City of Alamogordo, New Mexico

Division Description 

The Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill is owned by Otero County and Lincoln County and includes those municipalities within those jurisdictions.  The City of Alamogordo is the Managing Agency for this operation.  The Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill is a New Mexico permitted solid waste facility designed to dispose of residential, commercial and construction waste.  Additionally, it is permitted to accept certain special waste such as asbestos and sludge waste.  The Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill was designed with a life span of 99 years.  It was incorporated in January 1994. 

Mission Statement 

To provide for the disposal of solid waste and certain special waste in a manner that protects human health and the environment. 
 
Staff

Rates 

$13.90 per ton Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill Members 
$22.00 per ton non members

Special Wastes Accepted 
    
Sludge:        $30.00 per ton (requires special waste manifest)

Asbestos:    $31.00 per yard up to 100 yards
                      $29.00 per yard over 100 yards (requires special waste
                      manifest) 
                                                                            
Tires:            $90.00 per ton (10 or more tires require scrap tire manifest) 

PCS:              (Petroleum Contaminated Soil) 
                        $26.25/ton < 1,000 ppm 
                        $31.50/ton 1,001 ppm - 15,000 ppm 
                        $47.25/ton 15,000 ppm

NOTE:  Billing accounts can be arranged with the City of Alamogordo Customer Service Division of the Finance Department

The Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill also sells blowsand at $3.65 per ton (includes a state royalty cost of $.65 per ton)

Hours of Operation: 

Monday thru Friday
7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location

The Otero-Greentree Regional Landfill is located 24 miles south of Alamogordo, NM, 4258 US Highway 54 South.