Recycling Centers in Phoenix, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Phoenix, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Phoenix and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Phoenix: A Local Guide
In Phoenix, everyday recycling starts at the curb. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department runs an automated blue-barrel program that collects paper, flattened cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, and glass bottles and jars from single-family homes. Items must be empty, rinsed and placed loosely in the container (no plastic bags), and the barrel needs to be out by 5:30 a.m. on your collection day. The city publishes a full "Recycle Master List" at phoenix.gov/recycle so you can check borderline items before they go in the bin.
For bulkier loads and materials the blue barrel won't take, Phoenix operates two transfer stations with adjoining Materials Recovery Facilities: the 27th Avenue Transfer Station at 3060 S. 27th Ave. and the North Gateway Transfer Station at 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Both are open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. City residential solid-waste customers can drop off up to one ton of material each calendar month at no charge by presenting their city services (water) bill and a photo ID at the scale house. The city also places Eco-station recycling roll-off bins in parks such as Encanto, Pecos and Deer Valley for added drop-off access.
Beyond the municipal system, this large desert metro is home to dozens of private scrap-metal yards, auto salvage businesses and electronics recyclers. You can browse all of our listed Phoenix recycling centers to compare what each site accepts, or step up to the Arizona hub to find options in nearby cities like Mesa, Tempe and Glendale. Because private yards set their own hours, buy-back prices and material rules, always confirm details with the specific location before you haul anything over.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Phoenix
Where can I take my recycling in Phoenix?
City of Phoenix residential customers can set out accepted items in their automated blue barrel for curbside pickup, or drop recyclables off for free (up to one ton per calendar month with a city services bill and photo ID) at the 27th Avenue Transfer Station, 3060 S. 27th Ave., or the North Gateway Transfer Station, 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy. The city also places Eco-station recycling bins in parks across town. For scrap metal, electronics and other specialty materials, see our list of Phoenix recycling centers.
What does the Phoenix blue recycling barrel accept and not accept?
The City of Phoenix blue barrel accepts paper, flattened cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, and glass bottles and jars. Everything should be emptied, rinsed and placed loosely in the container. Plastic bags are not accepted in the barrel, and materials should never be bagged. The city maintains a detailed "Recycle Master List" at phoenix.gov/recycle covering items that do and don't belong in the bin.
Where do I take household hazardous waste like paint, batteries or chemicals in Phoenix?
Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the Phoenix transfer stations. Instead, eligible residential solid-waste customers can schedule a free HHW home collection for items such as oil-based paint, batteries, motor oil and pool chemicals, allowed once per customer per calendar year. Note that latex paint is not considered hazardous and should not be included. If you're unsure about eligibility, the city directs residents to its HHW team at hhwcollection@phoenix.gov. For other specialty materials, our Phoenix recycling centers list includes private electronics and metal recyclers.
Can you get paid for recycling in Phoenix, Arizona?
The City of Phoenix curbside and drop-off recycling programs do not pay residents for their materials. If you want cash for recyclables, Phoenix has many private scrap-metal yards and salvage buyers that purchase copper, aluminum, steel, brass and end-of-life vehicles at market prices. You can find buy-back and scrap businesses among our listed Phoenix recycling centers; call ahead to confirm current prices, accepted grades and any ID requirements before you go.