Gilbert, Arizona

Recycling centers in Gilbert

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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. The entrance sits a half block west of Greenfield off Queen Creek Road, and the site opens Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Accepted items include antifreeze, automotive fuel, batteries, computer equipment, motor oil, non-latex paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks and rimless vehicle tires. Latex paint, appliances, CRT televisions, EV batteries, sharps, ammunition and business waste are refused. A swap shop gives away leftover cleaners, weed killers and bug spray, plus recycled latex paint in five-gallon buckets for Town residents. Queen Creek residents use the site through a partnership with Gilbert, with a Town of Queen Creek voucher and a picture ID checked by a technician at the car.

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

Accepts: Adhesives, Antifreeze, Automotive fuel, Batteries, Cell phones, Computer equipment, Cooking oil, Fire extinguishers, Household cleaners, Light bulbs, Motor oil, Non-latex paint, Pesticides, Pool chemicals, Propane tanks, Solvents and thinners, Spray paint, Smoke detectors, Stains and varnishes, Vape pens and cartridges, Rimless vehicle tires

Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Swap shop with free household products · Free recycled latex paint · Technician-assisted unloading · Voucher program for Queen Creek residents

What are the hours at the Gilbert household hazardous waste facility?

The facility is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Does the Gilbert household hazardous waste facility take latex paint?

No. Latex paint is not accepted, though non-latex paint is. The swap shop does give away recycled latex paint in five-gallon buckets to Town residents.

VMH Recycling

12615 S 182nd Pl, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA

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The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s scrap-metal-store directory lists VMH Recycling at 12615 S 182nd Place in Gilbert. The directory does not publish hours, accepted metal grades, or public drop-off terms; verify those details before bringing material.

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Scrap-metal store/dealer (state directory listing)

What scrap materials does VMH buy?

The state listing identifies a scrap-metal store but does not enumerate materials; contact the business to confirm.

Materials Accepted in Gilbert

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Gilbert include Household Hazardous Waste, Paint, Batteries, E-Waste, Computers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert is one of the East Valley's largest towns, with same-day curbside trash and recycling plus a town-run Household Hazardous Waste facility on Queen Creek Road. Glass left the blue bin program in 2021, so bottles and jars now go to purple community drop-off bins at five parks and yards. Knowing which stream belongs in which place is the main local quirk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Gilbert residents take household hazardous waste?

The Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 2224 E Queen Creek Road, phone (480) 503-6800. It is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and town holidays. Drop-off is for Gilbert residents only; bring a valid ID and a Town of Gilbert utility bill.

Can I recycle glass in my Gilbert blue bin?

No. Glass is not accepted in Gilbert's curbside recycling program. Recycle empty glass bottles, jugs, and jars only at the town's purple community drop-off bins. Remove lids, do not bag the glass, and keep windows and glassware out.

Where are Gilbert's glass recycling drop-off bins?

Purple glass bins are at Freestone Park (1045 E Juniper Road), Discovery Park (2214 E Pecos Road), Cactus Yards (4536 E Elliot Road), McQueen District Park (410 N McQueen Road), and the South Recharge Facility (5250 S Higley Road, east of Gilbert Regional Park).

What electronics does Gilbert's HHW facility accept?

Accepted e-waste includes flat-screen TVs, laptops, computers, cell phones, and printers. CRT TVs, microwaves, and vacuums are not accepted there and should go out with bulk trash instead. Keep batteries separate from other materials.

Can Gilbert residents dump a load themselves for free?

Yes, once every 30 days. Bring a matching photo ID and current Gilbert utility bill to Waste Management San Tan Transfer Station at 4040 S 80th Street in Mesa, or Republic Services Mesa Transfer Station at 6711 S Mountain Road in Mesa. The free load cannot exceed one ton and cannot include HHW, appliances, or televisions.

Do holidays change Gilbert trash and recycling pickup?

No. Holidays do not change weekly trash and recycling collection for the blue and black bins. Bulk trash is not collected during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Recycling tips for Gilbert

  • •Keep glass out of the blue bin and use one of the five purple drop-off locations instead.
  • •Arrive at HHW with ID and a utility bill, and stay in the vehicle until staff verify residency.
  • •Limit any single liquid type at HHW to 10 gallons per day.
  • •Place carts out by 5 AM on collection day, and leave them out until both trash and recycling trucks have come.
  • •Call (480) 503-6400 or use Gilbert 311 for missed pickups and container repairs.

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