Inspiring New Mexicans to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Eldorado/285 Recycles is a volunteer non-profit group dedicated to improving recycling and waste reduction in the Eldorado-Hwy 285 corridor communities and adjacent areas.
Our next meeting will take place on October 10th at 4PM via Zoom
Anyone not on the Eldorado/285 mailing list who wants to attend a VIRTUAL meeting should email
Taylor Ward at tward3212@gmail.com for an invitation.
Check out the Recycling News/Info page, updated regularly with new information:
Updated 04.16.23
The greatest threat to our planet is the belief
that someone else will save it
GOOD NEWS!
The unusual items collections in La Tienda Bldg A are now open. We hope you have been saving your dental items, disposable razors with packaging, pens, mechanical pencils, rubber bands, egg cartons, bottle tops and corks.
The athletic shoe collection in Bldg B near the gym is open again as well.
Please note - at this time we cannot accept #5 plastics but these items can be recycled with your other plastics.
And while we have your attention, we DO NOT accept batteries of any kind.
BuRRT CFLs can be dropped off on Fridays and Saturdays the HHW building at BuRRT between 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Home Depot – CFLs ONLY, no tubes
952 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) 424-9463
Lowe’s Home Improvement – CFLs ONLY, no tubes
3458 Zafarano Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) 819-4080
The unusual items collections in La Tienda Bldg A are now open. We hope you have been saving your dental items, disposable razors with packaging, pens, mechanical pencils, rubber bands, egg cartons, bottle tops and corks.
The athletic shoe collection in Bldg B near the gym is open again as well.
Please note - at this time we cannot accept #5 plastics but these items can be recycled with your other plastics.
And while we have your attention, we DO NOT accept batteries of any kind.
- ALL non rechargeable batteries go in the trash
- Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station (BuRRT) will take rechargeable batteries and Fluorescent bulbs for recycle
- Batteries Plus 1609 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505 will take rechargeable batteries for recycle
BuRRT CFLs can be dropped off on Fridays and Saturdays the HHW building at BuRRT between 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Home Depot – CFLs ONLY, no tubes
952 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) 424-9463
Lowe’s Home Improvement – CFLs ONLY, no tubes
3458 Zafarano Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) 819-4080
Stop the Strawpocalypse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AM3x8z9xjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AM3x8z9xjE
The City, County and Eldorado/285 Recycles want to encourage you to turn food waste into a valuable soil amendment. If you live in the Eldorado/285 corridor, contact Eldorado/285 Recycles for information. We can explain this great concept and, if you are convinced, we can even install a compost system on your property. Contact Chris Harrell, clharrell505@gmail.com.
THE PLASTIC DILEMMA, presented by Eldorado 285 Recycles members!
In April 2018 members of Eldorado/285 Recycles offered two community presentations about how the manufacture and distribution of all types of plastics has changed many aspects of daily living. The slides below provide information and suggestions about the multiple opportunities each one of us has to consider the appropriate use, reduction, reuse, and recycling of different types of plastics.
Download the slides to this presentation
In April 2018 members of Eldorado/285 Recycles offered two community presentations about how the manufacture and distribution of all types of plastics has changed many aspects of daily living. The slides below provide information and suggestions about the multiple opportunities each one of us has to consider the appropriate use, reduction, reuse, and recycling of different types of plastics.
Download the slides to this presentation
Our 2021 Annual Report
2019 Eldorado Fire & Rescue Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2019 VGPL Ice Cream Social Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2019 July 4th Pancake Breakfast Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 Eldorado Fire & Rescue Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 VGPL Ice Cream Social Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 July 4th Pancake Breakfast Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2019 Eldorado Fire & Rescue Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2019 VGPL Ice Cream Social Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2019 July 4th Pancake Breakfast Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 Eldorado Fire & Rescue Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 VGPL Ice Cream Social Zero Waste Event Slideshow
2018 July 4th Pancake Breakfast Zero Waste Event Slideshow
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Unusual Items Collection Station
For items not accepted at the Eldorado Convenience Center
In the hallway of LaTienda, Building A.
For items not accepted at the Eldorado Convenience Center
In the hallway of LaTienda, Building A.
Eldorado/285 Recycles maintains a drop off area at LaTienda Mall for unusual recyclable items. E/285R appreciates the generosity of LaTienda management to house these collections. All containers should be empty.
In Building A, you may recycle:
Athletic shoe collection located in Bldg B near Eldorado Fitness Studio
Ink and toner cartridges accepted at Eldorado Post and Parcel: 7 Caliente Rd Suite A-11, Santa Fe, NM 87508
In Building A, you may recycle:
- Dental products including toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, floss containers.
- Corks.
- Pens, pencils.
- Rubber bands.
- Razors.
- Egg Cartons.
- Bottle Tops.
Athletic shoe collection located in Bldg B near Eldorado Fitness Studio
Ink and toner cartridges accepted at Eldorado Post and Parcel: 7 Caliente Rd Suite A-11, Santa Fe, NM 87508
From left to right:
- Bin for all disposable razors and blade cartridges
- Bin for Rubber Bands
- Bin for Stroll Magazine (this is not a bin run by Eldorado 285 Recycle group)
- Bin (small) for pop tops (bottle and can tops)
- Bin for Corks (NO synthetic corks please)
- Bin for Dental and related products:
- Bin for Egg Cartons (all materials; 6-12-18 eggs only please)
- Bin all types of Plastic writing instruments (thanks to Jacobs for supporting and funding this box)
Our sincere thanks to Steve and Destiny of La Tienda for the free use of this space
Eldorado True Value Hardware is able to offer free recycling on some of your obsolete computer equipment. Currently we can accept computers, laptops, chargers, cell phones, and cords. We are NOT able to accept printers, televisions, monitors, or ink cartridges and toners. Cartridges and toners are recycled by Eldorado Post and Parcel.
How to recycle Amazon Packaging
How do you recycle all those boxes, bubble envelopes, and Prime Now paper bags?
https://mashable.com/article/how-to-recycle-amazon-packaging/
https://www.keeptruckeegreen.org/how-to-dispose-of-amazon-packaging/
How do you recycle all those boxes, bubble envelopes, and Prime Now paper bags?
https://mashable.com/article/how-to-recycle-amazon-packaging/
https://www.keeptruckeegreen.org/how-to-dispose-of-amazon-packaging/