Dear Neighborhood Associations, Home Owner Associations and all citizens,
Take advantage of this free opportunity to dispose of up to 55 gallons of household hazardous waste on Saturday August 27th from 10am-3pm. This free event is being held at Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87113, for the convenience of our citizens. This opportunity is being provided by The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department; DMD, Engineering Division; Parks and Recreation; and Bernalillo County for all City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents. Examples of household hazardous waste include those household wastes which can burn easily (flammable), corrode or irritate skin (corrosive), or poison humans and animals (toxic).
Acceptable Items:
· Paints
· Fertilizers
· Cleaners
· Pesticides
· Pool chemicals
· Used motor oil (automotive fluids)
· Automobile batteries
· Mercury containing items, including fluorescent light tubes and bulbs
Prohibited Items:
· Business generated waste
· Explosives
· Ammunition
· Compressed gases (not including aerosol cans)
· Radioactive waste
· Biomedical waste
· Prescription medicine
· Non-hazardous waste
· Electronics
· Appliances
WHO: The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department; DMD, Engineering Division; Parks and Recreation; and Bernalillo County
WHAT: Are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents.
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 10am – 3pm
WHERE: Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Contact: Donna Domenici, ddomenici@cabq.gov, 505-761-8100
Andre Pino
City of Albuquerque
Solid Waste Management Dept.
(505)761-8335
alpino@cabq.gov