Carlsbad trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Residential twice weekly: north of Mermod Mon & Thu; south of Church Tue & Fri. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not yet confirmed Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
| Recycling | Contact the city for recycling details. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
| Bulk | Claw service Mon–Fri for yard & acceptable bulky — call; allow 2 business days after request. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
| Hauler | City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Department. |
| Contacts | Solid Waste 575-885-0042; Utilities billing 575-887-1191. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
Where
5 ft clearance; curb by property line.
Limits
Claw pickup timing; Convenience Station 302 E. Plaza free residents pickup loads only (rules on page).
Not allowed
Hot ashes, C&D, tires, car parts, liquids, etc. (Curbside Collection Rules).
Bags
Bag weeds/grass/clippings; no loose material.
Brush
Bag/box clippings; limbs ≤4 ft bundled; separate from other trash.
Not yet confirmed: When.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com
Find your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofcarlsbadnm.com
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Full details for Carlsbad: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste Department automated roll-outs. Residential twice weekly: north of Mermod Mon & Thu; south of Church Tue & Fri. My Area address lookup on city site. Roll-out 5 ft from obstructions. Residential rate $41.61/month on utility bill (Finance page).
- Recycling
- Contact the city for recycling details.
- Bulk pickup
- Claw service Mon–Fri for yard & acceptable bulky — call 575-885-0042; allow 2 business days after request. Limbs ≤4 ft, bundled; bag leaves/grass; separate limbs from other trash. No C&D, tires, large appliances in roll-out.
- Curbside: when
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: where
- 5 ft clearance; curb by property line.
- Curbside: limits
- Claw pickup timing; Convenience Station 302 E. Plaza free residents pickup loads only (rules on page).
- Curbside: brush
- Bag/box clippings; limbs ≤4 ft bundled; separate from other trash.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Hot ashes, C&D, tires, car parts, liquids, etc. (Curbside Collection Rules).
- Curbside: bags
- Bag weeds/grass/clippings; no loose material.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Specific citation dollars.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Department.
- Contacts
- Solid Waste 575-885-0042; Utilities billing 575-887-1191.
- Find your day
- My Area waste collection map.
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofcarlsbadnm.com
Bulk: cityofcarlsbadnm.com
Holidays: cityofcarlsbadnm.com
Curbside: cityofcarlsbadnm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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