The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department will pick up residential Green Waste at no additional charge. This year’s spring Green Waste collection program begins on Monday, May 1 and will end on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Solid Waste customers should have their Green Waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of their regular trash collection day. All Green Waste must be placed 5 feet from automated trash and recycling containers as well as any large items scheduled for pick-up. Solid Waste customers must place their Green Waste (leaves, grass, and brush) in trash bags.
Each trash bag should not weigh more than 40 pounds. Customers that have branches must cut them to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
The following items will not be picked up: dirt, construction debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps.
The green waste is processed into a rough chip mulch and is used to help prevent erosion at the Cerro Colorado Landfill.
Please call 311 or 505-768-2000 with questions or to report a missed Green Waste pick-up.
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Spring 2023 Green Waste Collection – This week!
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on May 8, 2023
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/spring-2023-green-waste-collection-this-week/
Great Clean-Up! Next up: Yard Sales!
Dear Neighbors: Thank you all SO much for a great turnout to the neighborhood cleanup! We had 17 volunteers, and as you can see from the photos, collected LOTS of trash! It was so great to meet new neighbors and work together.
Now, it’s time to do some of our own Spring cleaning – we will be advertising yard sales for the entire neighborhood the weekend of May 5th. Another great opportunity to both get rid of some things and meet your neighbors. Please post on your social media as well. Thank you!




Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on April 22, 2023
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2023/04/22/great-clean-up-next-up-yard-sales/
Neighborhood Cleanup – We need YOU!
Hello Dear Neighbors!
The Albuquerque Neighborhood Cleanups will be happening on Saturday, April 22nd. We will be meeting at Riconada Point Park at 9:00 with everything you need – gloves, bags, snacks and drinks! All you have to do is fill up a bag and it will be hauled off for you! It would be great to have a big showing this year (have you seen all the trash lately?). We would LOVE to see you there! Thank you in advance for considering taking time out of your weekend to participate!!!
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on March 30, 2023
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2023/03/30/neighborhood-cleanup-we-need-you/
State Senator Town Hall Meeting, Jan. 14th
Dear Neighbors – Happy New Year! Below please see contact info and a Town Hall meeting with our newly appointed State Senator, Moe Maestas.

Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on January 6, 2023
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2023/01/06/state-senator-town-hall-meeting-jan-14th/
FALL 2022 GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department will pick up residential Green Waste at no additional charge. This year’s fall Green Waste collection program begins on Monday, November 28 and will end on Friday, December 9, 2022.
Solid Waste customers should have their Green Waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of their regular trash collection day. All Green Waste must be placed 5 feet from automated trash and recycling containers as well as any large items scheduled for pick-up. Solid Waste customers must place their Green Waste (leaves, grass, and brush) in trash bags.
Each trash bag should not weigh more than 40 pounds. Customers that have branches must cut them to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
The following items will not be picked up: dirt, construction debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps.
The green waste is processed into a rough chip mulch and is used to help prevent erosion at the Cerro Colorado Landfill.
Call 505-761-8167 with questions.
Green Waste Collection Event Tips
During collection events, please follow these guidelines:
- Green Waste must be 5 feet away from trash/recycling containers.
- Green Waste must be placed in trash bags.
- Trash bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs.
- Cut branches to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
- Dirt, debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps will not be picked up.
- Do not place green waste in your recycling cart.
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on November 16, 2022
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/fall-2022-green-waste-collection/
(Slightly) New Voting Location & Household Waste Drop-off
Hello Neighbors and Happy Fall!
Just a couple of helpful neighborhood announcements:
- WestBluff early/regular voting location – if you are used to going here to vote, the polling place is still in the shopping center and open Monday – Saturday, but has moved to the building with the Mattress Firm & GNC (5211 Ouray Rd NW, Suite B)
- There will be a household waste drop-off in November. More information from the City:
Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming First Saturday in November
Got old cans of paint, bottles of weed killer, motor oil, bug spray, cleaning supplies or poisons lying around and want to get rid of them? Pack them up and take them over to Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, November 5 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., as part of the Solid Waste Management Department’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
Items that will be accepted are:
• Paint
• Automotive oil
• Antifreeze
• Gasoline
• Cleaning supplies
• Finishes and stains
• Aerosols
• Pesticides/herbicides
• Poisons
• Batteries
• Corrosives/Photographics
• Pool chemicals
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Mercury
To learn more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/HHW
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on October 25, 2022
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2022/10/25/slightly-new-voting-location-household-waste-drop-off/
Ouray Road Construction Proposal & Meeting
Dear Neighbors, information from the City:
The City of Albuquerque will be installing center medians with dedicated left turn bays along Ouray Road from Coors Boulevard to Ladera Drive. The goals of the project are to reduce crash rates and traffic speeds, deter unsafe passing maneuvers, and improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6 p.m., the City of Albuquerque will be hosting an online pre-construction public meeting via Zoom to discuss the details of the project, including the project’s design, proposed aesthetics, goals, benefits and timeline. As a local resident, we invite you to join us on Zoom to learn more and get answers to any questions you may have about the project. A notice will also be placed in the Albuquerque Journal, but we request that you pass this along to the residents of your neighborhoods as well. To join the meeting, please use the link and/or meeting information below.
Online Public Meeting Information:
· WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
o 6-7 p.m.
· WHERE: Via Zoom
o https://cabq.zoom.us/j/89221095165?pwd=c3d6RE9KOFMraXlOVk0xendaanpndz09
o Meeting ID: 892 2109 5165
o Passcode: 426837
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on October 12, 2022
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/ouray-road-construction-proposal-meeting/
INFORMAL CLEANUP
Dear Neighbors:
It was great to see you at our annual meeting last night! As you may have noticed on signs around town, this Saturday, September 24th, is the annual ABQ neighborhood cleanup day. We have not arranged a formal cleanup, but will be out picking up at least one small bag’s worth and encourage you to do the same if you are willing and able. AND, we have noticed that some of you have quietly been out there doing this all along and wanted to take this opportunity to publicly say THANK YOU!!!!!!
Posted by Newmexicotoitaly on September 21, 2022
https://laderawest.wordpress.com/2022/09/21/informal-cleanup/