Recycling Centers in Apache Junction, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Apache Junction, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Apache Junction has 7 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Apache Junction: A Local Guide
Apache Junction, Arizona has 7 recycling-related locations in our directory, a mix of a major landfill, waste haulers, scrap-metal buyers, and container-redemption spots. The key thing to know about the city program: curbside recycling is optional. Republic Services is the exclusive curbside hauler for covered residences, and residents who want recycling must call Republic Services to sign up and receive a recycle bin; recycling is then collected city-wide on Wednesdays. The city also offers monthly bulk trash pickup and periodic "free dump week" events at the local landfill. For a wider view across the state, see our Arizona recycling hub.
Locally, the biggest disposal site is the Republic Services Apache Junction Landfill, and Waste Connections of Arizona – Apache Junction Recycling Facility is listed as a recycling facility. For scrap and container redemption, the city has Cash For Cans And Plastic, EZ Recycling, and Harman's Recycling. Since we haven't confirmed each private site's full material list, hours, or payout policies, check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Apache Junction sits at the edge of metro Phoenix, so more options are close by. Mesa lists 14 centers, Phoenix has 63, and Chandler and Tempe add several more each. You can also head southeast to Tucson or browse every city on the Arizona state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Apache Junction
Does Apache Junction have curbside recycling?
It's available but opt-in. Republic Services is the exclusive curbside provider in Apache Junction, and recycling is an optional service — residents must call Republic Services to sign up and receive a recycle bin. Once enrolled, recycling is collected city-wide on Wednesdays. Trash and recycling are billed directly by Republic Services rather than on a city utility bill.
How do I start recycling service in Apache Junction?
Call Republic Services, the city's exclusive curbside hauler, and request recycling service. They'll add it to your account and deliver a recycle cart. If you'd rather drop materials off yourself, Apache Junction also has private recyclers and scrap buyers such as EZ Recycling and Cash For Cans And Plastic — check their pages first.
Can I recycle cans for money in Apache Junction?
Arizona has no statewide bottle-deposit (there's no can refund like in some states), but you can still sell aluminum and other metals by weight to scrap buyers. In Apache Junction, Cash For Cans And Plastic, EZ Recycling, and Harman's Recycling are listed as local recyclers — confirm current buy prices and accepted materials on each center's page.
Are there recycling options near Apache Junction?
Yes. Apache Junction is on the east edge of metro Phoenix, so nearby Mesa (14 centers), Chandler (6), and Tempe (5) all have more options, and Phoenix lists 63. See every Arizona city on the Arizona hub.