How Missed Trash Days Can Cost You More
🗑️ How Missed Trash Days Can Cost You More
Missing your regular trash pickup might seem like a small inconvenience — until it starts costing you money, time, and headaches. At Anytime Trash Services, we’ve seen firsthand how skipped or delayed pickups can snowball into fines, extra fees, pest problems, and more.
Here’s how missing your trash day in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and surrounding Northern NM areas can lead to unexpected costs — and how to avoid them.
💸 1. Late Pickup Fees from Private Haulers or HOAs
Many HOAs and private haulers charge penalty fees if trash is left out past pickup day, or if bins are overfilled due to skipped service.
Example: If you miss your pickup and pile up extra bags next week, some companies charge $10–$25 for excess volume.
🔗 Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency
🔗 CABQ Solid Waste Fees & Rules
🪳 2. Pest & Health Problems from Overflowing Trash
Missed pickups often mean overflowing bins, which can attract:
Raccoons
Rats and mice
Stray animals
Flies and maggots
This can lead to property damage, nasty odors, and health code violations — especially for rental properties or businesses.
🔗 NM Department of Health – Waste & Sanitation
🧹 3. More Work & Costs to Clean Up Overflow
Overflowing trash means more bags, more time, and possibly manual cleanup of scattered debris. Some providers charge extra to:
Haul extra bags
Pick up loose waste or dumped items
Disinfect or deodorize the area
At Anytime Trash Services, we strive to keep pickups consistent — so you never deal with this.
🧾 4. Fines for Illegal Dumping or Improper Disposal
If a missed pickup pushes someone to dump items elsewhere (in a field, alley, or illegal site), that could lead to:
$100–$500 fines in many counties
Legal complaints from neighbors
Trouble with city enforcement
🔗 New Mexico Environment Department: Illegal Dumping
🧍♂️ 5. Stress & Inconvenience
Let’s be honest: no one wants to drive bags of trash to the dump or store them in a hot garage. Missed service disrupts your schedule and adds stress — especially during holidays or yard work season.
Our bi-weekly pickups and on-time service guarantee mean you never have to deal with that.
✅ How to Avoid These Costs
🗓️ Stay on schedule with a reliable provider (like us!)
📲 Sign up for pickup reminders (email or text alerts)
🧾 Bundle bulky items or yard waste in advance
☎️ Call us for extra pickups or missed service
📍 Serving:
Santa Fe
Española
Los Alamos
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Edgewood
White Rock
Bernalillo
Las Vegas, NM
📞 Ready to Stay on Track?
Let Anytime Trash Services take trash stress off your plate. Reliable pickups, fair pricing, and no hidden fees.
📲 Call 505‑490‑1211 or
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