Question 1

How many recycling centers are in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 112 recycling centers across 33 cities in Arizona. The most coverage is in Phoenix (39 centers), Tucson (15 centers), Mesa (9 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in Arizona most commonly handle Appliances, Cardboard, Glass, Electronics, Drop-off. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Phoenix, Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Phoenix has several of the Arizona centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Phoenix page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Tucson, Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Tucson typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in Mesa, Arizona?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in Mesa combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Mesa listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does Arizona have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Arizona accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in Arizona

Cities with recycling centers in Arizona

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Apache Junction

Avondale

Buckeye

Bullhead City

Casa Grande

Chandler

Cottonwood

Dewey

El Mirage

Flagstaff

Florence

Gilbert

Glendale

Goodyear

Kingman

Lake Havasu City

Maricopa

Mesa

Morristown

Nogales

Peoria

Phoenix

Pinetop-Lakeside

Prescott

Queen Creek

Sahuarita

San Tan Valley

Scottsdale

Sun Lakes

Tempe

Tucson

Wickenburg

Yuma

Recycling resources

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