Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Residents looking to clear out clutter and yard waste will have a free and convenient opportunity during the Neighborhood Dumpster Day hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Open-top trash containers will be available at three locations for community members to dispose of yard waste, household trash and other permissible items:

• Tony Gomez Park – 2283 S. Espina Street
• Henry R. Benavidez Community Center – 1045 McClure Road
• Las Cruces Skatepark – 165 N. Walnut Street

KLCB staff will be on-site to assist residents, provide information about the program and guide users on what items can and cannot be disposed of.

Prohibited items

The following items are not permitted in the dumpsters:

• Medical waste
• Hot ashes or coals
• Tires, vehicle parts or car batteries
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Large yard waste (e.g., stumps or trunks)
• Concrete, bricks or rocks
• Toxic, combustible or hazardous materials
• Toilets, sinks or items containing refrigerants (e.g., refrigerators)
• Animal carcasses

Residents are responsible for unloading their own items into the dumpsters, which will be monitored by KLCB staff.

For information about Neighborhood Dumpster Day or the Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program, call 575-528-4506 or email KLCB@lascruces.gov.

Take advantage of this free event to help keep Las Cruces clean and beautiful.