Bernalillo County Pauses Residential Trash Collection Due to Landfill Closure
Bernalillo County has temporarily paused residential curbside trash collection as severe weather conditions have led to the closure of the local landfill. Residents are asked to leave their trash carts at the curb for pickup once operations resume.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 29, 2026 — Bernalillo County announced a temporary suspension of residential curbside trash collection services. The pause is a direct result of severe weather conditions that have necessitated the closure of the local landfill. The duration of the suspension has not been specified.
County officials are advising residents to retain their trash carts at the curb. The instruction is for residents to leave carts in their usual pickup locations to facilitate collection once landfill operations are able to resume. No specific timeline for the resumption of services has been provided.
The decision impacts standard residential waste and recycling pickup routes. Information regarding potential disruptions to commercial waste services was not immediately available. Residents experiencing overflow or immediate needs for waste disposal may need to seek alternative solutions, though the county has not detailed such options.
Further updates on the status of landfill operations and the resumption of trash collection are expected to be communicated by Bernalillo County authorities. Residents are encouraged to monitor official county announcements for the latest information. The exact nature of the severe weather contributing to the landfill closure was not detailed.
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