Los Alamos held Household Hazardous Waste collection, Eco Station served residents

Los Alamos County Environmental Services operated a Household Hazardous Waste collection event at the Eco Station, 3701 E. Jemez Road, on November 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event accepted common household hazardous items including aerosol cans, automotive fluids, corrosives and cleaners, flammable solvents, fuels, mercury containing items, fertilizers and pesticides, and paints and stains. Automotive oil and antifreeze are also accepted at the Eco Station on a daily basis separate from scheduled collections.

The county web page that lists the 2025 HHW schedule and directions to the Eco Station identifies eligibility rules that apply to the service. Residents who pay for curbside collection with Los Alamos County were eligible to use the Household Hazardous Waste service on the posted schedule. The county provided contact information for Environmental Services at (505) 662 8163 and solidwaste@lacnm.us for questions about accepted materials and scheduling.

This event addressed a persistent public safety and environmental concern. Proper disposal of hazardous household products reduces the risk of soil and water contamination, lowers the chance of accidental poisonings, and prevents combustible materials from entering regular waste streams. For residents, centralized collection events create a predictable opportunity to remove potentially dangerous items from homes, garages and sheds without placing them in curbside trash or recycling.

Looking ahead the county’s 2025 HHW schedule lists additional collection dates, including an entry for December 5, 2025, allowing those who missed the November 28 event to plan another drop off. The county also offers daily acceptance of automotive oil and antifreeze at the Eco Station, which helps provide ongoing disposal options beyond scheduled events.

Clear communication about dates, accepted items, and eligibility will determine how effectively these events divert hazardous materials from the waste stream. Residents seeking clarification or planning to participate are advised to contact Environmental Services at the provided phone number or email and to consult the county HHW schedule and directions before arrival.