Commissioners recently announced trash fees at County Collection Centers. The fees went into effect July 1, 2010. Residents can still drop off RECYCLABLES, CLEAN GREEN WASTE, APPLIANCES for FREE.

The SCSWA operates the Community Collection Centers at sites intended to be as convenient as possible to population bases in the County.

The County sells disposal punch cards to residents at the Doña Ana County Government Center and at other locations. Every time they bring trash, their card will be punched until it’s used up. The coupons are sold in denominations of $12, $24, and/or $48. Coupons may be purchased with check, money order or for the exact cash amount. No change will be available at the Centers.

Please note: Coupons are no longer being sold from any of the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department substations.

For more information, please call the South Central Solid Waste Authority at (575) 528-3800.

The coupons are sold at $12, $24, or $48. Coupons may be purchased with check, money order or for the exact cash amount. No change will be available at the Centers.

Coupons can be requested by mail. Mail your request to the Doña Ana County Utility Department and include a check or money order and a coupon will be mailed out to you.

Please send requests to:
Doña Ana Utility Department,
845 N. Motel Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88007

Cards can also be billed to existing wastewater customers of the Doña Ana County Utilities. Accounts must be current and are subject to late fees. For information call the office at (575) 525-7142.

Locations to obtain Coupons

Coupons are also available at the following Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority Offices. A service fee of $2 will be charged per card.

Solid Waste Transfer Locations