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08/31/2018
Trash Amnesty Weekend at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Set for September 22-23
Trash Amnesty Weekend at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station Set for September 22-23
The Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency is allowing free trash disposal for Santa Fe city and county residents at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station (BuRRT) on Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, September 23,as part of the Agency’s Amnesty program.
The event is in conjunction with Keep Santa Fe Beautiful Toss No Mas Fall Cleanup on September 22.
BuRRT is located at 2600 Buckman Road. The operating hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Free trash disposal includes:
- Garbage, rubbish, unwanted materials
- Bulky items such as large appliances, furniture, mattresses, box springs
- Remodeling or building materials, carpet, tiles, concrete, bricks, metals
No self-dumping trailers will be allowed. No commercial waste/business will be accepted. Loads that arrive in commercial vehicles or trailers will be assumed to be commercial / business waste and will be subject to tipping fees.
Fees will be charged for household hazardous waste, green waste, electronic wastes, tires, and other recycling items.
Fees will be charged for trash brought to the Caja del Rio Landfill.
Residents can download the 2018 Amnesty Day calendar at www.SantaFeRecycling.org. For more information, call 424-1850.
The Agency operates BuRRT and the landfill, which provide a safe and environmentally responsible way for residents and businesses to dispose of their waste and recyclables.
Contact: Rosalie Cardenas, HR Officer/Admin. Assistant 424-1850, ext. 150