Recycling

In 2012, Raton opened the Raton Regional Recycling Hub Facility (RRRHF) in the Armex Building, 420 East 4th Avenue. The RRRHF will accept recyclable materials from Raton (the hub) and the surrounding communities (the spokes). Under a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Program, Raton has acquired a baler to prepare materials collected from throughout Northeast New Mexico.

Hours of operation are currently limited to the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 1 pm, and on an as needed basis for large loads of materials (call 575-445-9181). Check back for information on additional hours. We are working on acquiring collection trailers, which are expected to be spread around the area and be available for daily deposits of materials.

The goal of the RRRHF is to divert recyclable materials away from the municipal and regional landfills. Additionally, materials will be made available to supply regional and national industries utilizing recyclable resources.

Accepted Materials

-- Sort all materials into separate containers before bring to the Recycling Hub. --

Corrugated Cardboard - Corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags

Mixed Paper - junk mail, magazines, newspapers

Plastic #1 - bottles with necks, caps and labels, are OK

           examples: water & soda bottles, salad dressing

Plastic #2 - bottles with necks, caps and labels, are OK

           examples: laundry detergents, milk and juice jugs

                     (NO motor oil products accepted)

Steel-Tin Cans - clean food containers

           examples: soup, vegetables, pet food, sauces

Aluminum - beverage cans, clean food containers, pie pans, foil (minimum 1: balls)

           examples: soda cans, pet food

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with the first Saturday collection events, contact recycle@GrowRaton.org or call City Hall (575-445-9181) and leave your name and contact information.

OTHER RECYCLING OPTIONS

In Raton, there are non-governmental organizations where you can take selected recyclables.

Aluminum Cans

Citizens for the Developmentally Disabled, located at 230 East 4th Avenue, will pay a variable rate for aluminum cans and some types of copper.  Call them at 575-445-5674 for collection days and times.