Recycling Solid Waste Collection Center

The Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center is open only to Chandler solid waste customers for trash and recycling disposal. Residents must bring a current copy of their Chandler utility bill and photo ID for each visit. This is a resident self-haul and self-unload facility.

Closed Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day

Our office and the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling are collected on this holiday. Ensure your container is collected by having it at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day.

The only three holidays that impact collection are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Chandler residents paying for City-provided solid waste services may use the RSWCC facility. 

  • Any material taken to this facility must be from the Chandler residence shown on the bill.
  • Material from Chandler residents living in apartments, townhomes or multi-family units can bring trash and Freon-baring items for a fee and recycling at no charge. 
  • Material is not accepted from residents on county islands, neighboring communities, businesses or non-profit organizations.
  • Contractors and/or persons performing work for residents are prohibited.
  • Residents with physical limitations will be accommodated with prior approval. Call 480-782-3510 for details.

 

 

Chandler residents must present the following items at each visit:

  • Photo ID
  • Current City of Chandler Utility Bill, showing City-provided solid waste service. Multi-family residents can bring a rent receipt or utility bill showing their Chandler address.
  • The person bringing in the material must have their name on the bill or be on the account as an approved user
  • To print a copy of your utility bill, visit Utility Services.  
    • If you have registered to pay online, log in, click “View Bill” and follow instructions.
    • If you are not a registered customer and you would like to print a copy of your utility bill, please follow the instructions below.
      • Click “One Time Payment” on the left navigation menu
      • Click “Utility Services”
      • Input your Account Number, Customer Number and Service Street Name, then “Search Invoice”
      • Once your Account Information is visible, click “View” to view and print a copy of your utility bill
  • Loads are visually inspected at check-in. Staff will direct residents where different material is to be unloaded.
    • Recycling is required at this facility.  Separating recycled items prior to arrival is recommended. 
    • Household Hazardous Waste is accepted by appointment ONLY; call Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510 to schedule.   

Summer Hours | May 30 - Sept. 1

Thursday after Memorial Day to the Sunday before Labor Day
Open: Thursday - Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hours Outside of the Dates Above
Open: Thursday - Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hours of Operation

Open: Thursday - Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Wait times vary based on customer use throughout the week.  The busiest times are on the weekend, after holidays, storms and school breaks.
  • To save time consider scheduling a free bulk curbside pick-up for yard waste, furniture, household trash, appliances, metal items, electronics and cardboard.  

Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday and city observed holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday) and Christmas.
 

Address

955 E. Queen Creek Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
The entrance is on the south side of Queen Creek Road, just west of McQueen Road.

480-782-3510
Customer service representatives available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For a complete list of fees for Solid Waste Services, view City Fee Schedule or call 480-782-3510.
 

Fees for Chandler Ratepayers

  • Charged to Chandler Utility Bill 

A combination of the first four (4) bulks and/or trash disposal visits to the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center* per calendar year are free.

Examples of free options per calendar year: 

  • 4 RSWCC visits * 
  • 4 curbside bulks collections 
  • 1 bulk and 3 visits to the RSWCC* 
  • 3 bulks and 1 RSWCC* visit 
  • 2 bulks and 2 visits to the RSWCC*  

Loads with only recycling or household hazardous waste do not count toward a trash disposal visit.

Trash loads

  • *0 - 400 lbs. Free
  • 400 lbs. & over $50 per ton
    • Loads are prorated every 20 lbs.

Additional Visits

  • 0 - 400 lbs. $10/load
  • 400 lbs. & over $50 per ton
    • Loads are prorated every 20 lbs.        

Freon Units

Appliances with coolant such air conditioning units, freezers, refrigerators, water coolers, etc.

  • $15 per unit
     

Fees for Chandler multi-family (apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks, etc.) residents

  • Trash disposal - $20 per visit
  • Appliances with Freon or coolant such air conditioning units, freezers, refrigerators, water coolers - $15 per unit
     

Multi-family residents must pay fee in cash. No bill accepted over $20.

  • Dirt, gravel, manure, concrete, rock, block tile and construction debris listed above is not accepted from multi-family residents.

 

Any material brought to this facility must be from the Chandler residence shown on the bill.

Items accepted, but not limited to the following:

 

Trash

  • Yard waste
  • Household trash
  • Broken, non-repairable furniture
  • Household construction debris - Per ton fee. View City Fee Schedule 
  • Dead domestic animals - 75 lbs. or less

Recycling 

  • Paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, plastic bottles and jugs.
  • Cardboard – Flatten and remove all items from boxes prior to arrival. )
  • Scrap metal items
  • Large appliances. Fee for items with Freon.
    Computers, printers and other household electronics
  • Tires from passenger vehicles. 
    • Tires must be de-rimmed
    • Limit of 5 tires per month
  • Tires from tractors, semi-trucks, ATVs, and off-road vehicles
    • Tires must be de-rimmed
    • Limit 2 per year
  • Medical waste (bio-hazard)
  • Liquid waste
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Septic tank waste
  • Industrial waste
  • Auto bodies and engines
  • Livestock
  • Commercial waste and/or recyclables

Republic Services - Germann Transfer Station
11530 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286
480-222-8434

Weinberger Waste Disposal - Cooper Transfer Station
619 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233
602-278-9155

Waste Management - San Tan Transfer Station
4040 S. 80th St., Mesa, AZ 85212
602-308-0915

Buesing Recycling - Concrete and asphalt only
18522 S. Hamilton St., Chandler, AZ 85286
602-799-5713

CRM of America - Tires Only
11400 E. Pecos Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
480-987-3006