076 for a landfill that opened in 1990 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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