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.
Listed hours: Mon-Thu 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Accepts: Plastics (bottles, jugs, jars, trays, containers), Cartons, Paper, Aluminum and metal cans, Glass bottles and jars (glass-only container), Corrugated cardboard, Cooking oil and grease (designated container)
Services: Self-serve recycling drop-off (open seven days a week) · Weekly curbside recycling collection for residents · Cooking Oil Recycling Program drop-off · Drive-through recycling events · QC Recycles drop-off events · Household hazardous waste program · Recycling education resources
What can I drop off at the QC Recycling Center?
The center accepts all recyclables allowed in curbside carts: plastics (bottles, jugs, jars, trays, containers), cartons, paper, aluminum and metal cans, glass, and corrugated cardboard. Glass bottles and jars go in the glass-only container, and cooking oil and grease can be dropped in the Cooking Oil Recycling Program container.
What are the hours and location?
The QC Recycling Center is located at 22179 E Ryan Rd, with access off Ryan Rd near Frontier Family Park. It is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Check the Town's X account for any temporary closures before going.