SANTA FE, NM – Santa Fe County will continue its Free Disposal of Green Waste Drop-Off for County residents with valid permits at the following locations this weekend:
- Stanley Convenience Center – Friday, September 2, and Saturday, September 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Jacona Convenience Center – Saturday, September 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Eldorado Convenience Center – Saturday, September 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On June 28, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Resolution 2022-049 authorizing the green waste disposal days to provide an alternative to the use of control burn permits, create a defensible space surrounding structures, and continue to support green waste removal.
Green Waste is defined as cuttings and trimmings from trees, shrubs, flowering plants, or lawn and similar materials.
Green Waste DOES NOT include: weeds, cholla cactus, sod, root balls, tree stumps, tree trunks greater than 18 inches in diameter, pet waste, rocks, dirt/soil (clean or contaminated), household waste, litter, plastic bags, metal, plastic, paper, pallets, palm fronds, lumber or any type of treated wood (this includes plywood, sheet rock, and chipboard), leaves and pines needles and construction and demolition.
For more information, please visit Santa Fe County’s Convenience Center webpage.
