Showing ordinances that apply to Manzano Springs CDP (part), Bernalillo County, New Mexico, NM
Manzano Springs CDP (part), Bernalillo County, New Mexico is an unincorporated community (population 38) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Because Manzano Springs CDP (part), Bernalillo County, New Mexico is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Bernalillo County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The recycling requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque operate curbside recycling for paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics #1 and #2. Contaminated carts are tagged and skipped. Commercial recycling is required for large multi-family and commercial generators in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque's curbside recycling program under ROA 1994 §9-10-1-15 accepts paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel cans, and plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE). Plastics #3-7, plastic bags, styrofoam, and food waste are NOT accepted and cause contamination. Bernalillo County unincorporated customers have curbside recycling available as subscription service and can also use drop-off recycling at convenience centers. Commercial and multi-family properties with 4 or more units in Albuquerque are required to offer recycling under ROA §9-10. New Mexico has no statewide recycling mandate but the state Solid Waste Act (NMSA §74-9-1) sets landfill diversion goals. Yard waste has a separate seasonal program. Contaminated carts are tagged with a red warning notice and skipped; repeat contamination can result in cart removal.
Contaminated cart: red tag warning and skip. Repeat contamination: $25 to $100 under ROA §9-10 or Ch. 58. Multi-family failure to offer recycling in ABQ: civil penalty up to $500 per day. Commercial non-compliance: SWMD enforcement action.
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