Drop-off center
Canon Collection Center
4.8 mi W · Rio Rancho, NM
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Sandoval County Landfill
Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, NM · All sites in Sandoval County
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Sandoval County Landfill is a landfill in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico, operated by Sandoval County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2055.
It takes household trash. It is one of 12 disposal sites we list in Sandoval County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice.
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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2055 |
| Waste in place | 6,538,282 tons (2022) |
| Size | 79.8 acres |
| Owner | Sandoval County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have fees, residency rules or a phone number yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
35.30640, -106.62840
- Landfill
Rio Rancho Landfill
4.8 mi W · Rio Rancho, NM
Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Cuba Collection Center
4.8 mi SW · Rio Rancho, NM
- Drop-off center
Eagle Rock Convenience Center
8.7 mi S · North Valley, NM
- HHW drop-off
Albuquerque Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Center
11 mi S · Albuquerque, NM
- Drop-off center
Villanueva Collection Center
11 mi E · Placitas, NM
- Drop-off center
Bedford Recycling
12 mi S · Albuquerque, NM
- C&D recycler
University of New Mexico Recycling Center
15 mi S · Albuquerque, NM
Takes C&D debris
More in Sandoval County
- Jemez Transfer StationTransfer Station · Jemez Pueblo
- Jemez Valley Reycling CenterTransfer Station · Canon
- Pecos Collection CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Jemez Springs
- Rociada Collection CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Cuba
- Sandoval County Canon SiteDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Canon
- Sapello Collection CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Jemez Pueblo
- Village of San Miguel Collection CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Pena Blanca
Sandoval County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Sandoval County Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead before hauling a load.
What does Sandoval County Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Sandoval County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2055 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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