Conejo Transfer Station
Convenient Waste Disposal for Valencia County Residents
Universal Waste Systems of New Mexico, in partnership with Valencia County, provides a convenient location for residents to safely and responsibly dispose of household waste, bulky items, and other accepted materials.
- 1100 Manzano Expressway, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:45 PM | Closed Sunday
- (505) 377-8833
IMPORTANT: Please check in with the attendant before unloading.
UWS and Valencia County
Valencia County contracts with Universal Waste Systems of New Mexico for waste collection and disposal services in the unincorporated areas of the county. Together, Valencia County and UWS provide the Conejo Transfer Station for Valencia County residents as a convenient option for proper solid waste disposal.
Through responsible waste disposal and accessible local services, UWS and Valencia County are committed to helping reduce illegal dumping and roadside litter while preserving the natural beauty of the community.
What Can I Bring to the Conejo Transfer Station?
The Conejo Transfer Station accepts a variety of common household waste and larger items from Valencia County residents. All loads are subject to inspection, and certain materials may be accepted at the discretion of facility staff.
Acceptable Waste
- Household Waste: Household and municipal solid waste.
- Bulky Items: Large household items such as mattresses, furniture, and grills.
- Metal & White Goods: Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, air conditioners, wires, cables, fencing, and other accepted metal items.
- Limited Construction & Demolition Debris: One pickup load of construction and demolition debris may be accepted from a homeowner when the material was generated from the household. Acceptance is based on the nature, type, volume, and density of the material and is subject to approval by the foreman or supervisor.
Materials Accepted at Staff Discretion
- Tires: Up to two passenger vehicle tires per customer.
- Clean Wood & Brush: Restrictions may apply to the diameter and length of branches.
- Dense or Granular Materials: Small quantities may be accepted following inspection.
- Brick, Concrete, Sand & Gravel: Small quantities of brick, concrete, sand, gravel, and other abrasive materials may be accepted.
Please Note: All loads will be inspected. Acceptance of these materials and allowable quantities are determined by facility staff.
What Is Not Accepted?
For the safety of customers, staff, and the surrounding community, certain materials cannot be accepted at the Conejo Transfer Station.
Prohibited materials include:
Our team can assist with ordering additional containers, requesting cart exchanges, reporting service issues, and scheduling bulky item collections.
- Hazardous and special waste
- Paint
- Motor oil
- Batteries
- Solvents
- Cleaners and degreasers
- Sludge and wastewater
- Commercial chemical products
- Pharmaceutical products
- Asbestos-containing materials
- Hot loads and ashes
- Burn barrels
- Dead animals
- Dirt
- Any waste prohibited by federal or state law
Not sure if your material is accepted? Call the Conejo Transfer Station at (505) 377-8833 before your visit.
Conejo Transfer Station Pricing
- Disposal Rate: $5.00 per cubic yard
- Minimum: $9.00
- Bulky Items: $9.00 per item
- Tires: $8.50 per tire
- Tarp Fee: $10.00
Rates are subject to change. Please contact the Conejo Transfer Station at (505) 377-8833 with questions regarding pricing or specific materials.
Before You Visit the Conejo Transfer Station
Help us maintain a safe and efficient facility by following these guidelines during your visit.
- Tarp Your Load: All loads must be properly tarped. A tarp fee will apply to loads that arrive without proper covering.
- Check In Before Unloading: Please check in with the facility attendant before unloading any materials.
- Keep Children & Pets in Your Vehicle: For their safety, children and pets must remain inside the vehicle at all times.
- Follow Facility Safety Rules: Smoking, open flames, scavenging, salvaging, unauthorized after-hours dumping, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, and loitering are prohibited at the facility.
Weather & Temporary Closures
For the safety of customers and staff, the Conejo Transfer Station may temporarily close during inclement weather, sustained wind events exceeding 20 miles per hour, or whenever operating conditions are deemed unsafe.
If weather conditions are questionable, we recommend calling (505) 377-8833 before traveling to the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Conejo Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and is closed on Sundays.
The Conejo Transfer Station is located at 1100 Manzano Expressway, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
The facility accepts household and municipal solid waste, bulky items such as mattresses and furniture, metal and white goods, and limited amounts of household-generated construction and demolition debris. Some materials are subject to inspection and staff approval.
Limited household-generated construction and demolition debris may be accepted. Up to one pickup load may be accepted from a homeowner when staff determines that the waste was generated by the household and that its nature, type, volume, and density are acceptable.
Up to two passenger vehicle tires per customer may be accepted at the discretion of facility staff.
Yes. Accepted metal and white goods include stoves, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, and air conditioners.
No. Hazardous and special waste is prohibited. This includes materials such as paint, motor oil, batteries, solvents, cleaners, asbestos-containing materials, and certain chemical products.
Yes. All loads must be properly tarped. A tarp fee will apply to loads that are not properly covered.
Yes. The facility may close during inclement weather, sustained winds exceeding 20 miles per hour, or whenever conditions are considered unsafe for the public or staff.
For questions about the Conejo Transfer Station or whether a specific material will be accepted, call (505) 377-8833.