Los Alamos County Environmental Services Provides Updated ‘Free Load’ Guidelines Going In Effect April 1

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division has released a “Free Load” Guide outlining the administration of residential customer charge-free visits to the Eco Station, included in the Los Alamos County residential services monthly bill.

The updated guidelines will take effect April 1, 2024. The guidelines were developed to provide clarification to residents, as well as the necessary tools to enforce the rule provided in Section 32-18(c)(3) of the County Code of Ordinances.

The guidelines provide clear definitions of what is considered a free load, who is eligible for the service, when the free loads are available, where the free loads can be used, what the size and contents limitations and exceptions are, as well as what is required by the resident to claim a free load.

In addition, the guidelines explain the use of a Temporary Authorization form, allowing others, including tenants or hired contractors, to transport and dispose of acceptable materials on the eligible customer’s behalf. It also clarifies how services are utilized for rental properties.

Fraudulent use of the Free Load program and applicable fees, additional load rates, and the free load donation processes are also addressed.

Residents can expect to see increased efforts to administer the Free Load program within these guidelines beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. To read the Free Load guide, visit the Environmental Services website and click on “Residential Services.”

For questions, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us.

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