Appliance removal in Placitas, NM
Placitas has no town trash program and no county convenience center, so the nearest appliance drop is a landfill about a half hour away, in Rio Rancho.
Who takes what in Placitas
Sandoval County, about 28 road miles from downtown Albuquerque. Rules change, so call the office named here before you load up.
| Town program | None. Placitas is unincorporated, so there is no municipal pickup. |
|---|---|
| County convenience centers | Listed at Cañon, Cuba and Peña Blanca, for residential trash. Placitas is not on the list (Sandoval County Solid Waste). |
| County landfill | 2708 Iris Rd NE, Rio Rancho, Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM, appliances $8.00 (Sandoval County Solid Waste). |
| Refrigerators at the landfill | Rio Rancho's FAQ says this landfill takes Freon appliances from county residents outside the city (City of Rio Rancho). Call to confirm. |
When a hauler makes sense here
Placitas is the longest drive we do from downtown, 28 road miles and about 46 minutes. Several neighborhoods have homeowners associations, so check whether yours has rules about trucks or gate access, and give us the code if there is one.
We could not find an authority on road conditions, so tell us yourself: paved or dirt, how steep, and where a box truck can turn around.
Questions from Placitas
Is there a landfill in Placitas?
No. The closest county site we found is on Iris Rd NE in Rio Rancho (Sandoval County Solid Waste).
Do you need anything from my HOA?
That depends on your HOA. If there is a gate or a truck rule, let us know when you call.
