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.

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 bulk 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 coolants such as 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 as air conditioning units, freezers, refrigerators, water coolers - $15 per unit
     

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

  • Dirt, gravel, manure, concrete, rock, block tile and construction debris listed above are 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