Glendale, Arizona

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Local recycling centers

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The City of Glendale Public Works department operates this materials recovery facility on W Glendale Ave in west Glendale. Arizona DEQ lists it as a self-certified facility handling more than 180 cubic yards.

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What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?

The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 1 inspection-case record to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 306379231, recorded establishment CITY OF GLENDALE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY, opened 2003-02-06; source type Complaint; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2003-03-14. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=306379231 An inspection-case record does not itself establish a citation, accident outcome or current safety rating; some scopes can be records-only or no inspection. Historical records may concern prior operators. Checked 2026-10-31.

What historical OSHA citations and recorded corrections are linked to these cases?

The matched cases contain 1 reviewed citation entry in the 2026-10-30 source download. Entries with unclear deletion flags were withheld. Recorded entries: Case 306379231, citation 01001, issued 2003-02-20; cited standard code 19100134 K06; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2003-03-13. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=306379231 An abatement due date is a deadline, not a completion date. Citation classifications and historical records are not a present-day safety finding. A blank final-order date does not establish whether a matter remains open. Assessed amounts are not an outstanding balance or proof of payment.

Recycling AZ

7740 N 68th Ave #4 Glendale AZ 85303 USA

3.5/5(133 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

The Brothers Recycling

7315 N 67th Ave Glendale AZ 85301 USA

4.2/5(80 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 6:30 AM – 2:00 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 THE BROTHERS RECYCLING INC, USDOT 3953205, at 7315 N 67TH AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2022-09-15. 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 THE BROTHERS RECYCLING INC (USDOT 3953205) reports 1 power units, 1 trucks, 1 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2022-09-15; 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

Materials Accepted in Glendale

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Glendale include recycling, materials recovery, municipal, Aluminum, Gauges. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Glendale, Arizona

Glendale runs its own municipal landfill at 11480 W. Glendale Avenue, and city residents get one free load of up to 2,000 pounds of household refuse per month there. The same site has a free recycling drop-off with three blue bins and a free electronics drop-off. Curbside recycling carts accept glass bottles, and a second contamination finding bars a household from the program for three months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Glendale AZ take glass in the curbside recycling cart?

Yes. Glendale added glass bottles and containers to its curbside recycling. Plastic bags, film plastic, yard clippings, trash, and food waste stay out of the cart. Inspectors red-tag a contaminated cart, and a second finding means the cart is removed and the household is barred from the program for three months.

What are the Glendale landfill hours and rates?

The Glendale Municipal Landfill at 11480 W. Glendale Avenue is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and it closes Sundays and city holidays. The 2026 gate rate is $55.58 per ton with a $50.58 minimum, and it takes debit or credit cards only. Single-family and duplex homes with city sanitation service get one free load of up to 2,000 pounds of household refuse per month with a utility bill and photo ID.

Where can Glendale residents drop off electronics?

Take them to the Glendale Municipal Landfill at 11480 W. Glendale Avenue during operating hours, where electronics drop-off is free for Glendale residents. It accepts computers, phones, tablets, cameras, modems, routers, power tools, electric motors, and cables. It refuses TVs, printers, and appliances.

How does Glendale household hazardous waste collection work?

Glendale picks up household hazardous waste at your curb by appointment, twice a year, and you book by calling 623-930-2660. Put boxed items at your garage door or carport by 6:00 AM, with a limit of 20 gallons of paint and liquids and no container over 5 gallons. Apartments, condos, townhomes, and mobile home parks are excluded.

How do I get rid of tires in Glendale?

The Glendale landfill takes up to 5 residential car or truck tires per visit at no charge from Glendale residents, if the tires are off the rim. Bulk trash pickup does not take tires.

How does Glendale bulk trash pickup work?

Bulk trash is picked up once a month by section. Set the pile out no earlier than the Thursday before your collection week and no later than 6:00 AM Monday of that week. Piles stay under 6 feet high and within 4 feet of the sidewalk edge, and an improper pile costs a $99 fine on your utility bill. Refrigerators and other Freon units cost $25 each and need a special crew scheduled at 623-930-2660.

Recycling tips for Glendale

  • •Break down cardboard and keep caps on bottles, which the city allows, but leave nested items out since they do not sort.
  • •Landfill monthly free refuse is limited to 2,000 pounds, and any weight above that or a second load is charged.
  • •Keep bulk trash piles 2 feet from water meters, cable boxes, hydrants, and block walls and park vehicles 10 feet away.
  • •Bag yard clippings in securely tied plastic bags for bulk pickup, and put glass and cacti in sturdy labeled boxes.

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