Recycling Centers in El Mirage, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in El Mirage, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in El Mirage, Arizona. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the El Mirage area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in El Mirage: A Local Guide
El Mirage, a city of roughly 35,000 in Maricopa County's West Valley, has two listed recycling facilities — one a public bottle-and-can redemption center, the other an industrial metal operation that does not serve residents. Knowing the difference saves a wasted trip.
Jennifer Recycling at 12321 NW Grand Ave is El Mirage's walk-in option for residents wanting to cash in beverage containers. The center pays California Redemption Value (CRV) rates for aluminum soda cans and CRV-eligible plastic bottles (#1 and #2). It is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Monday. Phone: (602) 339-3922.
Consolidated Resources, Inc. at 13420 W Joe R Ramirez Rd is a B2B-only industrial metal recycler. Founded in 1990, this woman-owned company processes aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys for commercial and industrial clients across the Phoenix metro. Residential walk-ins are not accepted — period. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Call (623) 931-5009 to set up a commercial account.
For curbside recycling at home in El Mirage, residents can opt into the City's program through Republic Services for $5/month — contact El Mirage Public Works at 623-935-6405. The City also operates a recycling drop-off at its Wastewater Treatment Plant at 12001 W Peoria Ave. For other recycling resources in the West Valley, see Glendale, Peoria, or Surprise.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in El Mirage
Can El Mirage residents drop off household scrap metal at Consolidated Resources?
No. Consolidated Resources explicitly refuses residential walk-ins — it is a commercial-only facility. Residents with metal to recycle should check the City's drop-off at 12001 W Peoria Ave or contact Maricopa County at 602-506-4006 for the nearest public option.
Where can I redeem bottles and cans for cash in El Mirage?
Jennifer Recycling at 12321 NW Grand Ave pays CRV redemption value for aluminum cans and plastic beverage bottles. It is open Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Closed Mondays.
Does El Mirage have curbside recycling?
Yes. El Mirage offers an opt-in curbside recycling program through Republic Services for approximately $5 per month. Contact El Mirage Public Works at 623-935-6405 to sign up or get collection schedule details.
What specialized metals does Consolidated Resources accept in El Mirage?
Beyond standard aluminum, copper, and steel, Consolidated Resources handles titanium, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, and tungsten carbide — making it valuable for aerospace and manufacturing companies in the West Valley. Commercial clients only; call (623) 931-5009.