Residential Permit Choices
County Residents May Select the Type of Permit that best for Each Household
1) Residents of Santa Fe County are eligible to purchase a RESIDENTIAL solid waste permit for Household Wastes ONLY. Eligibility for a permit is verified by your E-911 address. (a combination of numbers and letters that appear on a sign located at the entrance to your driveway).
2) Patrons residing in incorporated areas may purchase the permits listed below.
3) Permits are valid for a single household’s residential wastes only. (includes brush & tree wastes).
4) Permits are non-transferable (cannot be given or loaned to others for use).
5) Permits are valid each fiscal year starting July 1, until June 30.
6) A waste permit allows the purchaser use of any of the seven County Convenience Centers, and the Rancho Viejo Recycle Center for solid waste disposal and recycling.
A person with a residence and a qualified small business may purchase one residential card of their choice and a small business card at the same time.
New Solid Waste Rate Structure Effective December 12, 2009
| Permit Type |
Solid Waste Accepted |
Number of Trips |
Fee |
Number Allotted/
Year |
Lost/Stolen Permit Replacement Fee |
| 24-Trip Card |
All Residential Solid Waste and all sorted Recyclable Materials subject to the restrictions of Ordinance 2005-05.Four tires will be one (1) additional Trip. Limit 8 tires per month.Additional trips will be charged in accordance with the schedules and definitions set forth in the Ordinance or in posted rules, regulations and policies. |
24 |
$55.00 |
2 |
$15.00 |
| 10-Trip Card |
All Residential Solid Waste and all sorted Recyclable Materials subject to the restrictions of Ordinance 2005-05.Four tires will be one (1) additional Trip. Limit 8 tires per month.Additional trips will be charged in accordance with the schedules and definitions set forth in the Ordinance or in posted rules, regulations and policies. |
10 |
$35.00 |
4 |
$15.00 |
| Bag Tags |
Each Bag Tag is good for one filled bag up to a maximum of 30 gallons. Good for residential solid waste subject to the restrictions of Ordinance 2005-05 and 2009-13
|
5 Tag minimum |
$5.00 |
Unlimited |
Not
Replaceable |
| 1-Trip Residential (Including Recycling) |
Incorporated ares of Santa Fe County as a convenience for residents wanting to utilize transfer stations |
1 |
$15.00 |
|
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4-Trip Residential (Including Recycling)
|
Incorporated ares of Santa Fe County as a convenience for residents wanting to utilize transfer stations |
4 |
$40.00 |
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