COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

In response to the dry and warm winter season and associated wildfire concerns, expanded curbside bulk brush collection services are being offered to residents during the weeks of Feb. 23, Mar. 9, and Mar. 23.  Please note the following guidelines and limitations, which help ensure that the curbside collection process runs smoothly.

Residents must sign-up and schedule a bulk pickup by contacting Environmental Services by phone at (505) 662-8163 or email at solidwaste@losalamonm.gov.

• A maximum of 15 bulk service pickups per day will be performed, which are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
• The bulk brush collection will use 3 of your 12 annual free loads.
• Bulk brush items are limited to 8 cubic yards per household (yard and brush waste only!)
• Place materials curbside, away from powerlines, utility boxes, manhole covers, and other obstacles.
• Use brown brush bags to collect and contain smaller items such as pine needles, leaves, and smaller branches. The bags should be securely tied and contain only yard waste to prevent contamination and damage to brush mulching equipment.
• For larger brush or tree branches, bundle them into manageable piles to facilitate collection.
• Avoid placing materials that are too large for the collection vehicle to handle.  Example – oversized logs exceeding 12” in diameter and tree stumps.

Armando Gabaldon, Environmental Services Manager states, “Residents can also drop off yard waste at the Eco Station seven days a week, and at Overlook Convenience Center in White Rock Friday through Tuesday.”  There is a 3 cubic yard load restriction at Overlook.  Regular bulk service collection is also available year-round for a small charge.  Gabaldon notes that regular curbside brush cart (brown bin) collection begins the week of Mar. 23.