Valencia County, NM Trash & Recycling: Recycling Rules (2026)

08, the chapter's general pre-collection practices section, treats recyclables the same as solid waste for storage purposes: division (A) requires that solid waste and recyclables be properly stored on the premises where they are generated, placed in county-approved containers at a Valencia County Convenience Station, or other refuse and solid waste disposal facilities franchised, licensed and/or permitted in conformance with applicable state law, state regulations, and the chapter. That means a resident cannot simply pile bottles, cans or cardboard loosely at the curb outside an approved container, and any container used must be one the county or its franchise hauler has approved.

99(B) protects them from being taken by anyone other than the franchised hauler: it is a violation of the chapter to remove solid waste or recyclable material deposited for collection from public or private property except as provided. 20(A) even lets the county add a 10% franchise fee tied to collection volume. 20(C)(3).