The Grappler is a monthly residential service provided by Las Cruces Utilities to pick up large, bulky trash items that are too big to fit into your brown City trash container. On the same day, the Green Grappler picks up yard waste (green waste) to be recycled into composted mulch.
Both grapplers come to your house once-a-month on your normal trash day – there is no additional charge for this service. Refer to the Grappler Calendar to verify your Grappler service day. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Customer Central.
The Grappler will pick up an amount equal to two-level half-ton pickup truck loads or 4 cubic yards which is equivalent to four 5’x3’x2’ adjacent piles. Contact Customer Central to schedule additional pickups. Larger loads can be scheduled for pick up for an additional charge as explained in the Solid Waste Rates.
All Grappler and Green Grappler items should be placed at the curb, should be at least five feet away from all other items and obstacles, such as any other trash, furniture, trash container, cars, trees, and mailboxes.
Residential Grappler
Examples of items the Grappler can pick up include extra trash, furniture, mattresses, and appliances.
The Grappler cannot pick up any type of construction or remodeling material such as:
- Type of glass or mirrors
- Cast iron sinks or bathtubs
- Concrete
- Flooring
- Fluorescent bulbs or fixtures
- Hazardous waste
- Insulation or fiberglass
- Paint
- Roofing
- Toilets or any ceramic appliances
- Vehicle parts
Green Grappler
The Green Grappler picks up yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, weeds, and tree branches. These items are then taken to the Old Foothills Landfill to be recycled into composted mulch, helping divert unnecessary items taking up space in the regional landfill.
Green Grappler Requirements
- Ensure your tree branches are less than 5 feet in length and 5 inches in diameter
- Stack your branches neatly at the curb.
- Bag grass clippings and leaves in clear plastic bags. This is so the driver can see it is yard waste and not trash and will be taken to the appropriate landfill site.
Once collected we recycle the yard waste into composted mulch which is given back free to the community. Residents can pick up mulch at the Foothills Landfill (555 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd.)
Additional Information
If your green waste items do not fit within the guidelines above, please contact Customer Central, and on a case-by-case basis, we will do our best to help you dispose of your material properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The grappler truck picks up large trash items, unable to fit into your City trash container. There are several items that the grappler may not pick up. If your items do not fit the Solid Waste or Grappler guidelines please call Solid Waste at 575-528-3700 and on a case-by-case basis, we will do our best to help dispose of your items properly.
We will pick up an amount equal to two level half-ton pick-up truck loads, or 4 cubic yards, which is equivalent to four 5 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet adjacent piles.