Top 5 Ways to Reduce Waste at Home in 2025
Reducing household waste isn’t just good for the environment — it’s good for your wallet and your community. As we move through 2025, small changes in how we manage our trash at home can make a big difference across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Northern New Mexico.
Here are five simple ways to cut down on waste this year and keep our neighborhoods cleaner and greener.
1. Reuse Before You Replace
Before throwing something away, ask yourself if it can be reused. Glass jars can become storage containers, old t-shirts make great cleaning rags, and cardboard boxes are perfect for organizing. Reusing items saves money and keeps usable materials out of landfills.
2. Start a Simple Recycling Routine
Set up clearly labeled bins for paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Make it easy for everyone in your home to separate recyclables. Stay consistent — even recycling just half of your household waste can reduce what goes to the landfill each month.
3. Compost Food Scraps and Yard Waste
Composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce your trash output. Food scraps, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings break down naturally and create nutrient-rich soil for gardens. Plus, composting reduces greenhouse gases from organic waste in landfills.
4. Buy in Bulk and Avoid Single-Use Plastics
Purchasing in bulk reduces packaging waste and often saves money. When possible, choose reusable containers, water bottles, and shopping bags. Avoiding single-use plastics is one of the most effective ways to reduce household trash.
5. Schedule Regular Bulk Trash Pickups
If clutter is building up in your garage, yard, or home, don’t let it pile up. Schedule a bulk trash or junk pickup to responsibly dispose of large items. Anytime Trash Services makes it easy to handle appliances, furniture, and other bulky materials without the stress.
A Cleaner New Mexico Starts at Home
Reducing waste begins with daily habits — from how we shop to how we recycle. By making small, consistent changes, every household in Northern New Mexico can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
