Recycling Centers in Avondale, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Avondale, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Avondale, Arizona can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Avondale: A Local Guide
Avondale, Arizona sits in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area and is served by three distinct recycling operations. Avondale Recycling Center and Cedillo Metal Recycling are both cash-paying scrap yards, while the ecoATM kiosk inside Fry's handles phones and tablets only. None of these are municipal drop-off programs — all are private operations with specific material scope.
Avondale Recycling Center at 940 E Brinker Dr is an EPA-certified, family-owned yard with over 20 years in the West Valley. It pays cash by the pound for aluminum cans, copper, brass, steel, water heaters, washers, dryers, furnaces, and central AC units. Hours are Monday–Friday 7 am–5 pm and Saturday 7 am–3:30 pm; closed Sundays. Bilingual English/Spanish service is available and no appointment is needed.
Cedillo Metal Recycling at 229 E Main St accepts a broader metals and appliance mix including copper wire, auto radiators, electric motors, cardboard, and some plastics (ABS, HDPE), and is open seven days — Monday–Saturday 8 am–5 pm and Sunday 9 am–1 pm. The business also runs a separate Phoenix location at 6640 W Buckeye Rd, so confirm you are heading to the Avondale yard if that is your destination. Pickup and tow-truck service is available for large loads.
For old phones and tablets, the ecoATM kiosk on the front wall inside Fry's Food & Drug at 11425 W Buckeye Rd offers instant cash for working or broken devices. A state-issued ID is required and you must be 18+. For materials not covered by these three options — household hazardous waste, paints, fluorescent bulbs — the City of Avondale and Maricopa County both run periodic HHW collection events. See also nearby recycling options in Goodyear and Phoenix, or the Arizona recycling hub for statewide programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Avondale
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Avondale, AZ for cash?
Two scrap yards in Avondale pay cash by the pound: Avondale Recycling Center at 940 E Brinker Dr (Mon–Fri 7–5, Sat 7–3:30) and Cedillo Metal Recycling at 229 E Main St (Mon–Sat 8–5, Sun 9–1). Both accept copper, aluminum, steel, and appliances.
Is there a free recycling drop-off in Avondale?
The three centers listed here are not free municipal drop-offs — they are cash-for-scrap buyers or fee-based kiosks. For curbside recycling service, contact your Avondale hauler or the City of Avondale. Maricopa County periodically holds free household hazardous waste and e-waste events; check maricopa.gov/recycle for upcoming dates.
Can I recycle my old phone in Avondale, AZ?
Yes. The ecoATM kiosk inside Fry's at 11425 W Buckeye Rd accepts smartphones, tablets, and iPods and pays cash if the device has value. You need a valid state-issued ID and must be 18 or older.
Does Avondale have a recycling center for appliances like refrigerators?
Both scrap yards accept appliances. Avondale Recycling Center buys water heaters, washers, dryers, furnaces, and AC units. Cedillo Metal Recycling also takes refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves. Note that appliances with refrigerants (freon) may need to be properly degassed — call ahead to confirm they handle refrigerant removal.