Caja Del Rio
Caja del Rio Landfill
The landfill is currently taking in 150,000 tons of waste per year. That means every person in Santa Fe throws away approximately 5.5 pounds of waste every day!
The landfill is currently taking in 150,000 tons of waste per year. That means every person in Santa Fe throws away approximately 5.5 pounds of waste every day!
PROHIBITED MATERIALSWhat can't I throw away?
View these prohibited materials to be sure that you do not have special waste.
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EPA
EPA Waste Management Hierarchy
Directions to Caja del Rio Landfill
Landfill Permit Renewal
The permit was issued. See bottom of this page for items accepted at the Caja del Rio Landfill.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Visit the webpage to learn more about the Caja del Rio Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan!
Landfill Cell 6B Construction
Information about the construction of our new landfill cell is here.
Fees
Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or approved commercial accounts only!
Application for Credit Account (for both Caja del Rio and BuRRT)
Click Here for the Application for Credit.
WASTE ACCEPTED FROM SANTA FE COUNTY ONLY.
SELF DUMPING TRAILERS ONLY (Some exceptions may apply)
| LANDFILL SERVICE | FEES* |
| Vehicles less than 18,000 lbs GVW | $62.50 / Ton |
| Vehicles 18,000 lbs GVW and over | $52.50 / Ton |
| Immediate Burial | $92.50 / Ton |
| Petroleum Contaminated Soil (>1,000 ppm TPH) | $72.50 / Ton |
| Sludge | $62.50 / Ton |
| Other Special Waste | $62.50 / Ton |
| Manure | $52.50 / Ton |
| Scrap Tires | $250.00 / Ton |
| Passenger Tires | $3.00 / Tire |
| Commercial Truck Tires | $8.00 / Tire |
| Uncovered/Unsecured Load Surcharge | $25.00 / Load |
| Minimum Load Charge | $10.00 / Load |
| Use of Scale for Weighing Only | $15.00 / Weigh |
* Fees do not include Tax
Caja del Rio Landfill DOES NOT accept:
- Out-of-County Waste
- Bulk & Non-Containerized Liquids
- Hazardous Waste
- Radioactive Waste
- Any Material Regulated by TSCA or RCRA
- Lead-Acid Batteries
Special Wastes NOT accepted at Caja del Rio:
- Ash
- Infectious Waste
- Killing Plant Offal
- Regulated Asbestos Waste
Recyclables NOT accepted at Caja del Rio:
- Green Waste
- Scrap Metal & Appliances
- Scrap Tires
- E-Waste
Special Wastes Accepted at Caja del Rio:
- Industrial Solid Waste
- Petroleum Contaminated Soil
- Sludge
- Spills of a Chemical Substance or Commercial Product
- Treated Formerly Characterized at Hazardous Waste
- Vehicle Wash Sump Waste
(WORKING) SELF DUMPING TRAILERS ONLY
(Some exceptions may apply)
