Farmington’s Spring Dumpster Weekend Returns April 11 & 12!
Farmington, NM – City of Farmington residents are invited to dispose of large household
items and yard trimmings for free during Spring Dumpster Weekend on Saturday and Sunday,
April 11-12, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Berg Park (Scott Ave & San Juan Blvd).
Due to increased demand, residency, ID, and load size restrictions will be strictly enforced
View full policy and procedures at farmingtonnm.gov/fcb.
Eligibility and ID requirements
• Event is free for City of Farmington residents only.
• No county road addresses accepted.
• Proof of residency is required (two forms):
o Valid photo ID
o Current paper utility bill dated within 60 days (your utility bill must show
“Sanitation and Sewer Service Charges”)
Load restrictions
Each household may bring one standard full-size truck bed of material. Trailers are allowed
up to 10 feet in length. Residents may bring one mixed load (such as household waste or
scrap metal) and one yard-waste-only load, or two yard-waste-only loads. If limits are exceeded,
residents may be redirected to the landfill. Participants should be prepared to unload their
own materials; WM staff will assist when available.
What we CAN take
• Yard trimmings and yard waste
• Scrap metal
• Cardboard
• Non-hazardous household trash
• Dried paint
• Refrigerators/Freezers (limit 2)
• Tires (limit 8)
What we CANNOT take
• Household chemicals
• Liquid paint
• Automotive fluids, including motor oil and antifreeze
• Cement or bricks
• Commercial loads
• Electronics
For more information
For full details about Dumpster Weekend policies, accepted materials, and residency
requirements, visit farmingtonnm.gov/fcb.
Also available to Farmington residents: WM At Your Door
Need to safely dispose of items that can’t go in the trash? WM’s At Your Door Special
Collection® service offers free home pickup for eligible household hazardous materials and
electronics. This convenient program ensures that items such as batteries, leftover paint,
cleaners, chemicals, electronics, and CFL bulbs are collected and handled safely—protecting
both your home and the environment.
Learn more and see the full list of accepted items at WMAtYourDoor.com, or schedule a
pickup online or by calling 1-800-449-7587.