Flagstaff, Arizona

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Isaac Recycling

3841 E Industrial Dr Flagstaff AZ 86004 USA

3.2/5(57 reviews)

AluminumAircraft PartsProfessional Recycling ServicesEmployee Turnip Problem

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name ISSAC RECYCLING LLC, doing business as ISAAC RECYCLING LLC, USDOT 3861400, at 3841 E INDUSTRIAL DR, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004-9457. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2022-04-11. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?

The active FMCSA census row for ISSAC RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 3861400) reports 3 power units, 3 trucks, 16 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2022-04-11; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

Quality Connections E-Waste Recycling

3012 E Route 66

Printer cartridges drop free into a box at the front entrance of Quality Connections on East Route 66 in Flagstaff, at any hour of the day. The 501(c)3 nonprofit, organized in 1999 and serving Flagstaff, Page and surrounding Northern Arizona communities, runs its e-waste program to create employment and training for workers with disabilities. Staff refurbish usable equipment and keep the rest out of the landfill. Computers, laptops, printers, copy and fax machines, projectors, cell phones, stereo equipment, tablets, cameras, and ink and toner are accepted. Everything other than cartridges goes through the back alley door, Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm; the drop-off is free for QC Office customers and carries a small fee for everyone else.

E-WasteComputersElectronicsPrinter CartridgesInk & TonerCell Phones+2 more

Listed hours: E-waste Mon to Fri 10AM to 3PM; printer cartridge box open 24 hours

Accepts: Computers, Laptops, Printers, Copy and fax machines, Projectors, Cell phones, Stereo equipment, Ink and toner, Printer cartridges, Tablets, Cameras

Services: 24-hour printer cartridge drop box · Weekday e-waste drop-off at the back alley door · Free e-waste pickup with QC Office deliveries · Refurbishing of usable equipment

Can anyone drop off printer cartridges at Quality Connections?

Yes. The printer cartridge drop-off box at the front entrance is free for everyone and open 24 hours a day.

Is e-waste recycling at Quality Connections free?

It is free for active QC Office customers. Community members who are not customers pay small fees.

U Pick IT

7320 Leupp Rd

U-Pick-It Arizona buys ferrous scrap, steel and iron, at its Leupp Road yard in Flagstaff and takes any size load of household, industrial, or commercial metal. Mechanics, plumbers, remodelers, and electricians sell salvage here. The yard turns away microwaves, dishwashers, and fencing of any kind, and forklift assistance is not available. The company also pays cash for any vehicle, broken, damaged, or junk, and posts a parts pricelist and a searchable online inventory for the Flagstaff and Prescott Valley yards. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 8 am to sunset and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Pickups of six or more cars are available in Yavapai and Coconino counties.

Auto SalvageUsed Auto PartsScrap MetalSteelIronStainless Steel+2 more

Accepts: Steel, Iron, Stainless steel, Household, industrial, and commercial scrap, Junk and damaged vehicles

Services: Cash for ferrous scrap · Cash for any vehicle · Online parts inventory search · Parts pricelist · Multi-vehicle pickup in Yavapai and Coconino counties

Does U-Pick-It in Flagstaff buy scrap metal?

Yes. It buys ferrous metals, steel and iron, and pays cash for any size load.

What does U-Pick-It refuse?

The yard does not accept microwaves, dishwashers, or fencing of any kind.

Materials Accepted in Flagstaff

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Flagstaff include Aluminum, Aircraft Parts, Employee Turnip Problem, E-Waste, Computers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Flagstaff, Arizona

The City of Flagstaff Solid Waste Section runs residential trash, recycling, and quarterly bulk collection in Flagstaff AZ. Cinder Lake Landfill and the Hazardous Products Center share the site at 6770 E. Landfill Rd. Since July 1, 2026, glass goes to drop-off bins around town instead of the curb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Flagstaff AZ pick up glass at the curb?

No. Curbside glass collection ended July 1, 2026. Drop-off bins sit at the City Recycling Transfer Facility (1800 E. Butler Ave.), 116 W. Phoenix Ave. behind the Downtown Connection Center, the Jay Lively Activity Center (1650 N. Turquoise Dr.), NAU lot P62B on Pine Knoll Drive, Marketplace Dr. at Research Dr., Continental Little League off Old Walnut Canyon Road, and Cinder Lake Landfill. Bins take glass bottles and jars of any color; window glass, mirrors, ceramics, drinking glasses, and Pyrex stay out.

What are the Cinder Lake Landfill hours in Flagstaff AZ?

Cinder Lake Landfill at 6770 E. Landfill Rd is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last load 4:15 PM) and Saturday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last load 3:45 PM). It closes Sundays and City-recognized holidays. Call (928) 213-2125. Unsecured loads cost $20, and residents get free mulch, one truck or trailer per month.

Where do I take old paint and chemicals in Flagstaff AZ?

The Hazardous Products Center at 6770 E. Landfill Rd takes residential hazardous waste free for City of Flagstaff and Coconino County residents. Drop-off runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Limits are 5-gallon containers, 20 gallons of liquid per day, and 200 pounds per month. Call (928) 213-2159.

How does bulk trash pickup work in Flagstaff AZ?

Single-family homes inside city limits get bulk pickup once a quarter, by section, starting Monday at 6 a.m. Set items at the curb no earlier than one week before your start date and no later than 6 a.m. that Monday, in piles no larger than 5 by 5 by 5 feet. Appliances, TVs, queen and king mattresses, construction materials, electronics, hazardous waste, tires, and anything over 50 pounds stay out. Call 928-213-2110 for special pickup pricing.

Where do I take tires and microwaves in Flagstaff AZ?

Cinder Lake Landfill and the Hazardous Products Center do not take tires. Tires go to the Coconino County Tire Yard on Wednesdays only. Microwaves go to the landfill scrap metal pile; remove the glass turntable and trash it first.

What stays out of the trash cart in Flagstaff AZ?

Liquids, hot coals and ashes, construction debris, furniture, appliances, mattresses, auto parts, household hazardous waste, home medical waste, and any item over 50 pounds. Wrap broken glass in newspaper. Seal diabetic sharps in a sturdy plastic container, tape it shut, and mark it NOT recyclable. Keep a full cart under 150 pounds.

Recycling tips for Flagstaff

•Set carts out by 6 a.m. with wheels against the curb and the handle facing your home.
•Leave four feet between your cart and lamp posts, mailboxes, cars, and trees.
•Keep glass and plastic bags out of the curbside recycling container.
•Bring an Arizona driver's license or state ID with your current address, plus a current City water bill, to the Hazardous Products Center.
•Bring your own containers and hand tools for free landfill mulch, and call ahead to check supply.

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