Hazardous Waste Disposal in Arizona

10 locations in 9 cities.

Household hazardous waste sites for paint, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, and other items you cannot put in the trash. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.

Hazardous Waste Disposal by city

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ARIZONA - APACHE JUNCTION RECYCLING FACILITY

3755 S Royal Palm Rd Apache Junction AZ 85119 USA

480-983-9100

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

2.1 (459 reviews)

The Apache Junction Transfer Station offers non-hazardous recycling and landfill disposal services to various customers. They accept municipal solid waste, special waste, and other materials for solidification and reuse.

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Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer Station

3955 East Carefree Highway

602-722-1908

Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Maricopa County transfer station on East Carefree Highway in Cave Creek accepts antifreeze for recycling from north Scottsdale residents. Fees depend on container size and the station takes cash only.

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Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility

2224 E. Queen Creek Road

Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7 AM to 2:30 PM

The Town of Gilbert runs this household hazardous waste facility at the South Area Service Center, on the northwest corner of Greenfield and Queen Creek roads. It takes paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides, electronics, light bulbs, and propane tanks, and includes a swap shop with free household products.

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Mesa Household Hazardous Materials Facility

2412 N. Center St., Bldg. 2

480-644-4463

Wed-Sat 7:00am-2:00pm, closed Sun-Tue and city holidays

The City of Mesa runs this drive-thru drop-off for household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, batteries, light bulbs, paint, and automotive fluids. It serves Mesa residents who pay the Green & Clean fee, requires proof of residency, and allows one visit per household per day.

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Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions

2844 W. Broadway Rd.

602-276-7602

Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stericycle runs a drop-off site on West Broadway Road in south Phoenix that takes transmission fluid and antifreeze from Scottsdale-area drivers. Fees depend on the item and limits apply, so call before you go.

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Queen Creek Recycling Center

22638 S Ellsworth Rd Queen Creek AZ 85142 USA

(480) 358-3000

Mon-Thu 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

4.4 (27 reviews)

The QC Recycling Center is a Town of Queen Creek drop-off site located at 22179 E Ryan Rd, near Frontier Family Park, open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It accepts the same materials allowed in curbside carts, including plastics, cartons, paper, aluminum and metal cans, glass, and corrugated cardboard, plus cooking oil and grease in a designated container. Residents drop recyclables directly into the bins, with glass going in a glass-only container; plastic bags, Styrofoam, and packing materials are not accepted. The Town also runs weekly curbside recycling, drive-through recycling events, and a household hazardous waste program.

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Cochise County Sierra Vista Transfer Station

7201 Highway 90

520-452-9805

Cochise County operates this transfer station at mile post 325 on Highway 90 in Sierra Vista. It takes corrugated cardboard, metals including aluminum, copper, and brass, electronics, household paint, antifreeze, motor oil and filters, tires (limit of 5), vehicle batteries, and construction debris.

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City of Tempe Household Hazardous Waste Collection

1320 E University Dr

480-858-2223

The City of Tempe Public Works Department runs this household hazardous waste collection site on E University Dr. Arizona DEQ lists it as a best-management-practice facility under 180 cubic yards.

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Household Products Collection Center

1320 E University Dr Tempe AZ 85288 USA

(480) 858-2223

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (18 reviews)

The Household Product Collection Center (HPCC) located at 1320 E. University Drive in Tempe provides residents with options to responsibly dispose of waste not accepted in regular bins, offering items like paint, cleaning supplies, and landscaping materials for free. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the HPCC requires residents to bring a driver's license or utility bill as proof of residency, store waste in the rear of their vehicle in cardboard boxes, and stay in their vehicle while staff unloads items. The facility, serving Tempe and Guadalupe for over 20 years, is dedicated to proper disposal of household hazardous waste, diverting over 6,991,167 pounds of material from landfills and storm drains. For more information, contact via email or phone.

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City of Yuma Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site

1473 S 2nd Avenue

928-373-4500

2026 events: Jan 10, Apr 11, Nov 14, 8 AM to 12 PM

The Public Works Facility on S 2nd Avenue hosts Yuma's free household hazardous waste collections three times a year, open to City of Yuma and Yuma County residents. The 2026 dates are January 10, April 11, and November 14 from 8 AM to 12 PM, and e-waste is accepted.

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