Alamogordo, NM Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Alamogordo, New Mexico — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Alamogordo, NM is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Alamogordo services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo zone 2 (MONDAY & THURSDAY) | Monday & Thursday | City collection zone. |
| Alamogordo zone 1 (TUESDAY & FRIDAY) | Tuesday & Friday | City collection zone. |
| Alamogordo zone 3 (TUESDAY & FRIDAY) | Tuesday & Friday | City collection zone. |
Service days by zone
The city publishes service-specific zone or cycle details rather than one shared date calendar.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Twice-weekly city — Alamogordo collects twice per week - Monday+Thursday or Tuesday+Friday depending on area, unlike most Southwest cities.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Alamogordo |
Common questions
The things Alamogordo residents ask most.
What days are trash pickup in Alamogordo, NM?
Twice a week: Monday & Thursday in one area, Tuesday & Friday in the other two areas.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Alamogordo's Trash Pickup FS: 3 areas with 2x/week collection (Mon+Thu, Tue+Fri).
Population 31,000 · Sources: City of Alamogordo Trash Pickup Schedule Area FS (owner cityofalamogo…, City of Alamogordo Public Works page (retrieved 2026-09-21) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.