Address:

1702 W. Fox

The Solid Waste Department strives to deliver the highest level of service to the City of Carlsbad's residents and commercial establishments. Our services begin with garbage and trash collection and continue until the proper disposal of these materials at Sandpoint Landfill is complete.


Twice a year, the City's Solid Waste and Environmental Services Departments, along with the Carlsbad Police Department, hold Household Hazardous Waste & Prescription Takeback Days.


  • The City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Department provides reliable service to the residents and businesses of Carlsbad, overseeing the community's garbage and trash collection to ensure that waste is disposed of responsibly at the nearby Sandpoint Landfill.
    Twice a year, the Solid Waste and Environmental Services Departments, along with the Carlsbad Police Department, host Household Hazardous Waste and Prescription Takeback Days.
    Residential customers enjoy service twice a week. To ensure timely pickup, residents should place their rollouts at the curb by 6:00 AM. They can also utilize the City of Carlsbad's convenience station located at 301 E. Plaza Street.
    Commercial establishments and other non-residential customers receive service at least twice per week. Charges are based on the size of the container and any additional pickups the business may require.
  • Carlsbad Fee Schedule

Yard and Bulk Waste Collection

The City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Department offers residential customers the option to use its grappler service for yard and bulky waste collection at no additional fee. For information on the types of waste accepted and collection procedures for our grappler service, please visit the Trash Collection page.

Contact Us


City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Dept.

1702 W. Fox St.

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

Ph: 575.885.0042