South Central Solid Waste Authority

South Central Solid Waste Authority SCSWA is the agency established in December 1994 responsible for managing waste and recycle.

📢 Attention Self-Haulers: Your voice is the missing piece!SCSWA has launched a critical customer survey, and if you are ...
09/10/2026

📢 Attention Self-Haulers: Your voice is the missing piece!
SCSWA has launched a critical customer survey, and if you are someone who hauls your own trash to our local drop-off collection centers or transfer stations—especially in our rural areas—we need to hear from you!
If you want shorter wait times, better recycling options, cleaner neighborhoods, or innovative green programs, this survey is your megaphone. 📣

Why is your feedback so important?
⏺️You use the sites every week: You know firsthand what works and what needs improvement at the gates, scales, and drop-off bins.
⏺️Big changes are coming: With upcoming transitions like the new cashless system at the Chaparral Transfer Station and updated county site hours, your input ensures these adjustments rollout smoothly for everyone.
⏺️You shape the future: Your answers directly influence how resources are allocated, how staff is managed, and how we plan our regional recycling initiatives for years to come.

Don't let decisions be made without your perspective! Take a few minutes to complete the survey today and help us build a cleaner, more efficient community!➡️
For any questions or additional comments, you can visit our website at scswa.net or call the main office at (575) 528-3800.

09/09/2026

We Want to Hear From Our Self-Haulers!
If you handle your own waste removal by hauling trash directly to our local drop-off collection centers or transfer stations—especially in our rural areas—your voice is critical.
The South Central Solid Waste Authority is actively planning for the future, and we need firsthand feedback from the residents and business owners who rely on these facilities every week.
Why Your Input Matters
~Improve Site Efficiency: Help us understand traffic flow, wait times, and how we can make your trips quicker and easier.
~Evaluate Services: Tell us what is working well and what isn't regarding the accepted materials, drop-off bins, and overall site cleanliness.
~Shape Rural Infrastructure: Ensure our rural collection centers receive the attention, upgrades, and resources they need to serve you better.
How to Share Your Feedback:
Please take a few minutes to complete our official solid waste and recycling survey. Your local insights will directly influence our operations and facility management moving forward.
👉https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCSWASelfHaulerSurvey
👉 OR simply scan the QR code to get started
Thank you for doing your part to keep our community clean, beautiful, and sustainable for generations to come!

South Central Solid Waste Authority (SCSWA) administrative offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 202...
09/03/2026

South Central Solid Waste Authority (SCSWA) administrative offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
All residential collection routes, community drop-off locations, and the Corralitos Landfill will remain open on their regular schedules.
If your scheduled trash or recycling collection falls on Labor Day, please place your bins curbside as you normally would. The Corralitos Landfill, all transfer stations, and the region's convenience centers will operate during normal business hours to serve the public. Administrative operations will resume standard hours on Tuesday, September 8.
You can find more details or contact information on the SCSWA Official Website.

Help shape the future of your local waste and recycling services by taking our quick survey!The South Central Solid Wast...
09/01/2026

Help shape the future of your local waste and recycling services by taking our quick survey!
The South Central Solid Waste Authority (SCSWA) manages a robust, integrated system and proudly serves Doña Ana County, White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Truth or Consequences, and Anthony. To continue improving our services, we are developing a 30-year Regional Solid Waste Master Plan—and we need your voice!
Your feedback directly impacts how we manage waste and recycling in your community for decades to come.
📋 How to Participate
Scan: Use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code below.
Click: Visit the SCSWA Customer Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5MRBQ6W

08/31/2026

☀️ Good Morning, Las Cruces! Happy Monday! ☕♻️
New week, new opportunities to ! Before you tackle your Monday to-do list, let’s make sure your recycling bin is set up for success so we can focus on keeping our community green by sticking to the basics!
✅ YES PLEASE:
~Cardboard (flattened boxes)
~ Paper (mail, newspapers)
~Plastic Bottles & Jugs (rinsed)
~Aluminum & Steel Cans (completely empty and rinsed)

❌ NO THANK YOU:
~Plastic Bags (they tangle up sorting machines! 🛒)
~Food Waste or Liquids (dirty pizza boxes belong in the trash 🍕)
~Tanglers (water hoses, wires, and holiday lights )

Let’s make it a clean, sustainable week. Drop a 🌱 in the comments if your bin is ready for the curb!

08/28/2026

GLP-1 prescriptions have climbed nationwide, and Las Cruces is no exception. The rise in harmful exposure to used needles has increased dramatically!
Every South Central Solid Waste Authority (SCSWA) driver running residential routes, every employee exposed to material at the Amador Avenue transfer station, and every crew handling mixed loads faces these same risks. A drug pen with a fixed needle looks nothing like the traditional syringes crews were trained to expect. Instead, these pens are landing in Las Cruces trash bins and blue recycling containers at a scale nobody planned for.

🛑 The Absolute Don'ts
Do not recap, bend, or break needles or drug pen tips.
~Do not use glass or coffee cans as substitute containers, as they can shatter or puncture.
~Do not throw loose sharps in your regular trash, and never put them in blue recycling bins.
📦 Step 1: Contain and Seal
~Use a heavy-duty container: Immediately place used sharps into an FDA-cleared sharps container or a thick, rigid household plastic bottle, like an empty laundry detergent or bleach bottle.
~Label it clearly: Write "SHARPS BIOHAZARD - DO NOT RECYCLE" on the container using a permanent marker.
~Fill to 2/3 full: Once the container is about two-thirds full, screw the cap on tightly.
~Secure the lid: Tightly seal the entire cap with heavy-duty tape, such as duct tape, to ensure nothing can spill out.
📍 Step 2: Safe Disposal in Las Cruces
The SCSWA Transfer Station does not accept loose or contained sharps medical waste. Instead, choose one of these approved local options:
~Preferred Drop-off Location: Bring your sealed container to the Las Cruces Central Public Health Office at 1170 N. Solano Drive. They feature a dedicated sharps drop box on the south end of the office near the employee parking entrance. If the drop box is full, you can take the container directly inside to the lobby personnel
~.Household Trash Exception: While the city strongly prefers you use the Solano Drive drop box, SCSWA rules do allow you to place a fully sealed, duct-taped, and heavily labeled detergent bottle into your residential brown trash container if necessary.

Attention City of Anthony NM Municipality!!! 📢 COMMUNITY CLEANUP UPDATE!We’re expanding this Saturday’s Citywide Communi...
08/27/2026

Attention City of Anthony NM Municipality!!!

📢 COMMUNITY CLEANUP UPDATE!
We’re expanding this Saturday’s Citywide Community Cleanup!
The City of Anthony will have THREE roll-off containers available for City of Anthony residents:
🗑️ 2 roll-offs for general cleanup debris
🛞 1 roll-off dedicated to TIRES ONLY
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Anthony City Hall, 820 Hwy 478
This is a great opportunity to clean up around your home while we work together throughout the city to clean our streets and community.
🙋 Want to volunteer? Just show up!
Please remember that hazardous materials, chemicals, paint, oil, batteries, appliances containing refrigerant, and commercial waste will not be accepted.
Thank you to Empowered Voices and the Anthony Police Department for partnering with the City of Anthony for this community effort.
💚 Every hand helps. Every action counts. Together, we can make a difference!
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📢 ¡ACTUALIZACIÓN — LIMPIEZA COMUNITARIA!
¡Estamos ampliando nuestra jornada de limpieza comunitaria de este sábado!
La Ciudad de Anthony tendrá TRES contenedores roll-off disponibles para residentes de la Ciudad de Anthony:
🗑️ 2 contenedores para desechos generales de limpieza
🛞 1 contenedor dedicado ÚNICAMENTE PARA LLANTAS
📅 Sábado, 29 de agosto de 2026
⏰ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Anthony City Hall, 820 Hwy 478
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para limpiar alrededor de su hogar mientras trabajamos juntos en diferentes áreas de la ciudad para mantener nuestras calles y comunidad limpias.
🙋 ¿Quieres ser voluntario? ¡Solo preséntate!
Por favor, recuerde que no se aceptarán materiales peligrosos, químicos, pintura, aceite, baterías, aparatos que contengan refrigerante ni desechos comerciales.
Agradecemos a Empowered Voices y al Departamento de Policía de Anthony por colaborar con la Ciudad de Anthony en este esfuerzo comunitario.
💚 Cada mano ayuda. Cada acción cuenta. ¡Juntos podemos hacer la diferencia!

The world loves coffee. We love it so much that we use 500 billion plastic cups each year! This issue is becoming a seri...
08/27/2026

The world loves coffee. We love it so much that we use 500 billion plastic cups each year! This issue is becoming a serious problem, and we’re starting to see the negative impact of disposable coffee cups all over our planet.
The important thing to remember is that every individual has a chance to impact the environment, even if your contribution feels small. No deed goes unnoticed when it comes to the Earth.

Even a few small changes can make a big difference in multiple ways. For example, many coffee retailers offer incentives for folks who bring their own coffee mug. That's a Win-Win!

Address

2865 W. Amador
Las Cruces, NM
88005

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(575) 528-3800

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