Service Alert
Due to maintenance and ash removal, for the safety of our employees and customers, we are not accepting any green waste till further notice.
NORTH CENTRAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
Working To Make Your Life Beter.
Operations & Locations
The operations of the North Central Solid Waste Authority revolve around the management and regulation of solid waste. Our operations are divided into residential and commercial operations.
Board of Directors
Stay current regarding North Central Solid Waste Authority’s current board of directors discussions, agendas, meeting times, and meeting dates and locations. You are invited to participate!
Human Resources
At North Central Solid Waste Authority, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. This dedicated space is a gateway to all things related to our employees’ well-being, growth, and success.
About us
North Central Solid Waste Authority serves Rio Arriba County, Santa Clara Pueblo, and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. We provide all solid waste services:
- Residential curbside pickup.
- Commercial dumpster pickup.
- Roll-off services.
We have seven sites around Rio Arriba County where you can take your waste. Our facilities accept the recycling of oil, cardboard, plastics, paper, tires, metal, and aluminum.
Let’s help keep the environment clean and our lands looking beautiful; bring your waste to North Central Solid Waste Authority.
Holiday Schedule
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North Central Solid Waste Authority | Transfer Stations.
Are you looking for a transfer station near you? We've got you covered! Use our transfer station locator to find the nearest one to you. Enter your zip code in the "Your Location" box on the map below. Contact us for additional questions and information.
Notice to all Customers
- The Transfer Station in Alcalde and Tierra Amarilla DO NOT accept bills larger than $20.00.
- All North Central disposal facilities are always closed on Sunday and Monday.
- All North Central customers can use any of our facilities.
- The Alcalde Transfer Station can accommodate any items North Central accepts.
- The collection centers and convenience stations may have limitations regarding what items they can accept.
- You may use your permit card at any of our facilities; the Alcalde Transfer Station and Tierra Amarilla Collection Center.
- For more information, contact us or call our office at (505) 747-8459.
Alcalde Transfer Station
Address:
742 State Road 68, Alcalde, NM 87511
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM for lunch
Phone Number:
(505) 747-5411
Notes:
We are not accepting checks at this location.
Cordova Transfer Station
Address:
1365 State Road 76, Truchas, NM 87578
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone Number:
(505) 351-9138
Notes:
Large items/loads are accepted if space is available. Call the station for more information.
Tierra Amarilla Center
14 State Road 573, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone Number:
(575) 588-0480
El Prado Center
Address:
142 State Road 554, Abiquiu, NM 87510
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone Number:
(505) 685-4112
Notes:
Large items/loads are accepted if space is available. Call the station for more information.
Ojo Caliente Center
Address:
35631 US Hwy 285, Hernandez, NM 87537
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Notes:
NCSWA has two roll-off dumpsters at the Taos County Collection Center. Please only put household waste in dumpsters.
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1101 Industrial Park Road
Suite C
Española, NM 87532
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1230
Española, NM 87532
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(505) 747-8459
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(505) 747-8464