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Garden hoses
Sewing needles
Bowling balls
Food or food-soiled paper
Propane tanks or cylinders
Aerosol cans that aren’t empty

The Grant County Landfill has a facility for processing hazardous waste including household pesticides, paint, and motor oil. These are not put into the landfill but are stockpiled for safe disposal at another site. These are not put into the landfill but are stockpiled for safe disposal at another site. Yard waste is accepted for shredding. Scrap metal is accepted but is not land filled. Building materials are also separated.

If you have other questions about what is accepted at the landfill or need further information please call Southwest Solid Waste Authority at 575-388-8051.

Syringes, broken glass, and broken light bulbs should not go in the recycling nor in the regular garbage stream. Please consult your local waste authority for information on ways to correctly discard these items in your area without risking injury to collection workers.

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