Frequently Asked Questions

You can contact Universal Waste Systems via phone at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366), 505-377-8833, or online at the Universal Waste System website.

You can contact Universal Waste Systems via phone at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366), 505-377-8833, or online at Universal Waste Systems website.

Universal Waste Systems can be contacted by phone at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366), 505-377-8833, or online at email Universal Waste Systems.

You can pay your bill by using the Payment Coupon attached to your invoice that you received in the mail from Universal Waste Systems (check or credit/debit card). 

Pay By Mail

You may mail a check to:
Universal Waste Systems
PO Box 760
Los Lunas, NM 87031

Make sure to include your account number.

Pay By Phone

You may pay by phone at 505-377-8833. 

Pay Online

You may pay online at www.uwsnm.com (credit/debit card).

Cart should be place the night before your pick up date. Map With Pick-up Days (PDF)

Trash carts should be roadside by 6 am the morning of your pick up.

If your garbage pick up is missed, contact Universal Waste Systems at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366) or 505-377-8833. They will return the same day if they are advised before 3 pm. If they are notified after 3 pm, the missed pick up will occur the next day.

Universal Waste Systems observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Trash collection will resume one day later than your normal pick up day.

Acceptable Material Trash and Recycle Items (PDF)

Special Assistance Program (SAP) The SAP provides free additional services to our senior citizen, handicapped, and/or special needs customers. Financial Assistance Program (FAP) The FAP provides discounts to qualifying homeowners in accordance with the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

You can contact Universal Waste Systems via phone at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366), 505-377-8833, or online at www.uwsnm.com or email a request to service@uwsnm.com

At this time curbside Recycling is in the works. A flyer will be sent out to all registered accounts with information as to when this will happen. If you currently have recycling, you may take it to the Conejo Transfer Station at no cost. The Conejo Transfer Station is located at 1100 Manzano Expressway, Los Lunas, NM 87031.

Acceptable Material Trash and Recycle Items (PDF)

You may order another cart by contacting Universal Waste Systems by phone at 1-855-UWSOFNM (897-6366), 505-377-8833, online at service@uwsnm.com , or via mail at Universal Waste Systems PO Box 760 Los Lunas NM 87031(make sure to include your account number)

Contact Valencia County Public Works 505-866-2475

1100 Manzano Expressway
Los Lunas, NM 87031

Phone: 505-377-8833

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday 8 am to 3:45 pm.

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