Recycling Centers in Flagstaff, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Flagstaff, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Flagstaff, Arizona. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Flagstaff area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Flagstaff: A Local Guide
Flagstaff, Arizona's recycling landscape divides neatly into three different facility types, each handling a distinct material stream. For residents wanting to drop off the same materials collected at the curb — paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7, aluminum cans, steel cans, and glass — the City of Flagstaff Materials Recovery Facility at 1800 E Butler Ave is the right stop. Operated by the City's Solid Waste Solutions division, it offers free public drop-off on weekdays only, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Glass must be sorted separately from everything else and placed in its own dedicated bin — mixed loads get rejected. There is no fee and no residency requirement for this drop-off.
The WM Flagstaff Hauling and Transfer Station at 2508 S Flagstaff Ranch Rd serves a completely different purpose: it is a waste disposal facility, not a recycling center. Waste Management accepts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and yard waste here during weekday hours (Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM). Tipping fees apply and vary by material and weight. Residents who want to dispose of bulky trash, remodeling debris, or large volumes of green waste use this facility — not those looking to recycle bottles and cans. Contact WM at (866) 299-2825 for current fee schedules.
For scrap metal sellers in Flagstaff, Isaac Recycling at 3841 E Industrial Dr is the local buyer, purchasing aluminum cans, aluminum rims, aluminum wire, cast aluminum, radiators, and copper. They operate Monday through Saturday, approximately 8 AM–5 PM, though hours have been noted as inconsistent — call (928) 286-7090 before driving out. Unlike the city MRF, Isaac pays you for your metals at current market rates.
Flagstaff residents with electronics, hazardous household waste, or paint to dispose of should contact the City's Solid Waste Solutions at (928) 213-2110 or check flagstaff.az.gov for periodic HHW and e-waste collection events — none of the three permanent facilities at these locations accept those materials routinely. The Arizona recycling hub lists additional resources statewide; nearby cities include Sedona and Prescott.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Flagstaff
Where can I drop off recycling in Flagstaff for free?
The City of Flagstaff Materials Recovery Facility at 1800 E Butler Ave offers free public recycling drop-off Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Accepted materials match the curbside program: paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7, steel cans, aluminum cans, small metal items, and glass (glass in a separate bin). No appointment or residency requirement. Call (928) 213-2110 to confirm current hours.
What is the difference between the WM Transfer Station and the City MRF in Flagstaff?
The WM Transfer Station at 2508 S Flagstaff Ranch Rd is for waste disposal — trash, construction debris, yard waste — and charges tipping fees. The City MRF at 1800 E Butler Ave is for recycling — paper, plastics, cans, glass — and is free. Do not bring recyclables to the WM transfer station, and do not bring trash to the MRF.
Can I sell aluminum cans for cash in Flagstaff, AZ?
Isaac Recycling at 3841 E Industrial Dr buys aluminum cans and other aluminum forms (rims, wire, cast, radiators) as well as copper. They pay at current market rates. Open Monday–Saturday approximately 8 AM–5 PM, though hours can be irregular — call (928) 286-7090 before visiting. Arizona does not have a bottle deposit law, so there is no 5-cent refund system for cans.
Where can I dispose of electronics or hazardous waste in Flagstaff?
None of the three permanent Flagstaff facilities listed here accept electronics or household hazardous waste routinely. The City of Flagstaff Solid Waste Solutions division organizes periodic HHW and e-waste collection events — contact them at (928) 213-2110 or email solidwastesolutions@flagstaffaz.gov to learn about upcoming event dates. Check flagstaff.az.gov for the current schedule.